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Czech Republic Secures $6.6B Deal for 24 U.S. F-35 Fighter Jets
January 30, 2024 @ 02:54 AMThe Czech Republic's government has officially inked an agreement with the U.S
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U.S. Minuteman III Replacement Program Faces Soaring Costs Amid $95.8B Budget Blowout...
January 19, 2024 @ 11:36 AMThe United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday
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Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
January 9, 2024 @ 04:00 AMDassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
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Northrop Grumman Launches GEM 63XL - Longest Single-Segment Solid Rocket Boosters in...
January 6, 2024 @ 06:51 AMIn a development signaling advancements in the space launch industry, Northrop Grumman's GraphiteEpoxy Motor (GEM) 63XL solid rocket boosters (SRBs) are set to make history as the longest single-segment motors ever flown. The 72-foot monolithic SRB is slated to support the inaugural flight of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8th, boasting a length that surpasses its predecessor, the 66-foot GEM 63
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Turkey’s ANKA-3 Combat Drone Performs Maiden Flight
December 28, 2023 @ 09:40 AMThe Anka-3 combat drone, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), completed its maiden flight this morning. The first prototype's structural assembly was finalized in January 2023, showcasing a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kilograms (14,330 pounds) and a payload capacity of 1,200 kilograms (2,646 pounds)
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Corruption Grounds Ukraine’s Su-27 Fleet?
December 16, 2023 @ 03:13 PMUkrainian investigators have uncovered an embezzlement of UAH 3.9 million ($107,000) in the supply of a power amplifier for the countrys Su-27 fighter jets
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Norway Approves Additional NASAMS Air Defense Systems Donation to Ukraine
December 14, 2023 @ 06:50 AMNorway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment from Norway's armed forces stocks for swift delivery and an order for additional items to be delivered later
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Chinook Espionage: Taiwanese Lieutenant Colonel Arrested in Alleged Defection Plot to China
December 12, 2023 @ 12:57 PMA lieutenant colonel from Taiwan Armys Aviation and Special Forces Command has been arrested by prosecutors for allegedly planning to defect to China by flying a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to a Chinese aircraft carrier near the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on December 11 that proactive measures have been implemented to thwart Chinese espionage activities
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KONGSBERG Secures Agreement for Norwegian Frigate Support Services
December 5, 2023 @ 06:57 AMKongsberg Naval Services (KONGSBERG) has secured a strategic framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for operational support, maintenance, and life-extending services on Norways frigates. Under this agreement, Kongsberg will serve as the primary supplier responsible for managing ship technical maintenance, implementing modifications, and carrying out life-extending activities on Norways Fridtjof Nansen-class frigates
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French Project to make Drone Swarm Appear as Single Entity on Radar,...
November 18, 2023 @ 10:56 AMThe French Agency for Defense Innovation (AID) is leading the charge in advancing drone technology through its ASSYDUS project (Autonomous Decoy System Using UAV Swarms). Collaborating with Thales DMS France SAS and the Research Laboratory for Computer Sciences Bordelais (LaBRI), the project aims to deploy drones in a swarm formation to deceive radar systems
Chinese Satellite Imagery Firm Helping Yemeni Houtis Target U.S. Ships
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
Su-35 Fighter Takes on Airborne Radar Role in Ukraine Operations
Franco-German MGCS Battle Tank Program Moves Ahead with New Project Company
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...
