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Russia Researching Use of Neural Networks to Detect Small Drones
June 4, 2024 @ 11:18 AMA Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate small UAVs with other flying objects and direct counter-drone devices at them
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Russian Firm Develops Missile Equipped Armored Robot
June 4, 2024 @ 08:22 AMRussias Rostec has announced tests of a newly-developed robotic tracked platform named ‘Impulse-M equipped with a combat module with an anti-tank missile system. This was
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Finnish F/A-18 Jets Arrive in Romania for NATO's Inaugural Air-shielding Mission
June 4, 2024 @ 08:18 AMThe Finnish Air Force will participate in NATO's collective peacetime missions in Romania in summer 2024. Seven Finnish F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets landed at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base on Monday, June 3rd, 2024
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Pentagon Announces $1.9B Contract for HIMARS Rocket Systems
June 4, 2024 @ 06:09 AMThe Pentagon has awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.9 billion for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), with work expected to be completed by May 31, 2028
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Russian Firm Signs Contract with Defense Ministry for Supply of Upgraded Obereg...
June 3, 2024 @ 10:21 AMThe Tula Oktava plant, managed by RT-Capital of the Rostec State Corporation, has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply a large batch of Obereg (“Amulets”) body armor, now enhanced with an expanded protection area. The new "Amulets," meeting military requirements, have a protection class of BR-4 and can stop armor-piercing bullets from 7
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Kongsberg to Supply JSF Missile For F-35 Jets of Norway, US Air...
June 3, 2024 @ 08:51 AMKongsberg has secured a contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) for supplying Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft. The contract, valued at up to $141 million, extending until August 2026, encompasses production of all up JSM rounds, containers, and test equipment, with specific quantities undisclosed
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Belgium Lays Foundation Stone for Second F-35 Complex
June 3, 2024 @ 08:18 AMBelgium has commenced construction on its second F-35 complex, with a groundbreaking ceremony taking place at Kleine-Brogel Air Base on May 30. The new complex is being developed to accommodate the forthcoming fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft, which will replace the current F-16 fleet deployed at Florennes and Kleine-Brogel
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Mid-air Collision Involving Yak-52 Aircraft at Air Show in Portugal
June 3, 2024 @ 06:55 AMTragedy struck the Beja Air Show in southern Portugal on June 2 as two Yak-52 aircraft from the 'Yakstars' aerobatics team collided mid-air during a performance. The collision claimed the life of Manuel Rey Cordeiro, a skilled pilot and the lead solo flyer of the team
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Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Performs Barrel Maneuver
June 1, 2024 @ 07:13 AMTurkish Bayraktar TB2 UAV performed a barrel maneuver- a roll in the sky used by fighter jets to escape attacking missiles- claimed to be the first combat UAV in the world to do so. During the maneuver tests, the Bayraktar TB2 followed a spiral orbit, turning a full circle around its axis
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Netherlands Secretly Trains 300 Ukrainian Marines in Amphibious Operations
June 1, 2024 @ 03:48 AMFrom mid-January to mid-May this year, 300 Ukrainian marines underwent intensive training in the Netherlands, focusing on amphibious operations. This training, provided by the Dutch Marine Corps and supported by Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Sweden, also included exercises in urbanized areas and trench warfare
Netherlands Joins U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
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U.S. Army Picks Lockheed’s Spike NLOS for Phase 2 of Long-Range Strike...
Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkey
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...