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Nigeria Acquires 24 M-346 Jets, 10 AW-109 Helicopters from Italy

October 14, 2024 @ 01:57 PM

Nigeria's air force has acquired 24 Italian-made M-346 attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Air Force spokesperson Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa
Russia Skips Shahed Drone Strikes for First Time in 48 Days: Did...

October 14, 2024 @ 01:01 PM

Russia did not deploy Iranian-made loitering munitions against Ukraine during the night of October 13-14, marking the first time in 48 days that such attacks were absent. This development follows a recent Ukrainian strike that
South Korea to Deploy Homegrown Infrared Shielding Smoke Canisters in 2025

October 14, 2024 @ 09:19 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Samyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
Russian Tu-134 Military Transport Aircraft Destroyed in Fire

October 14, 2024 @ 07:29 AM

A Russian Tu-134 military transport aircraft was destroyed in a fire at the Orenburg-2 airfield in Orenburg Oblast, according to a report by Ukraines Defense Intelligence (HUR) on October 13. The aircraft belonged to the 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment of the Russian Armed Forces
Chinese Coast Guard, Military Surround Taiwan, Taipei Vows Response

October 14, 2024 @ 03:47 AM

The Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) today encircled Taiwan while its military conducted land, sea and air drills enforcing an effective blockade of the Island even as Taipei vowed to defend its sovereignty. “The China Coast Guard's 2901 formation, 1305 formation, 1303 formation and 2102 formation carried out law enforcement patrols in the waters around the Taiwan Island on October 14th, which is a practical action to manage and control the Taiwan Island according to the one-China principle,” said Liu Dejun, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG), on Monday morning
Airbus Demonstrates Manned, Unmanned Helicopter Teaming

October 11, 2024 @ 12:08 PM

Airbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network
KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland

October 10, 2024 @ 09:34 AM

KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Anduril Unveils Bolt Family VTOL UAVs Combining Reconnaissance, Surveillance & Attack Functions

October 10, 2024 @ 08:04 AM

Anduril has announced the launch of the Bolt family of man-packable, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Autonomous Air Vehicles (AAVs), aimed at enhancing tactical capabilities for combat missions. The base model, Bolt, is designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) as well as search and rescue operations
Pilots Shortage Forces China to Lower Selection Criteria for Carrier Aircraft Crew

October 10, 2024 @ 07:49 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has revised its recruitment criteria for pilots of carrier-based aircraft due to a shortage of qualified candidates. The changes allow younger applicants, including high school graduates and recent bachelor's or master's degree holders, to participate in the pilot selection program for 2025
Ukrainian Neptune Missile Destroys Russian Base Storing Iran-Sourced Drones

October 10, 2024 @ 04:49 AM

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have reported the destruction of a Russian drone storage facility in Krasnodar Krai using Neptune missiles. The facility, located in the village of Oktyabrske, was storing approximately 400 Shahed loitering munitions, also known as "Geran" UAVs, sourced from Iran

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