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Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat

January 4, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed a significant shift in the use of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to research conducted by Open-source intelligence analyst Andrew Perpetua
Russia’s UAC to Produce 18 New Il-76MD-90A Aircraft Annually

December 29, 2023 @ 06:30 AM

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has manufactured six Il-76MD-90A airlifters in the current year, with plans to significantly escalate annual production to 18 aircraft. UAC CEO Yury Slyusar emphasized the growing demand from the Defense Ministry for these strategic airlifters, citing the necessity for a substantial fleet in the upcoming years
Russia Upgrades Air-launched FAB Bombs with Increased Precision, Stealth Features, Longer Range

December 28, 2023 @ 07:40 AM

Russian weapons experts have upgraded guided aerial bombs such as the FAB-250M-62, FAB-500M-54/62, RBC-500 and FAB-1500M54 to achieve higher target precision, reduced radar signature and increased gliding range. The head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said this in the context of the comprehensive modernization of universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) during a recent media interview
Drones that Mimic Fighter Jets Launched by Ukraine

December 26, 2023 @ 08:24 AM

In a first, Ukrainian forces launched UJ-25 Skyline drones towards Russia in an attempt to identify the positions of Russian air defense systems such as the S-300 and S-400. The attack, however, was successfully repelled, Russian media reported
Dutch Government Initiates Delivery Process for 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine

December 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PM

The Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion
Taiwan's First Indigenous Submarine, Hai Kun, Undergoes Harbor Acceptance Test

December 18, 2023 @ 01:20 PM

Taiwan's first indigenous defense submarine prototype, the Hai Kun (SS-711), is currently undergoing a harbor acceptance test, according to statements by Admiral Huang Shu-kuang, head of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program. The submarine, launched on September 28 after seven years of development, is in the training phase for personnel on its systems and equipment
Upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor Demonstrates Enhanced Capability in Missile Defense Test

December 12, 2023 @ 04:14 AM

In the most recent test conducted by the U.S
U.S. F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in Yellow Sea; Pilot Rescued by South...

December 11, 2023 @ 12:56 PM

In a harrowing incident during routine training, a U.S
German MCM-Replacement Project Fails, Current Fleet to Undergo Life-Extension

December 11, 2023 @ 11:51 AM

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Russia’s Su-35S Fighter Jet Being Supplied to Foreign Customers: Rostec

December 10, 2023 @ 04:45 PM

Rostec Corporation, Russias defense enterprises holding company has disclosed that the Su-35S fighter aircraft is being supplied to foreign customers. As part of a report on the Su-35 series of aircraft, Rostec said, “the aircraft is now supplied both for the needs of the Russian Ministry of Defense and to foreign customers

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