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Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles
January 5, 2024 @ 05:18 AMThe Finnish Defence Forces have opted to acquire an additional 40 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, utilizing the supplementary purchase option embedded in the agreement inked with Patria in June 2023. The initial pact involved the procurement of 91 vehicles, and the appended option allowed for an additional purchase of up to 70 units
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U.S. Worried North Korea Will Learn of Western Air Defenses
January 5, 2024 @ 02:50 AMThe U.S
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General Atomics Completes Full-scale Fatigue Testing of MQ-9B Drone
January 4, 2024 @ 10:01 AMGeneral Atomics completed a full-scale fatigue testing of an MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The team completed the “first lifetime” of fatigue testing – which is equivalent to 40,000 operating hours – and represents an important step in validating the design of the airframe system
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Indonesia Plans to Modernize its Su-30, F-16 Aircraft Fleet
January 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AMIndonesia has decided to forgo its plan to acquire 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar and instead focus on modernizing its existing fleet of Sukhoi Su-30 and F-16 aircraft. These statements were made by Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, a government spokesperson, during a TV One interview
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Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat
January 4, 2024 @ 05:18 AMThe ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed a significant shift in the use of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to research conducted by Open-source intelligence analyst Andrew Perpetua
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Taiwan to Purchase $128M Worth Parts for MICA Missiles to Bolster its...
January 4, 2024 @ 04:34 AMThe Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan's European procurement office has concluded negotiations with the French missile manufacturer MBDA to secure components for the maintenance of its French-built MICA and Magic missiles. With a allocated budget of NT$3
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Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar
January 3, 2024 @ 12:58 PMLithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
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New Russian-Made Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Western Uganda
January 3, 2024 @ 12:26 PMIn a devastating incident, a Russian-made Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri Village, Kichwamba sub-county, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda, on Tuesday. The helicopter, en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo, tragically struck a village house, claiming the lives of both crew members aboard
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U.S. Extends Military Presence in Qatar with 10-Year Agreement
January 3, 2024 @ 08:48 AMIn a recently undisclosed development, the United States has reached an agreement to extend its military presence at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for an additional 10 years. This was reported by three U
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South Korea, Poland Forge Mutual Recognition Pact for Military Airworthiness
January 2, 2024 @ 06:06 AMSouth Korea and Poland have finalized a deal to establish a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification, as announced by Seoul's defense procurement agency on Tuesday. The bilateral agreement on airworthiness, a crucial measure for ensuring the safety of flight, was signed by representatives from Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Polish defense ministry
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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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
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...