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U.S. Approves $2.35B Tomahawk Missile Sale to Japan
November 18, 2023 @ 05:11 AMThe United States has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan, providing 400 Tomahawk missiles and related equipment at an estimated cost of $2.35 billion
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Abu Dhabi-based Paramount, AAL Group Tests Composite Helicopter Blades for Mi-Type Helicopters
November 17, 2023 @ 11:43 AMParamount, in collaboration with strategic partner AAL Group Ltd, has completed the initial testing phase of their composite helicopter blades designed for Mi-type helicopters. The blades were showcased at the Dubai Airshow and successfully tested in the U
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EDGE Group’s HT-100 Unmanned Helicopters to be Integrated on Export Customer’s Vessels...
November 17, 2023 @ 11:25 AMEDGE Group entity Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has announced the integration of several HT-100 multi-role unmanned performance helicopters into vessels participating in one of its key export programs. The unmanned helicopters are manufactured by Switzerland-based ANAVIA, in which EDGE recently acquired a majority 52% shareholding
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Germany's PEGASUS Airborne Surveillance System Passes Critical Design Review
November 17, 2023 @ 10:40 AMHensoldt, the prime contractor for the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (PEGASUS) based on the Global 6000 business jet, has announced the successful completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR). The Bundeswehr representatives conducted the CDR two years after Hensoldt was contracted for the project, utilizing the Kalaetron signals intelligence (SIGINT) system
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Two Indonesian Super Tucano Aircraft Crash, 4 Crew Killed
November 17, 2023 @ 08:03 AMTwo Brazil-made EMB-314 Super Tucano counterinsurgency (COIN) aircraft from the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU)s 21st Squadron crashed in two separate locations inside the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java on November 16. The Air Force has deployed the Accident Quick Response Team (AQRT) to the crash sites of the two Super Tucano aircraft in Pasuruan, East Java
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Pentagon to Ensure Spare Parts Availability for Ukraine-Bound F-16s
November 17, 2023 @ 05:52 AMIn a crucial development emphasizing long-term sustainability, the Defense Department has undertaken proactive measures to secure spare parts availability for the soon-to-be-deployed F-16 aircraft in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The initiative aligns with the broader commitment to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities through the transfer of U
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Germany asks MBDA to Restart Production of Cold War-era Anti-Tank Mines
November 16, 2023 @ 07:27 AMTDW GmbH, a subsidiary of the European missile producer MBDA, has secured a contract to restart the production of its Cold War-era PARM directional anti-tank mine systems for the German Armed Forces. Originally developed and manufactured by TDW during the 1990s for the German Bundeswehr, the PARM system has been dormant since 1998, following the conclusion of the Cold War
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U.S. Approves $52.1M Sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to South Korea...
November 16, 2023 @ 05:37 AMThe U.S
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P&W wins U.S. Defense Logistics Agency’s $870M TF33 Engine Sustainment Contract...
November 16, 2023 @ 05:20 AMPratt & Whitney, an RTX business, was awarded a TF33 engine sustainment contract valued up to $870 million by the Defense Logistics Agency. The TF33 engine powers a range of aircraft, including Boeing's B-52 Stratofortress and E-3 Sentry
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U.S. DoD Considering High-powered Microwave to Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems
November 15, 2023 @ 03:25 AMThe U.S
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Iran Reports Progress in Peace Talks with U.S. in Geneva
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
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