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Pentagon to Ensure Spare Parts Availability for Ukraine-Bound F-16s
November 17, 2023 @ 05:52 AMIn a crucial development emphasizing long-term sustainability, the Defense Department has undertaken proactive measures to secure spare parts availability for the soon-to-be-deployed F-16 aircraft in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aligns with the broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities through the transfer of U
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Ukraine to Get its First Black Hawk Helicopter Via Crowdfunding
November 16, 2023 @ 11:45 AMUkraine will get its first Western helicopter, a UH-60 Black Hawk to perform tactical transport duties. The Czech volunteer group, known as 'Darek pro Putina' (A Gift for Putin), is gearing up to launch a fundraising campaign on November 17 with the goal of acquiring the Black Hawk helicopter
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Ukraine to Become First Operator of Rheinmetall's Caracal Air Assault Vehicles
November 15, 2023 @ 09:30 AMUkraine is set to become the first nation to deploy Caracal air assault vehicles, as announced by Rheinmetall on its official website. The anticipated delivery of five of these vehicles is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024
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U.S. DoD Considering High-powered Microwave to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems
November 15, 2023 @ 03:25 AMThe U.S
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Russia Secures Estimated $1.5 Billion Contract for Manufacture of Igla-S MANPADS in
November 14, 2023 @ 02:58 PMRussias state arms export agency Rosoboronexport, announced the formalization of a contract for the supply and licensed production of Russias advanced Igla-S man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to India. Chief Executive Officer of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev confirmed this to Russian government-owned
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First Lot of India-produced AK-203 Assault Rifles Undergoing Tests
November 14, 2023 @ 01:46 PMThe first batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, manufactured through the collaborative efforts of the Russian-Indian IRRPL joint venture, is presently undergoing testing. This information was divulged by Director Dmitry Shugayev of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation to TASS during the Dubai Airshow
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Royal Navy's New Electronic Warfare System Progresses to Next Phase of Development
November 14, 2023 @ 11:43 AMThe Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), a new electromagnetic warfare system designed to enhance Royal Navy warships, has successfully completed its critical design review (CDR). Managed by Defence Equipment & Support and developed by prime contractor Babcock in collaboration with Elbit Systems UK, MEWSIC will now advance to the manufacturing, testing, and acceptance phase
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Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Ready for Export
November 14, 2023 @ 10:07 AMRussia is ready to receive applications for the export of its Su-57 stealth fighter jet after completing its development program. Officials from The Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) stated at the ongoing Dubai Air Show that, 'If our foreign partners contact us, we are ready to begin working on this topic
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Philippines Re-supply Vessels Evade Harassing Chinese Militia Boats
November 10, 2023 @ 08:28 AMPhilippine Navy vessels today evaded harassment by Chinese Coast Guard boats and managed to complete their resupply mission to the Philippine Navy ship BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) which is anchored at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This is the third such incident in two months
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U.S. DoD Exhausts Ukraine Aid Funds, Implore Congress for More
November 10, 2023 @ 08:17 AMDeputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh urgently urged Congress to swiftly approve President Joe Biden's proposed August supplemental budget, aimed at meeting Ukraine's critical battlefield needs. During a press conference held today, Singh emphasized the growing urgency for Congress to approve the budget, stating, "The urgent need for this package to get approved and passed by Congress continues to grow
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