Israeli warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes in Beirut on Wednesday night, targeting Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah leader and the cousin of the recently assassinated Hezbollah secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli officials confirmed the strike, stating that Safieddine, the head of Hezbollah's executive committee and a potential successor to Nasrallah, was the intended target
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity on the deep seabed, which has largely remained unexplored
Raytheon has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology. The project aims to enhance semiconductor electronics, with a focus on improved power delivery and thermal management for sensors and other electronic applications
The Danish government is establishing a defense industrial hub at its embassy in Kyiv in collaboration with Danish Industry. This initiative is aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between Denmark and Ukraine in the defense sector, while supporting Danish defense and dual-use companies interested in expanding production or forming partnerships in Ukraine
Naval Group on Monday signed the delivery agreement marking the launch of the Orka-class program to deliver four submarines to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence. Dutch State Secretary for Defence, and Pierre Eric Pommellet, CEO of Naval Group, signed the Delivery Agreement for the Replacement Netherlands Submarine Capability (RNSC) program
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The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense has developed a new 6.8mm rifle, which is expected to undergo testing by the end of this year
The United Kingdom has delivered 10 AS90 self-propelled artillery guns to Ukraine, with six more on the way, which are said to give Kyiv an edge in its war against Russia. The 155mm AS90 guns have a higher rate of fire and greater range compared to other artillery pieces in Ukraine's arsenal
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Ebbing Air National Guard Base has expanded its capabilities with the opening of a new facility on September 20, designed to facilitate F-35 pilot training for international partners. The event highlighted collaboration between the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), the 33rd Fighter Wing (FW), the Arkansas Air National Guard, the local Fort Smith community, and international partners