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Indian Navy Deploys Warship, Commandos Responding to Cargo Vessel Hijacked off Somalia

January 5, 2024 @ 02:35 PM

In response to a hijacking attempt in the Arabian Sea, the Indian Navy swiftly deployed a warship and commandos to intercept the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, MV Lila Norfolk. The vessel transmitted distress signals on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) portal, indicating the presence of approximately five to six unknown armed personnel
North Korea Fires Artillery Shells Towards South, Military Confrontation Feared

January 5, 2024 @ 08:30 AM

Tensions reached a critical point on the Korean Peninsula on Friday morning as North Korea unleashed over 200 artillery shells into the sea, north of the de facto border known as the Northern Limit Line (NLL). The provocative act, which occurred off the west coast near South Korea's Baengnyeong and Yeonpyeong islands, heightened tensions and raised concerns about the fragile peace in the region
Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles

January 5, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The 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
U.S. Worried North Korea Will Learn of Western Air Defenses

January 5, 2024 @ 02:50 AM

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General Atomics Completes Full-scale Fatigue Testing of MQ-9B Drone

January 4, 2024 @ 10:01 AM

General 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
Indonesia Plans to Modernize its Su-30, F-16 Aircraft Fleet

January 4, 2024 @ 10:00 AM

Indonesia 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
Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat

January 4, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The 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
Taiwan to Purchase $128M Worth Parts for MICA Missiles to Bolster its...

January 4, 2024 @ 04:34 AM

The 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
Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar

January 3, 2024 @ 12:58 PM

Lithuania 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
New Russian-Made Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Western Uganda

January 3, 2024 @ 12:26 PM

In 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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