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Russia Launches 1,300 Attack Drones in Sept, Kills 50 Ukrainian Operators; Ukraine...
October 24, 2024 @ 01:02 PMRussia's armed forces launched over 1,300 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA-UAVs) against Ukraine in September 2024, marking the highest monthly total since the conflict began, according to the latest defense intelligence update from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Based on current operational rates, the MOD indicated it is “almost certain” that Russia will exceed this number in October 2024
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Turkey Neutralizes 32 Kurdish Targets in Iraq, Syria After TAI Attack
October 24, 2024 @ 06:18 AMTurkey's National Defense Ministry announced the neutralization of 32 targets in northern Iraq and Syria during an air operation, escalating military action after a deadly attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in Ankara that killed five and injured 22. This operation is part of national security measures aimed at neutralizing threats from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), recognized as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union
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Netherlands Implements “LiFi” Technology for Secure Ammunition Operations
October 23, 2024 @ 01:25 PMThe Dutch Defense sector has introduced LIght FIdelity (LiFi) technology for data communication during the assembly and storage of ammunition, showcasing its effectiveness in a demonstration yesterday at the ammunition storage facility in Beetgumermolen. Unlike traditional WiFi, LiFi utilizes invisible light waves, which are not susceptible to ignition risks associated with electromagnetic radio waves
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Hezbollah Employs Nasr-2 Missiles Against Israeli Targets
October 23, 2024 @ 08:43 AMThe Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah has commenced the use of Nasr-2 precision-guided missiles to strike Israeli military installations, with reports confirming an attack on an Israeli naval base in Haifa. The Nasr-2 missile, a surface-to-surface weapon weighing 650 kg and featuring a 140 kg warhead, has an operational range of 150 kilometers
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Israeli Military Intensifies Strikes in Gaza Following Death of Brigade Commander
October 21, 2024 @ 08:55 AMThe Israeli military has escalated air and artillery strikes in Gaza, one day after confirming the death of Colonel Ahsan Daksa, commander of the 401st Brigade. Daksa was killed in an explosion while leaving his tank in the Jabalia area, as he engaged with Hamas militants
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Ukraine, Russia Exploit Dating and Social Media Apps to Extract Military Intel
October 19, 2024 @ 05:49 AMIn the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, both sides have increasingly turned to cyber warfare and online espionage, utilizing dating and social media platforms to gather military intelligence. Ukrainian operatives have reportedly set up fake profiles on apps like Tinder to entrap Russian soldiers into revealing sensitive information
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IDF Announces Deaths of 5 Soldiers in Lebanon; Toll Rises to 43
October 18, 2024 @ 11:56 AMThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said five soldiers from the Golani Brigades reconnaissance unit were killed during ongoing operations in southern Lebanon. The soldiers were all between 21 and 24 years of age
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Airbus to Eliminate 2,500 Jobs from its Defence & Space Division
October 18, 2024 @ 09:22 AMAirbus Defence and Space plans to reduce up to 2,500 positions in its workforce by mid-2026 due to ongoing challenges in the defense and space sectors. The company said it will reduce positions, especially in the Space Systems segment, where significant financial charges were recorded in 2023 and 2024
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Space Centre Australia to Deploy HENSOLDT’s Air Surveillance Radars
October 18, 2024 @ 06:06 AMHENSOLDT has signed a contract with Space Centre Australia (SCA) to supply two Air Surveillance Radar - Next Generation (ASR-NG) systems, along with a 20-year sustainment plan. The deal is valued at around €20 million (approximately $30 million AUD)
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GE Aerospace’s LM2500 Engines Selected for Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels...
October 17, 2024 @ 11:57 AMGE Aerospaces LM2500 marine gas turbine engines will power the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV), built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. The contract includes six LM2500 engine kits for assembly and testing at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Bangalore
U.S. to Give Up on Ukraine, Russia Peace If Deal Not Doable...
Russian UAVs Drop Spikes to Ambush Ukrainian Vehicles, FPV Drones Take Them...
Chinese Satellite Imagery Firm Helping Yemeni Houtis Target U.S. Ships
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
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...
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...
