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Airbus Demonstrates Manned, Unmanned Helicopter Teaming
October 11, 2024 @ 12:08 PMAirbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network
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First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate
October 11, 2024 @ 07:21 AMThe first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
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KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland
October 10, 2024 @ 09:34 AMKNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
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France Unveils Development of Next-Generation Stealth Combat Drone to Support Rafale F5...
October 9, 2024 @ 07:33 AMFrance has announced the development of a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to bolster the future capabilities of the French Air Force. The stealth drone, set to complement the Rafale F5 fighter jets after 2030, was unveiled by Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu during a ceremony at the Saint-Dizier air base
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First Test Firing of MBDA’s Aster 30 B1 NT Missile for SAMP-T...
October 9, 2024 @ 05:30 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has conducted the first test firing of the Aster 30 Block 1 New Technology (NT) missile at the Biscarrosse testing site
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KLM Demands Tariffs Against Chinese Carriers for Flying Over Russia
October 8, 2024 @ 08:48 AMKLM Airlines CEO Marjan Rintel has urged the European Union to impose tariffs on Chinese carriers utilizing Russian airspace for flights between Europe and Asia. This route has been barred to Western airlines since 2022, following a series of flight bans imposed by Russia in response to Western sanctions
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France Seeks Local Production, Maintenance Centres for Equipment Delivered to Ukraine
October 7, 2024 @ 05:32 PMA dozen industrialists from the French Land and Air-Land Defense and Security Industries Group (GICAT) were in Ukraine the past week to work setting up maintenance centers for equipment already delivered to Ukraine. As part of the second (French) defense industry forum in Kyiv, they discussed developing local production of equipment
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Hope for Turkey's Eurofighter Typhoon Buy as Germany Approves €336M Weapons Package
October 7, 2024 @ 10:23 AMGermany has greenlighted a €336 million weapons package to Turkey in recent days after withholding arms sale requests from Ankara for the last couple of years. The weapons sales has rekindled hopes of Turkey seeking to buy some 40 units of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet which has already been okayed by three of four Eurofighter partners such as U
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Netherlands Commits €400M to Ukraine Drone Plan, Delivers F-16s
October 7, 2024 @ 06:32 AMDutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced that approximately €400 million will be made available for a new
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Hezbollah Rains Missiles on Israel on First Anniversary of October 7 Assault
October 7, 2024 @ 06:16 AMLebanons Hezbollah has reportedly targeted the Israeli-occupied city of Haifa with missiles in a series of attacks early Monday morning. According to Irans state-controlled IRNA, the strikes caused chaos among Israeli forces and settlers in the area
Denmark to Reorient Patrol Ships Design for Arctic Operations
UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles
Russian Su-57 Jet to Set the Skies on Fire at Aero India
U.S. Navy Deploys New AI-powered System to Detect Houthi Threats in Red...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U