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Sweden Advances Future Fighter Analysis with Saab, GKN Aerospace Contracts
March 23, 2024 @ 05:50 AMSweden has initiated the early stages of assessing its future fighter requirements, with the Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) awarding contracts to Saab and GKN Aerospace for concept studies on the aircraft and propulsion system respectively. Signed on March 22, the
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S.Korea Oks Mass Production for KF-21 Fighters; to Limit Initial Production to...
March 23, 2024 @ 05:33 AMThe South Korean government approved the initial mass production plan for its KF-21 fighter jets on Friday, with 40 units planned in total, but contracts for only 20 units are set for this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) stressed the urgency of replacing outdated F-4 and F-5 aircraft
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Filipino Scientists Blocked by Chinese Vessel from Accessing South China Sea Reef
March 23, 2024 @ 05:19 AMFilipino scientists were obstructed by a Chinese vessel on as they attempted to access a reef in the disputed South China Sea. The incident, which occurred on Thursday near Sandy Cay, several kilometers from the Philippine-held Thitu Island in the Spratly Islands, has heightened tensions in the region
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First 10 Ukrainian F-16 Trainee Pilots Complete Elementary Flying Training Phase: Babcock
March 22, 2024 @ 11:20 AMThe first batch of F-16 trainee pilots has completed the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) phase of the Ukrainian Pilot Force development and training program, as
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Russia Tests FPV Drone Carrier in Ukraine
March 22, 2024 @ 09:26 AMA drone that carries 7 FPV UAVs in its belly and releases them over enemy positions has been deployed in Ukraine, Russian media
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French DGA Receives Two Twin-Seater Rafale B Aircraft for Upgrade to F4.1...
March 22, 2024 @ 07:40 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) took delivery of two twin-seater Rafale B aircraft, designated "B364" and "B363," at the Dassault Aviation site in Mérignac (Gironde), set to undergo upgrades to the F4.1 standard
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German Bundeswehr Awards €2.7B Contract to Rheinmetall for Heavy Infantry Weapon Carriers
March 22, 2024 @ 06:24 AMThe German Bundeswehr has sealed a deal worth €2.7 billion ($2
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Danish CV90 IFVs to get New D-Series Turret, ATGM Integration
March 22, 2024 @ 06:13 AMDanish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are set to undergo upgrades, including receiving an improved turret and an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), under a contract inked between BAE Systems and the countrys defense ministry. This Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) contract between BAE Systems and the Danish defense ministry follows the previously signed framework agreement regarding repair and maintenance services
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Israel Aerospace to Maintain Czech Multi-Mission Radars
March 22, 2024 @ 06:00 AMIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Czech Ministry of Defence have signed a contract for the sustainability and maintenance of Czech Multi-Mission Radars. The contract spans 20 years and involves Czech companies, which will act as local subcontractors responsible for a wide range of processes
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Germany Places $1.2B Order for Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems
March 22, 2024 @ 05:48 AMRaytheon, an RTX business, announced a $1.2 billion contract on Thursday to provide Germany with Patriot air and missile defense systems
BMP-3 Armored Vehicle Deliveries to Russian Troops Gathers Pace
U.S. Issues Licence to Export GE F110 Engines for Turkey’s KAAN Fighter...
U.S., Iran Halt Strikes on One Another, But Tankers War Continues
U.K. Army to Induct Ukraine-tested Tekever Reconnaissance Drones
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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