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Russian Navy Base in Sudan Postponed Indefinitely Due to Political Crisis

February 14, 2024 @ 06:53 AM

The planned construction of the Russian Navy base in Sudan has been postponed indefinitely, according to an announcement by Andrei Chernovol, the Russian Ambassador to Sudan. The delay is attributed to the ongoing political crisis in Sudan, preventing the local government from completing the necessary internal ratification procedures
U.S.' Al-Omar Base in Syria Hit by Triple Rocket Attacks in an...

February 14, 2024 @ 06:23 AM

An American military base, known as the "Green Village," situated in the Al-Omar oil field in eastern Deir ez-Zor, Syria, experienced a triple rocket attack within an hour, heightening concerns about regional stability. "Within less than an hour, the U
BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Four U.S. EA-37B Fleet with Electromagnetic...

February 14, 2024 @ 05:15 AM

BAE Systems has secured a contract to provide advanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) mission systems for aircraft 7-10 in the U.S
Pratt & Whitney Secures $355M for F100 Engine Sustainment in South Korea

February 14, 2024 @ 04:12 AM

Pratt & Whitney, a business under RTX, has been awarded an F100 engine performance-based logistics (PBL) sustainment contract by South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). The contract, with a base value of $355 million, represents the third consecutive PBL agreement between Pratt & Whitney and DAPA since 2012, aimed at providing ongoing maintenance support for the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons
Estonian PM, Former Latvian Minister 'Wanted' in Russia for Destroying Soviet-era Monuments

February 13, 2024 @ 12:03 PM

The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has placed Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on its wanted list, accusing her of the destruction of monuments dedicated to Soviet soldiers in Estonia. The country's Secretary of State Taimar Peterkop and Lithuanian Culture Minister Simonas Kairys are also wanted in connection with the alleged acts
German Farmers Protest Rheinmetall's Ammunition Plant

February 13, 2024 @ 11:28 AM

In a massive demonstration that brought together hundreds of farmers and 300 pieces of agricultural equipment, protesters in the German city of Unterluss blocked access roads to Rheinmetall's newly initiated ammunition production plant. The "Werk Niedersachsen" facility is under construction to enhance Germany's self-reliance in ammunition production, supporting NATO defense capabilities
Naval Group Completes Modernization of the French Navy's Third La Fayette Frigate

February 13, 2024 @ 11:11 AM

Naval Group has officially announced the successful completion of the modernization process for the third and final La Fayette frigate (FLF), the Aconit, in late 2023. The comprehensive six-month refurbishment, encompassing both dockside and sea trials, aimed to ensure the vessel's functionality and alignment with updated specifications
Rheinmetall Breaks Ground For New -20,000 Artillery Shells A year- Factory

February 13, 2024 @ 10:54 AM

Rheinmetall on Tuesday broke ground for a new factory in Lower Saxony, Germany that will produce artillery ammunition, explosives and rocket artillery components. The factory will eventually manufacture some 200,000 artillery shells a year, along with up to 1,900 tonnes of RDX explosive and, optionally, other components for producing ammunition charges
Houthi Missiles Slip through U.S. Defenses, Strike Cargo Vessel in Red Sea...

February 13, 2024 @ 10:42 AM

Yemeni Naval Forces conducted precision strikes on the American cargo vessel MV Star Iris in the Red Sea, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. Yahya Sare'e, the spokesperson for the Yemeni Armed Forces, confirmed on Monday that the strikes were accurate and direct, hitting their target precisely
Israeli Forces to Procure 200 Armored Vehicles for Gaza Operations

February 13, 2024 @ 09:45 AM

Israeli Ministry of Defense has approved the procurement of over 200 armored security vehicles, allocating an estimated 150 million NIS ($41.1 million) for the purchase

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