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India Tests Missile-Based Torpedo Release System

May 1, 2024 @ 06:49 PM

India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) flight- tested the supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system on May 01. The SMART system is a missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed, developed by the DRDO
Log Protection for Russian MSTA-S 155mm Howitzer

May 1, 2024 @ 05:36 PM

A Russian MSTA-S 155mm self-propelled howitzer has been seen in Ukraine with its top and sides padded with logs which reports on social media claims is for protection against rocket-propelled grenades and FPV drones. According to postings by pro-Russian Telegram accounts, the log-protection kit, despite the quirkiness of the design, provides reliable protection, especially against rocket-propelled grenades such as PG-7VS at impact angles of 60 degrees or more
China's Third Aircraft Carrier, Fujian Commences First Sea Trial

May 1, 2024 @ 06:03 AM

China's third aircraft carrier, named the Fujian, embarked on its first sea trial session on Wednesday from Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. China Central Television broadcasted footage of the Fujian leaving the shipyard live on social media
Colombian Mi-17 helicopter Crashes, 9 Soldiers killed

May 1, 2024 @ 05:45 AM

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Colombian army crashed in rural northern Colombia on Monday, killing nine soldiers, according to the country's armed forces. In a statement, the Colombian military said the helicopter was taking the supplies lost communication with the base early in the afternoon and was later found to have crashed near municipality of Santa Rosa del Sur, an area that has recently experienced fighting between the National Liberation Army guerrilla group and the drug trafficking group known as the Gulf Clan
AUKUS Countries Detail Export License Removals for Defense Manufacture

May 1, 2024 @ 05:14 AM

Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly proposed significant changes to their national export control exemptions to facilitate defense industry collaboration within the AUKUS partnership. These proposed changes aim to create a license-free environment for defense-related exports among the three countries, promoting enhanced cooperation in scientific, technological, and industrial capabilities
Germany Orders 68,000 Artillery Shells from KNDS for Supply to Ukraine

May 1, 2024 @ 05:02 AM

Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for 68,000 155mm artillery shells from European KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. This order is part of a 6-year framework contract, worth €278 million, which allows for the production of up to 350,000 shells
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales to form New Company for MGCS Project

May 1, 2024 @ 04:24 AM

French and German companies – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales – are forming a new company to collaborate on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project. The agreement, solidified during the Franco-German Ministerial Council meeting in Toulouse on October 16, 2019, underscores both nations' commitment to jointly develop a successor to the Bundeswehrs Leopard 2 and the French Armys Leclerc, with deployment expected to begin in 2035
Israel to Decommission Patriot Missile Systems due to Disuse

May 1, 2024 @ 03:58 AM

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday. In February, the IAF disclosed plans to decommission several Patriot batteries, with personnel set to transition to operating the Iron Dome system instead
Iran Developing Russian Lancet-like Kamikaze Drone

April 30, 2024 @ 01:44 PM

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone that shares similarities with the Russian-built ZALA Lancet kamikaze drone. According to
Canada Lifts Drone Technology Export Controls to Turkey

April 30, 2024 @ 12:45 PM

Canada announced the lifting of weapons export controls to Turkey late on Monday, including crucial drone optical technology. This is according to an official notice posted online by Global Affairs, the country's foreign ministry

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