A powerful new laser camera developed in China can track foreign military satellites—and even read their serial numbers from over 100 km away. Created by the Chinese Academy of Sciences Aerospace Information Research Institute, the system captured millimeter-level resolution images during tests at Lake Qinghai, a breakthrough that challenges the limits of long-range surveillance, writes
A large fire has engulfed the Lebedev Institute of Precision Mechanics and Computer Engineering in Moscow, just six miles from the Kremlin, with explosions reported as the blaze spread across 1,500 square meter-facility. The fire began on February 19 at the institutes building on Varshavskoe Highway
The Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to deliver advanced training simulators for the German Navy. The project, known as the Distributed Naval Training Architecture (Verteilte Trainingsarchitektur der Marine, or VTAM), is valued in the mid-double-digit million euro range
Rostec State Corporation will present the Ka-32A11M firefighting helicopter at the IDEX international exhibition in the UAE, starting on February 17, 2025. According to the company, the Ka-32A11M features enhanced stability, crucial for operations in dense urban areas
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters to upgrade its heavy-lift fleet, replacing some of its existing CH-47JA aircraft. The helicopters will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI)
Germany-based defense company Helsing will deliver 6,000 AI-powered kamikaze drones to Ukraine in 2025, enhancing Kyivs ability to counter Russian forces. The company announced the deal in Munich, stating that its HX-2 combat drones will provide precision strike capabilities against tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and command positions
Russias United Engine Corporation (UEC) has supplied 18 AL-55E engines to Indias HJT-36 aircraft project whose upgraded version, “Yashas” was unveiled at Aero India 2025. The AL-55E engine as was developed specifically for the Indian single-engine trainer aircraft HJT-36, project
Elbit Systems Ltd. has secured a contract from a European nation to supply a Joint National Digital Fire Command Center (JNDFC) and integrate the country's strategic and tactical firepower into the system
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH for the procurement of the "Infantryman of the Future - Extended System" (IdZ-ES) soldier systems. The contract, valued at up to €3
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