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Hanwha Tops World's Defense Firms in Arms Manufacture
December 29, 2023 @ 07:28 AMSouth Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has emerged as the standout performer during this unprecedented surge in weapons orders, with its uncompleted orders experiencing a remarkable increase of more than seven times over the course of two years. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has fueled a surge in demand for military equipment, propelling the world's leading arms manufacturers to amass a record number of orders
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Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
December 27, 2023 @ 05:37 AMJapan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology on the global stage
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Ammo-loaded Russian Landing Ship Blown-up in Ukrainian Missile Attack
December 26, 2023 @ 10:04 AMThe Russian large landing ship, “Novocherkassk,” possibly loaded with ammunition, was damaged in a missile attack probably by a MBDA SCALP EG in the port of Feodosiya, Crimea on Monday night. “Tonight, while repelling an attack by the Ukrainian armed forces with the use of aircraft guided missiles at the Feodosiya base, the large landing ship Novocherkassk was damaged,” the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement
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Drones that Mimic Fighter Jets Launched by Ukraine
December 26, 2023 @ 08:24 AMIn a first, Ukrainian forces launched UJ-25 Skyline drones towards Russia in an attempt to identify the positions of Russian air defense systems such as the S-300 and S-400. The attack, however, was successfully repelled, Russian media reported
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Russia Claims Destroying Four Ukrainian Warplanes a Day after Loss of 3...
December 25, 2023 @ 04:54 PMFour aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force - three Su-27 and one Su-24 - were destroyed by Russian air defense systems, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. This follows a claim by the Ukrainian Air Force chief that his forces intercepted three Su-34 jets which were returning after a bombing mission over Southern Ukraine
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Diehl Defence Acquires Precision Parts Manufacturer ‘Allweier’
December 23, 2023 @ 06:21 AMGermany's Diehl Defence officially announced its acquisition of Allweier, a precision parts manufacturer based in Überlingen. The company said it will take over Allweier on January 1, 2024
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Dutch Government Initiates Delivery Process for 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
December 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PMThe Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion
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BEL Secures $332M for Indian Navy's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels
December 22, 2023 @ 11:36 AMBharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has secured substantial orders totalling ₹2,759.15 crore ($332 million), to supply sensors for the Indian Navys Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPV)
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C-130H Avionics Modernization Advances with First Deliveries at L3Harris Waco Facility...
December 22, 2023 @ 09:14 AMProgress in the transition of the C-130H platform's avionics from analog to digital at the L3Harris Waco aircraft integration facility is marked by the successful delivery of the initial set of prototype aircraft for developmental and operational testing. L3Harris, as the prime contractor for the U
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Two New F-15EXs Featuring New Capabilities Arrive at Eglin AFB
December 22, 2023 @ 05:43 AMThe pair of F-15EX combat jets that recently landed at the U.S
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One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
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