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Russian Troops to Receive S-500 Air Defense System this Year
April 23, 2024 @ 11:29 AMRussia's most modern air defense system, the S-500, will be delivered to its troops for the first time this year. “This year, the troops will receive the first samples of the new generation S-500 anti-aircraft missile system in two modifications – long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and missile defense systems,” Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said today at a meeting of the board of the defense department
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Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
April 19, 2024 @ 09:42 AMArgentina's air force has received the greenlight to purchase Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 aircraft along with a related support package valued at up to $143 million, the Pentagon announced on April 18. “The proposed sale will improve Argentinas capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season
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Australia, Anduril Unveil ‘Ghost Shark’ Autonomous Undersea Vehicle Prototype
April 18, 2024 @ 06:49 AMAnduril, in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), and the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), has unveiled the first prototype of the Ghost Shark undersea vehicle. This $140 million co-development contract aimed at creating three extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) within three years in Australia
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The Netherlands Orders Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Radars
April 16, 2024 @ 11:41 AMThe Dutch military procurement organization, Command Materiel and IT (COMMIT), has signed an agreement for the acquisition of seven additional Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission radars (GM200 MM/C), with an option for two additional Compact systems. The contract follows the order of nine GM 200 MM/C radars in 2019
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First KC-390 Transport Aircraft Arrives in Hungary
April 13, 2024 @ 07:29 AMHungarys first KC-390 military transport aircraft has arrived in the country – announced MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry Zsolt Kutnyánszky in press conference held on the Kecskemét airbase on 12 April. He said that this year the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) would procure two Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft, which are scheduled to arrive in Hungary as their home station at the end of this year and next year, respectively
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Kongsberg to Build Three Maritime Surveillance Satellites for Norway
April 10, 2024 @ 09:14 AMKongsberg NanoAvionics has won a contract to build three maritime surveillance satellites for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The data will be utilized by the Norwegian Armed Forces, as well as other Norwegian government institutions involved in maritime security such as the Coastal Administration, the Directorate of Fisheries, and the Norwegian Customs
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Lockheed Martin, CoAspire Unveil Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile at Sea Air Space
April 10, 2024 @ 06:57 AMLockheed Martin and CoAspire unveiled the new Mako Multi-Mission Hypersonic Missile at the Sea Air Space 2024 event this week. “For the U
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L3Harris, Qatar’s Performance Marine Present 'Suhail' Autonomous USV at DIMDEX
April 9, 2024 @ 05:46 AML3Harris Technologies and Qatari shipbuilder Performance Marine showcased the first locally-built autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Suhail, at the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX). Designed and locally manufactured by Performance Marine, Suhail is a 39-foot USV that integrates L3Harris ASView control system technology
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HENSOLDT, Singapore’s HTX to Develop Rapid Deployable Counter-UAS Systems
April 6, 2024 @ 07:38 AMHENSOLDT has announced its collaboration with Singapores HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) to drive the advancement of Rapid Deployable Counter UAV Systems (CUAS) for urban environments. This collaboration is in response to the threat posed by over-the-counter drones
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U.S. F-16s to be Modified for Autonomous Flight
April 4, 2024 @ 05:13 AMThe initial trio of F-16 Fighting Falcons for the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed (VENOM-AFT) program have landed at the U.S
Russia’s Superjet Powered by Domestic PD-8 Engine Performs Maiden Flight
France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...
Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Target U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Twice
Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...