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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
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French DGA Test-fires Latest Version of Exocet Anti-ship Missile
October 12, 2023 @ 03:16 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) and the Navy carried out of a test- firing to verify the behavior of the Exocet sea-to-sea missile 40 Block 3C (MM40 B3 C) from the multi-mission frigate, FREMM DA, 'Alsace.' The test was conducted off the coast of Toulon
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Ukraine to Receive Belgian F-16s Starting 2025
October 11, 2023 @ 12:56 PMBelgium is actively considering the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the initial aircraft expected to arrive in the war-torn country within two years. The announcement was made by Belgium's Defense Minister, Ludivine Dedonder, who disclosed plans for this potential collaboration during an interview with the
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Russian Troops Receive T90M, T72B3M Tanks Equipped with Enhanced Armor ...
October 11, 2023 @ 12:31 PMUralvagonzavod, a subsidiary of the Rostec conglomerate, has announced the delivery of a batch of T-90M Proryv and T-72B3M main battle tanks, which have been bolstered with supplementary armor to the Russian military. The armor includes a new protective cage to deflect top attack munitions
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U