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How Hamas Paramotors Penetrated Israel
October 13, 2023 @ 01:48 PMIn the 'Aqsa Flood' operation launched on October 7, Hamas used paramotors that went undetected by Israeli security, leading to devastating consequences. Hamas militants managed to breach Israeli borders by using paramotors, catching the Israeli security forces off guard
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Germany to Send Leased Heron-TP Drones to Israel
October 13, 2023 @ 11:15 AMGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius revealed Germany's intent to transfer two Heron-TP drones, which were previously leased from Israel, back to the nation of their origin. Pistorius made this
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Russia's "Agriculture" Mine-Laying Vehicle Can Plant Mines in Record Time
October 13, 2023 @ 10:34 AMRostec has fast-tracked the delivery of the "Agriculture" remote mining engineering system (ISDM), a system that can mine vast areas rapidly with programmable ammunition. Rostec said this system can blanket an area equivalent to several football fields with mines in just minutes, thanks to programmable ammunition
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Russia May Deploy S-400 System to Kyrgyzstan Following Agreement on Joint Air...
October 13, 2023 @ 08:41 AMRussia is expected to deploy several air defense systems, including S-300 and S-400 systems, in Kyrgyzstan following the recent approval by the Kyrgyzstan's parliament of an agreement with Russia to establish a joint air defense system network. This collaborative initiative is set to bolster both nations' capabilities in safeguarding their airspace
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Ukraine to Receive Switchblade 600 Drones
October 13, 2023 @ 08:06 AMUkrainian armed forces are set to deploy more advanced Switchblade 600 kamikaze drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) enable the targeting and elimination of high-value assets situated behind the front lines
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Lockheed Awarded $380M to Produce MH-60R Helos for Spain
October 13, 2023 @ 06:20 AMThe Pentagon has announced a $380 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of MH-60R helicopters destined for Spain. This order encompasses the production and delivery of eight MH-60R aircraft for the Spanish government, according to an official release issued today
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Airbus, Singapore Air Force Complete A3R Flight Test Campaign for A330 MRTT...
October 12, 2023 @ 01:05 PMAirbus collaborated with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to complete a flight test campaign for automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) with the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) and F-15 fighter aircraft. This achievement occurred ahead of its certification, scheduled for the first half of 2024
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Netherlands to Deploy Three MQ-9 Reaper Drones to Romania
October 12, 2023 @ 12:30 PMThe Netherlands plans to deploy three MQ-9 drones in Romania next year, as confirmed by Netherlands Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren today. These unarmed aircraft will be utilized for intelligence gathering along NATO's eastern border, marking the first time the Netherlands deploys such reconnaissance drones beyond its borders
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Lockheed Martin Tests Providing In-flight Target Updates to Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...
October 12, 2023 @ 11:29 AMLockheed Martin's missile communication prototype has successfully provided in-flight target updates to a surrogate Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) for the very first time. During a recent test in which a GMLRS-like trajectory was simulated, Lockheed Martin's Remote Interceptor Guidance – 360 (RIG-360) uplinker prototype delivered target updates to a data link under experimental evaluation for potential use with the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM)
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Airbus Helicopters' Demos Single Piloting Stick to Replace Three Helicopter Pilot Controls
October 12, 2023 @ 06:58 AMAirbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus eVTOL prototype. The pilot controls have been considerably simplified thanks to the enhanced piloting assistance provided by the electric flight control system
Israel’s Rafael, SpearUAV to Develop Anti-FPV drone Interecptor, Iron Wasp
Leonardo’s M-346 Fighter and Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drone Perform Joint Autonomous Flights
MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
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