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Japan Demands U.S. Ground Osprey Flights Following Latest V-22 Crash

November 30, 2023 @ 09:17 AM

In the wake of a tragic Osprey aircraft crash off Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan has formally requested the United States to halt all Osprey flights until the safety of the aircraft is assured. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara announced this on Thursday, emphasizing the need for a thorough safety reassessment
Airbus Secures $544M for Spanish MoD's SiRTAP Tactical UAS Development

November 30, 2023 @ 06:07 AM

Airbus has clinched a €495 million ($544 million) contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of the Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones (SiRTAP) multirole medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The agreement, signed on November 29, entails the delivery of nine SiRTAP systems to the Spanish military, comprising three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) each, along with a ground control station and two simulators for training
Germany Approves Integration of Electronic Combat System into Eurofighter Jets

November 30, 2023 @ 05:28 AM

Following a recent nod from the German budget committee, Airbus is moving forward with plans to upgrade 15 German Eurofighters with the Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) system. This electronic combat system is aimed at enhancing NATO's strategic capabilities
Leopard-1A5 Tank Destroyed by Drone-guided Artillery in Ukraine

November 29, 2023 @ 08:59 AM

Ukraines German-made Leopard-1A5 has been destroyed by drone-guided artillery shells in the Kupyansky operational direction. The vehicle was discovered by a reconnaissance copter of the Russian Army which gave its coordinates to an artillery unit at the rear
Rostec Unveils Miniature Drone Identification System

November 29, 2023 @ 06:40 AM

Rostec, through its Ruselectronics holding, introduced a compact transponder for drone identification at the Electronics of Russia exhibition. Operating on a "friend or foe" principle, the transponder automatically distinguishes friendly drones within a range of up to 5 km and an altitude of 100 km from the radio interrogator
Rolls-Royce Announces Virgin Atlantic's World First Transatlantic Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation

November 28, 2023 @ 10:45 AM

Virgin Atlantic has conducted the first transatlantic flight utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) aboard a Boeing 787 with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines, departing from London's Heathrow and landing at New York's JFK airport. This flight, supported by government funding, aims to showcase the feasibility of a greener approach to aviation
Portuguese Navy Orders Damen's Multi-Purpose Vessel

November 27, 2023 @ 01:07 PM

Portugal's Navy has inked a deal with Damen Shipyards Group for the creation of an advanced multi-Purpose Vessel, measuring 107 meters. Funded by the European Union's Recovery and Resilience Facility as part of NextGenerationEU, the contract covers design, construction, and outfitting
Chinese Submarine Engine is a Licensed-produced German Powerplant: Thai Navy Chief

November 27, 2023 @ 12:30 PM

In a new twist to Thailand's quest to acquire a Chinese submarine, its Navy chief, Adm Adung Phan-iam has said that the offered Chinese engine, CHD620 is actually a licenced-manufactured version of the German MTU396 engine. Germany had earlier refused to give the MTU 396 powerplant as part of the Chinese submarine sale to Thailand
Chinese PLA Conduct Live-fire Drills Along Border with Myanmar

November 27, 2023 @ 05:46 AM

Amidst clashes between the Myanmar junta and rebel forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) commenced week-long live-fire drills starting Saturday. According to a statement from the PLA's Southern Theatre Command, the drills started at 9 am on Saturday in southeastern Yunnan province and will last for a few days
MKU Limited Unveils Kavro Doma 360 Helmet at Milipol Paris

November 25, 2023 @ 05:12 AM

MKU Limited from India introduced the Kavro Doma 360, the world's inaugural rifle-rated ballistic helmet, at Milipol Paris recently. This headgear offers protection against AK-47 MSC, M80 NATO BALL, and M193 rifle bullets

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