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Conversion from F-16s to F-35 Jets for Belgian Air Force Technicians
February 15, 2024 @ 07:57 AMBelgian F-16 technicians have initiated a conversion program to adapt their expertise to the F-35A, marking a pivotal shift for the Belgium Air Force. A new generation of Belgian F-35 technicians and instructors commenced their training at Eglin Air Force Base in the United States after departing from Florennes Air Base, indicating a significant step in Belgium's air defense modernization
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Rostec Launches Production of SJ-100's PD-8 Engine Blades from Latest Heat-Resistant Alloys...
February 15, 2024 @ 07:39 AMRostecs subsidiary, United Engine Corporation (UEC), has initiated the production of heat-resistant blades for the PD-8 engine, capable of withstanding exceptionally high loads. The components are being manufactured at the Rybinsk enterprise "ODK-Saturn" in an innovative foundry complex using the latest heat-resistant nickel alloys, developed in collaboration with scientists from the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" - VIAM
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Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 to Become First Large VTOL UAS to Operate in...
February 15, 2024 @ 06:49 AMWedgetail Aerospace, in collaboration with Schiebel Pacific, has obtained approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. This marks the first time that a large Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS exceeding 150 kg has received civil approval in Australia
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DAPA Develops Extended Range 155mm Ammunition for Korea's K9 Howitzer
February 15, 2024 @ 06:28 AMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the '155mm Range Extended Munitions Project' system development completion on February 6. In an official release, DAPA announced the launch of the '155mm Range Extension Projection Project' at the Poongsan Research Institute in Daejeon, supervised by Firepower Business Department Director Lee Myeong
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New Battery Extends Puma 3 AE Drone Flight Time to 3 Hours
February 15, 2024 @ 06:00 AMAeroVironment's PS2500 battery has been officially approved for integration into the Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS), providing operators with the capability to achieve extended endurance for up to three hours of flight time. Puma customers can now choose between the standard smart battery with two and a half hours of endurance or the PS2500 battery with three hours of endurance
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Aselsan Delivers Modernized M60T Tanks to Turkey's SSB
February 15, 2024 @ 05:38 AMTurkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) took delivery of the first batch of modernized M60T tanks as part of the Tanks Additional Capabilities (TİYK) - M60T Project in a ceremony on February 12. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including SSB President Prof
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NATO Forms Artillery, Drone “Coalitions” to Supply Equipment to Ukraine
February 15, 2024 @ 05:33 AMNATO nations supporting Ukraine have formed artillery, drone and demining “coalitions” and handed over 155mm artillery ammunition, drones and drone jamming equipment to Kyiv. “Our first contribution to the Artillery Coalition will be 155 mm ammunition while our drones and drone jamming equipment will be supplied to the Drone Coalition
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U.S. Air Force Adopts Northrop Grumman's Enhanced LITENING Targeting Pod Fleet
February 15, 2024 @ 04:36 AMThe U.S
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Azerbaijan Reveals New Training Facility, Hangar for Akinci Combat Drone
February 14, 2024 @ 08:54 AMAzerbaijan officially opened a training facility and hangar for its recently acquired Akinci combat drone on February 9. The ceremony, attended by key figures including Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, his son Heydar Aliyev, and Baykar's Chief Technology Officer Selcuk Bayraktar, featured a flight demonstration of the Akinci drone
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IRGC Simulates Ballistic Missile Strike on Israeli F-35 Hangars in National Guards...
February 14, 2024 @ 08:40 AMIran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) executed a simulation exercise on Tuesday, showcasing the use of ballistic missiles to target hangars housing Israeli F-35 warplanes. The exercise, held on National Guards Day, aimed to highlight the IRGC's proficiency in ballistic missile capabilities
Greece to Set up “Achilles Shield” Integrated Air Defense System
French Army Vehicles’ Radios to Get Electronic Warfare Protection Via Galileo...
U.S. DoW Signs Agreements with L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin to Increase Patriot,...
BMP-3 Armored Vehicle Deliveries to Russian Troops Gathers Pace
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