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First FLIR Pod Delivered for Turkey's T-129 ATAK Helicopter

January 2, 2024 @ 10:29 AM

Turkeys ASELSAN has handed over the first ASELFLIR-400 Electro-Optical Reconnaissance, Targeting, and Surveillance System for use on Turkish platforms such as the homegrown T-129 ATAK attack helicopter. This advanced system is designed to serve as the primary sensory apparatus for both air and land platforms, contributing to Turkey's strategic goal of minimizing reliance on foreign technologies in the electro-optics sector
Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications

December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AM

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
Japan Gets Clearance to Buy AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles for $283M...

December 16, 2023 @ 08:33 AM

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Iranian Air Defense Forces Receive Karrar Drones Armed with Air-to-Air Missiles

December 11, 2023 @ 07:59 AM

In a ceremony overseen by Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Iranian air defense units officially received domestically developed Karrar drones equipped with air-to-air missiles on Sunday. These Majid missiles, designed for the interception of hostile aerial targets, offer a cost-effective alternative to deploying manned jet fighters for such operations, Iranian state-owned media reported
U.S. Approves $582M Sale of RE-3A Tactical Airborne Surveillance System Modernization to...

December 5, 2023 @ 06:43 AM

The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for the modernization of RE-3A Tactical Airborne Surveillance System Aircraft, along with related equipment, at an estimated cost of $582 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of this potential sale
Norway Hands Over First 3 of 32 F-16 Jets Sold to Romania

December 4, 2023 @ 10:10 AM

Norway has initiated the delivery of overhauled F-16 fighter jets to Romania, with three Romanian pilots set to fly these aircraft back home in a ceremony at Rygge Airfield. The purchase of these F-16s is a strategic move by Romania, an allied nation in NATO's eastern flank, sharing borders with Ukraine
Israeli Jets Attack House of Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh

November 16, 2023 @ 07:49 AM

Israeli fighter jets targeted the Gaza home of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas's political wing, overnight. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike in an
Hungary Receives NASAMS Air Defense System

November 4, 2023 @ 06:58 AM

In a significant development for Hungary's national defense, the Tibor Dánielfy 205th Air Defense Missile Regiment barracks in Győr witnessed the ceremonial handover of two units of the NASAMS air defense missile system recently. During the handover event on October 27, Minister of Defense Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky
U.S. Air Force to Test Suitability of Electric Aircraft for Agile Combat...

November 2, 2023 @ 02:46 AM

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Iranian Army Demos New Loitering Drones with 1000g Warhead During Military Drills

October 30, 2023 @ 05:05 AM

The Iranian Army showcased two new loitering munitions, Sina and Fateh, armed with warheads weighing between 300 to 1,000 grams, during the ongoing Eqtedar 1402 military drills. These advanced kamikaze drones successfully showcased their abilities by striking designated targets, Iranian state media reported

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