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USAF Develops "Thor" Electromagnetic Weapon to Hammer Enemy Drones

September 30, 2019 @ 04:39 AM

Drone swarm attacks of the type that crippled Saudi oil refineries, could be hammered down with an electromagnetic weapon called “Thor” developed by the United States Air Force (USAF) research laboratory. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) exhibited the counter-swarm electromagnetic weapon technology, called Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR), at the 2019 Air Force Association Air, Space, and Cyber Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, near Washington and Virginia, from September 16-18
US Approves Sale of AH-6i Gunships to Thailand for $400M

September 25, 2019 @ 04:05 AM

The United States has approved Thailands request to acquire 8 Boeing AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million meant for the Royal Thai Armys (RTA). “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of eight (8) AH-6i light attack reconnaissance helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $400 million,” Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement Tuesday
French Move to Sell Frigates to Greece May Anger Turkey

September 24, 2019 @ 11:38 AM

Frances move to sell two FTI multi-mission frigates (Frégates de taille intermédiaire, or Belharra) armed with MdCN naval cruise missiles to Greece could irk Turkey, souring the relationship between the two countries. The frigates in question are Naval Group-manufactured FTIs that have a displacement of about 4,000 tonnes
Some 300 Russian Weapons "Fine-tuned" based on Syrian Experience

September 23, 2019 @ 07:27 AM

Some 300 weapons including the Kalibr cruise missile have been “fine-tuned” based on Russias combat experience in Syria. Giving the example of the Kalibr missile, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in an
Patriot Missile Batteries Under Fire For Missing Yemeni Drones

September 19, 2019 @ 12:27 PM

US-supplied Patriot missile batteries with their powerful radars have come under fire for completely missing out on Yemeni armys drone attacks on Saudi oil installations. Saudis failure to defend its homeland was observed even in 2017 when Yemeni Houtis struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh
Qatar May Sign Euro 1.5B Deal with Nexter for 490 VBCI Armored

September 18, 2019 @ 12:36 PM

Qatar has reached an agreement with the French company Nexter to buy 490 VBCI armored vehicles worth an estimated Euro 1.5 Billion ($1
India Test-fires Astra BVR Air-to-Air missile from Su-30MKI Jet

September 17, 2019 @ 10:49 AM

India test-fired Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile equipped on a Su-30MKI fighter jet that took off from an airbase in eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on Tuesday. The Astra missile, which can fly towards its target at a speed of over 5,555 kilometres per hour (4
Rheinmetall to Begin Delivery of 211 Boxer Vehicles to Australia

September 17, 2019 @ 08:56 AM

Rheinmetall will soon commence the delivery of 211 8x8 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to the Australian Army. Order for Boxer vehicles worth $2
Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 IFV Downselected For Australia’s $15B Land400 Phase 3 Program...

September 17, 2019 @ 08:40 AM

Rheinmetalls Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia to compete in the Risk Mitigation Activity (RMA) trials for the $15 billion LAND 400 Phase 3 program. Lynx modular vehicles provide protection against blast, IED, direct and indirect fire, cluster munitions, and anti-tank guided missiles
Russia Offers S-400s To Saudi After Houtis Set Oil Facility Ablaze

September 17, 2019 @ 07:14 AM

Russia has offered its S-400 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia after Yemeni Houtis managed to attack worlds largest oil facilities located in the country, dodging its protective armour that includes Patriot systems. "In order to protect Saudi Arabia, we are ready to provide the corresponding aid to the country

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