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NATO-EU Collaboration: Model Corridor for Troop Deployments Planned for Military Mobility
February 2, 2024 @ 10:11 AMIn a joint effort between NATO and the European Union, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland are establishing a cross-border model corridor for military traffic from west to east, aiming to expedite troop movements. This initiative follows a symposium on Military Mobility organized by the Belgian Presidency, the Council, and the European Defense Agency (EDA)
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U.S. Objects to Chinese Contractor in Thai Warship Salvage Team
January 29, 2024 @ 06:07 AMThe Joint United States Military Advisory Group Thailand (Jusmagthai) has issued a second warning to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) regarding salvage operations on the U.S
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U.S. Approves 40 F-16 Aircraft Sale to Turkey Worth $23B
January 27, 2024 @ 05:38 AMThe United States State Department has officially approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Turkey, totaling an estimated $23 billion. The sale includes the acquisition of 40 new F-16 aircraft, along with modernization kits for 79 existing F-16s
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Russian IL-76 Carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs Shot Down by Patriot or IRIS-T...
January 24, 2024 @ 12:26 PMA Russian Il-76 heavy-lift military transport aircraft with 65 Ukrainian Prisoners of War (POWs) on board who were scheduled for exchange crashed in the Belgorod region of Russia, bordering Ukraine, after being “shot down by three Patriot or IRIS-T missiles.” The head of the Duma Defense Committee, Andrei Kartapolov, during a plenary meeting of the State Duma, was quoted as announcing this by Russias
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Turkish Parliament OKs Sweden's NATO Entry; Way Clear for F-16 Purchase by...
January 24, 2024 @ 05:22 AMThe Turkish Parliament has officially endorsed Sweden's NATO entry, a significant stride in the alliance's ongoing expansion and a potential catalyst for Ankara's long-anticipated F-16 purchase. Awaiting the signature of Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the parliamentary vote saw 287 in favor, 55 against, with four abstentions, underscoring broad support for Sweden's NATO inclusion
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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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First F-16 for Bulgaria to Perform Maiden Flight This Year
January 17, 2024 @ 06:55 AMThe inaugural flight of Bulgaria's first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet is slated to take place later this year. The progress of Bulgarias future F-16 fleet was inspected last week by Bulgarian Minister of Defence Todor Tagarev, Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayotov, and Bulgarian Defence Chief Adm
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Greece Negotiating with U.S. for Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships
January 16, 2024 @ 01:54 PMGreece is in discussions with the United States regarding the acquisition of four Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Hellenic Navy. In December 2021, Lockheed and the U
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Germany’s FFG Company Initiates Construction of Armored Vehicle Repair Center in Ukraine...
January 11, 2024 @ 02:05 PMGerman defense company Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) has commenced the construction of an advanced armored vehicle repair center in western Ukraine. This move is poised to enhance the efficiency of repair operations for military equipment supplied by FFG, such as the Leopard 1 tanks
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Germany Approves Sale of 150 IRIS-T Missiles to Saudi Arabia
January 10, 2024 @ 02:42 PMGermany has reportedly decided to break its longstanding embargo on the defense industry with Saudi Arabia, approving the sale of 150 IRIS-T air-to-air missiles, which can be armed on Eurofighter Typhoon jets that Riyadh is seeking. The decision, taken by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and security-related ministers, marks a shift in Germany's foreign policy
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
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...
