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Niger Receives Russian Air Defense Systems, Technicians

April 15, 2024 @ 04:31 AM

Niger state television has confirmed the arrival of Russian military trainers and air defense systems in the country, signaling a notable shift in Niger's defense partnerships. Footage aired on state television showed a Russian Ilyushin-76 aircraft landing at Niamey airport, carrying military personnel and undisclosed military equipment, including air defense systems believed to be S-300s
Indian MoD Cancels Fleet Support Ship Design Contract with Turkish Shipyard

April 13, 2024 @ 05:20 PM

The Indian Ministry of Defense has canceled a design consultancy contract with the Turkish company Anadolu Shipyard (TAİS) for five fleet support ships (FSV) and instead decided to build the ships locally at the Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL). The first steel-cutting ceremony for the Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ship took place on 10 Apr 2024, at HSLs facilities in Vishakapatnam
Iranian Special Forces Seize Israeli-billionaire-owned Container ship near Strait of Hormuz

April 13, 2024 @ 11:38 AM

The special naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have seized Israel-linked MCS Aries container ship near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Irans official news agency IRNA reports. The ships seizure comes at a time when the the U
Turkey’s Aselsan Showcases Modernization Package for Chilean Leopard 2 Tanks

April 12, 2024 @ 06:43 AM

Turkey's Aselsan unveiled a modernization package for upgrading the Chilean Army's Leopard 2A4CHL main battle tanks at the FIDAE 2024 exhibition in Chile. In July 2023, Aselsan and the local company Famae signed an
U.S. Space Force Launches BAE Systems' WSF-M Environmental Monitoring Satellite

April 12, 2024 @ 04:20 AM

BAE Systems launched the WSF-M satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today, representing an advancement in space-based environmental monitoring developed in collaboration with the U.S
New Zealand’s First C-130J-30 Performs Maiden Flight

April 12, 2024 @ 02:26 AM

Lockheed Martin announced today that the first C-130J-30 transport plane for New Zealand has successfully completed its maiden flight. In June 2020, the New Zealand government confirmed plans to acquire five C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft for NZ$1
Kongsberg to Provide Promas Propulsion Systems for New U.S. Coast Guard Vessels...

April 11, 2024 @ 09:13 AM

Austal USA has commissioned Kongsberg Maritime (KONGSBERG) to supply its Promas propulsion system for the latest vessel in the United States Coast Guard's new Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Heritage Class program. The initial contract involves supplying Kongsberg Maritime equipment for the fifth ship, the Coast Guard Cutter Pickering, which will be constructed by Austal USA at their yard in Mobile, Alabama
Small American-made Drones Fail in Ukraine: WSJ

April 10, 2024 @ 11:11 AM

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U.S. Approves $138M Sale of HAWK Missile System Support to Ukraine

April 10, 2024 @ 10:18 AM

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Defense Department Sets Record $80B in Sales Amidst Ukraine Conflict

April 10, 2024 @ 09:50 AM

The Defense Department set a record for sales of military equipment and hardware in fiscal year 2023, with the U.S

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