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First Loss of British Challenger Tank in Ukraine
September 5, 2023 @ 02:03 PMA Challenger 2 main battle tank supplied by the British was destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine, marking the first known instance of this tank type being taken out by an enemy. Footage shared on social media depicted the tank in flames near the Zaporizhzhia village of Robotyne
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Ukraine to Manufacture or Buy up to 200,000 Drones by End 2023
August 30, 2023 @ 12:18 PMBuoyed by the excellent results by drones in its war against Russia, Ukraine has plans to buy or manufacture up to 200,000 UAVs worth an estimated $1.09 Billion by the year-end
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Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Airports, Sea bases, Several IL-76 Planes...
August 30, 2023 @ 06:24 AMIn the early hours of Wednesday, a massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted various regions in Russia, causing fires at airports and naval bases and damaging Il-76 planes. Russian air defense units countered some attacks, while drone boats attempted an assault on Sevastopol's bay in Crimea but were repelled by anti-submarine forces
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China Launches First Type 054B Frigate: Reports
August 29, 2023 @ 10:53 AMThe Chinese Navy reportedly launched the first Type 054B frigate in Shanghai, on August 26. The Type 054B is likely equipped to carry land-attack cruise missiles, granting it the ability to strike ground targets, a feature not found in previous Chinese frigates
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China Operates Upgraded J-11B Fighter Jets from South China Sea Islets
August 29, 2023 @ 07:17 AMChinese J-11B fighters featuring enhanced radars and the ability to carry powerful weapons took part in a maritime strike and air-to-air combat exercise from an islet-based airfield in the disputed South China Sea. A military expert informed state-controlled media that two J-11B variants participated in the drills - one featuring an older black-nosed configuration and the other showcasing a newer gray-nosed configuration
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Russian Army Develops Dedicated Ammunition for Drones
August 23, 2023 @ 07:58 AMThe Russian Army operating in Ukraine has begun receiving new ammunition that matches with the technical characteristics of drones used to launch them. Previously, the Army used ammunition such as grenades and mines strapped to drones which was not in flux with the aerodynamics of the UAVs
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Poland to Order Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for FA-50 Attack Aircraft
August 22, 2023 @ 12:38 PMThe Polish Armament Agency has signed Letter of Acceptance (LOA) with the United States for Sniper advanced targeting pods to equip them on the South Korea-made FA-50 light attack aircraft. The U
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First Appearance of KA-52 Helicopter with AESA Radar, Other Upgrades at Army
August 21, 2023 @ 10:50 AMRussias formidable Ka-52 helicopter now sporting an all-new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar besides upgrades to its weapons and avionics was publicly shown for the first time at last weeks Army 2023 event near Moscow. A spokesperson from Russian Helicopters confirmed to Defensemirror
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India’s TAPAS Drones Crashes
August 21, 2023 @ 09:17 AMTapas drone prototype developed by Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed on Sunday at a village in Karnataka for unknown reasons. “TAPAS UAV was undergoing an experimental flight trial today morning from ATR Challakere, Karnataka
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Some 1000 Ukrainian Marines Undergo Amphibious Training in the U.K.
August 20, 2023 @ 01:42 PMAlmost 1,000 Ukrainian marines are returning home from the UK after intensive amphibious training during a 6-month programme supported by international partners, including British and Dutch marines. The Ukrainian marines will now use this knowledge and experience in their fight against Russian occupation, a Netherlands MoD release said
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...