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Taiwan Initiates Construction of Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigate
January 24, 2024 @ 10:50 AMTaiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated for anti-submarine warfare and the rest for anti-air warfare
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Germany Steps Up Military Support for Ukraine with Sea King Mk41 Helicopters
January 24, 2024 @ 03:59 AMGermany has announced the transfer of six decommissioned Sea King Mk41 multi-purpose military helicopters to Ukraine, marking the country's initial provision of such equipment to Kyiv. The announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius following the 18th meeting in the Ramstein format, wherein he stated that the helicopters, accompanied by a set of spare parts, will significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities
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Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination
January 23, 2024 @ 11:59 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated vessel training center
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U.S., U.K., Strike 8 Yemeni Targets Overnight; 30 Houthi Attacks Against Commercial...
January 23, 2024 @ 06:18 AMIn a joint effort, the U.S
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Iran Offers to Launch Satellites of Other Countries
January 23, 2024 @ 05:54 AMThe space commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Sardar Jafar Abadi, has announced Iran's readiness to launch satellites for other countries. This declaration came during a recent interview on a special news program, where Abadi also shared details about the successful launch of the Soraya satellite and outlined the IRGC's future plans in satellite launches
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Estonia Launches Semi-Autonomous Vessel Project for European Navies
January 22, 2024 @ 09:24 AMThe Estonian government, in collaboration with local shipbuilder Baltic Workboats, has initiated a four-year project to develop a semi-autonomous vessel prototype for European naval forces.
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Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...
January 19, 2024 @ 12:37 PMTest flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations
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Bulgaria Seeks Funding for Transportation of Donated APCs to Ukraine
January 19, 2024 @ 09:19 AMThe Bulgarian government is actively searching for financial support to cover the transportation costs of a promised batch of wheeled Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) destined for Ukraine as part of military aid. Todor Tagarev, the Minister of Defense, made the announcement during a meeting of the parliamentary defense committee on January 17
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Ukrainian Drones with 1,200km+ range Strike Russian St. Petersburg Port
January 19, 2024 @ 09:11 AMUkrainian-made drones, boasting a range of 1250 kilometers, targeted the vital port infrastructure of St. Petersburg
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Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles
January 18, 2024 @ 12:59 PMJapan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027
Australia Rejects U.S. Push for Advance War Commitments Over Taiwan
Chinese Carrier Based J-35 Jets Could Fly off Proposed New Russian Aircraft...
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
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
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...