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Norway to Invest NOK 941 million in Kongsberg to Increase NASAMS Production
March 16, 2024 @ 03:19 PMThe Norwegian government has proposed an allocation of NOK 941 million to Kongsberg, to increase the procurement of the NASAMS Air defence system for the country's armed forces. "We must enhance Norway's air defence capabilities to more effectively protect both civilian and military objectives from air attacks
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Dim Prospects of Procuring F-35 Jets as Turkey Shifts Focus to F-16,...
February 27, 2024 @ 06:04 AMPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has signaled a pause in procuring F-35 fighter jets, emphasizing the nation's focus on the F-16 and the KAAN fighter project. This decision stems from a prolonged deadlock with the United States over Turkey's purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, resulting in Turkeys removal from the F-35 program
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NATO Allies Spent $600B on Defense Since 2014
February 16, 2024 @ 06:27 AMU.S
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Azerbaijan Reveals New Training Facility, Hangar for Akinci Combat Drone
February 14, 2024 @ 08:54 AMAzerbaijan officially opened a training facility and hangar for its recently acquired Akinci combat drone on February 9. The ceremony, attended by key figures including Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, his son Heydar Aliyev, and Baykar's Chief Technology Officer Selcuk Bayraktar, featured a flight demonstration of the Akinci drone
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Turkey's F-16 Procurement Passes Without U.S. Congress Objection
February 12, 2024 @ 05:39 AMTurkey's procurement of F-16 Block 70 aircraft from the United States has successfully navigated the review and objection process in the U.S
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Missile Defense Agency, U.S. Navy Report Aegis Weapon System Success in Complex...
February 10, 2024 @ 04:41 AMThe MDA and U.S
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U.S. Expresses Willingness to Reincorporate Turkey into F-35 Program Pending S-400 Resolution...
February 1, 2024 @ 10:09 AMThe United States has communicated its readiness to welcome Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program, provided the longstanding disagreement over the S-400 air defense system is successfully addressed. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland conveyed this message during her visit to Turkey on Tuesday
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Canada Lifts Arms Embargo Against Turkey
January 30, 2024 @ 08:39 AMCanada has lifted the defense industry embargo on Turkey imposed in 2020 over concerns about military equipment supplied to Azerbaijan during the conflict with Armenia. In a recent statement released on the government's official website, Canadian authorities announced the removal of export restrictions on defense industry companies looking to sell to Turkey
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U.S. Objects to Chinese Contractor in Thai Warship Salvage Team
January 29, 2024 @ 06:07 AMThe Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) has issued a second warning to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) regarding salvage operations on the U.S
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Royal Brunei Air Force Welcomes Two Airbus C295MW Transport Aircraft
January 25, 2024 @ 02:38 PMThe Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) marked the arrival of the first two Airbus C295MW transport aircraft at Rimba Air Base's Air Movement Centre on 24 January, 2024. The acquisition, part of a four-aircraft deal with Airbus Defence and Space SAU, Spain, was formalized through a contract signed on 2 December 2022, as announced by the Brunei Ministry of Defence (MINDEF)
Taiwan Unveils Chiang Kung Missile Defense System
U.K. to Provide Ukraine with New Truck-mounted 40mm Air Defense System
Airbus Flexrotor Drone Helps Identify Narco Boat, Monitor Interdiction
Belgium Army Unveils First 'Griffon' Armored Vehicle
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
