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Software Problem Delays U.S. F-35 Jet's TR-3 Upgrades
August 8, 2023 @ 10:09 AMThe Pentagon turned on a dime and withheld payments of the tune of $28 million to Lockheed Martin for first four F-35 Technology Refresh (TR-3) combat aircraft. These upgraded jets are currently placed in storage until testing shows its software delivers on new capabilities,
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Rostec's Facial Recognition System Deployed in 2022 Qatar World Cup, Sold to
August 8, 2023 @ 05:35 AMA Rostec-made facial recognition system was used in 36 countries around the globe in 2022, including at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. "Speaking about the facial recognition system, it was put into operation for the first time in 2018 during the FIFA World Cup [in Russia]," Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov said on Monday
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Manila Livid as Chinese Coast Guard 'Water Cannons' Philippines Supply Ship in...
August 7, 2023 @ 05:34 AMManila expressed strong anger as Chinese coast guard vessels attacked Philippines Navy supply vessels with water cannons to force them away from near the Nansha islands in the disputed South China sea on Saturday. The supply vessels were en route to Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea for a routine troop rotation and resupply mission
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Chinese YU-20 Tanker Refuels J-15 Carrier-based Fighter for the First Time
August 4, 2023 @ 03:30 PMA Chinese J-15 carrier-based fighter refueled the YU-20 tanker aircraft for the first time. The undated exercise was revealed for the first time in a documentary program jointly produced by the Political Work Department of the Central Military Commission, China Media Group and the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission
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Germany to Confer "NATO" Status on South Korea for Defense, Dual-use Goods...
August 2, 2023 @ 07:22 AMSouth Korea would not have to receive approval from Germanys Office for Economic Affairs and Exports (BAFA) if Berlin confers a NATO-like status to the country. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it is planning to “quickly” obtain the nod from German Federal Ministry of Economic and Climate Protection (BMWK)
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German BAAINBw Commissions Demo study of Hensoldt’s Detect-and-Avoid Radar for EURODRONE
August 2, 2023 @ 06:06 AMThe German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned a demonstrator study of Hensoldts new detect-and-avoid radar being developed for the EURODRONE. Germany has drawn up requirements for an investigation into the implementation of a gradual and full-scale airspace integration of the EURODRONE
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Fincantieri-Leonardo JV Bags €925 Million Italian Offshore Patrol Vessel Contract
August 1, 2023 @ 10:04 AMOrizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), the joint venture between Fincantieri and Leonardo has won €925 million to build three next generation patrol vessels for the Italian Navy. The contract includes options for a further three units and infrastructural upgrades required for the naval bases in Augusta, Cagliari and Messina, where the vessels will be based
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Ukrainian Volunteers Show off Drones that Attacked Moscow
August 1, 2023 @ 09:25 AMUkrainian forces have been attacking Moscow with long-range kamikaze drones to make up for the lack of long-range weapons. Two of these indigenously-made drones were recently revealed by volunteers who have been crowdfunding their purchase
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Russian Firm Develops Micro Flying Drone that Fires Pistol Rounds
July 27, 2023 @ 10:47 AMRussias Design Bureau of Unmanned Aircraft-Building has developed a multi-rotor micro-drone dubbed Vektor Kh-120 with a dry weight of 38 grams to strike sheltered enemy manpower. The company told government-owned
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Safran Offers $1.8B Cash to Acquire Collins Aerospace's Flight Control Business
July 24, 2023 @ 06:51 AMSafran has announced the acquisition of Collins Aerospaces actuation and flight control business for $1.8 billion
Thales to Deliver Phase 3 of the NATO Common Operational Picture Programme
Ukraine Offers to Pay $15B for 10 Patriot Missile Systems
Oman Signs New Radar Deal with Spain’s Indra
U.S. Space Force Awards V2X $62M to Support COBRA DANE Radar in...
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...
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...