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Ukraine's Defense Ministry executed a targeted strike on a Russian tugboat, recognized as the Project 498 (Saturn or Protey type), on June 6, near Crimea's shores. The operation was carried out by the special unit 9 of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the ministry confirmed in a
The United Kingdom and Latvia have commenced a competitive bidding process for the supply of thousands of first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine. This initiative is being undertaken by the newly established Drone Capability Coalition, which was announced by both nations in February with the specific goal of rapidly equipping Ukraine with FPV drones
Aircrew members from the French (Armée de lAir) and German (Luftwaffe) air forces have completed joint training as the first-ever binational C-130J Super Hercules squadron. The training took place at the France Germany Multinational Training Center (FGMTC), a facility developed by Lockheed Martin in partnership with the French Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) and the German Federal Ministry of Defence
Belarusian firm JSC Legmash has begun large-scale production of artillery ammunition in Orsha, Belarus. The company is producing 152-mm and 122-mm artillery shells for cannon artillery, including howitzers D-30, D-20, Msta-B, Giatsint-B, and their self-propelled modifications
Chinese authorities have accused personnel from the Philippine navy transport ship, the Sierra Madre, of repeatedly damaging Chinese fishermen's nets in the disputed waters of Ren'ai Jiao. Since May 15, 2024, it is claimed that over 2,000 meters of fishing nets have been damaged, and more than 100 meters have been stolen by personnel from the grounded ship
A Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate small UAVs with other flying objects and direct counter-drone devices at them
Russias Rostec has announced tests of a newly-developed robotic tracked platform named ‘Impulse-M equipped with a combat module with an anti-tank missile system. This was
Ukrainian special forces have reportedly attacked Russian checkpoints, strongholds, foot patrols, and convoys of military equipment in the Golan Heights, Syria, in March 2024. A video obtained by the
The Tula Oktava plant, managed by RT-Capital of the Rostec State Corporation, has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply a large batch of Obereg (“Amulets”) body armor, now enhanced with an expanded protection area. The new "Amulets," meeting military requirements, have a protection class of BR-4 and can stop armor-piercing bullets from 7