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Ukrainians Target Two Russian Black Sea Fleet Landing Ships in Crimea

March 25, 2024 @ 09:10 AM

Ukrainian defense forces executed precision strikes on Russian naval assets and infrastructure in Crimea, confirming hits on two key Russian landing ships, the "Yamal" and "Azov" Ropucha-class vessels, stationed in Sevastopol's port. Additionally, Ukrainian Air Force operations targeted the communication hub of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and other critical installations utilized by occupying forces
Indonesian Army Tests Spanish-Made ALPHA A900 Unmanned System

March 25, 2024 @ 08:52 AM

The Indonesian Army's Center for Army Weaponry, Pussenarmed, recently conducted trials of the Spanish-origin ALPHA A900 Unmanned System. The trials, which took place on March 18 at Husein Sastranegara Airport, aimed to assess the capabilities and limitations of the new armed system tool in target detection using UAVs, according to an official Pussenarmed
S.Korea Oks Mass Production for KF-21 Fighters; to Limit Initial Production to...

March 23, 2024 @ 05:33 AM

The South Korean government approved the initial mass production plan for its KF-21 fighter jets on Friday, with 40 units planned in total, but contracts for only 20 units are set for this year. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) stressed the urgency of replacing outdated F-4 and F-5 aircraft
Filipino Scientists Blocked by Chinese Vessel from Accessing South China Sea Reef

March 23, 2024 @ 05:19 AM

Filipino scientists were obstructed by a Chinese vessel on as they attempted to access a reef in the disputed South China Sea. The incident, which occurred on Thursday near Sandy Cay, several kilometers from the Philippine-held Thitu Island in the Spratly Islands, has heightened tensions in the region
French DGA Receives Two Twin-Seater Rafale B Aircraft for Upgrade to F4.1...

March 22, 2024 @ 07:40 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) took delivery of two twin-seater Rafale B aircraft, designated "B364" and "B363," at the Dassault Aviation site in Mérignac (Gironde), set to undergo upgrades to the F4.1 standard
Taiwan to Receive Two MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones in 2026

March 22, 2024 @ 03:40 AM

Taiwan will take delivery of the first two MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from the United States in 2026, with two more scheduled for delivery in 2027. Additionally, assurances have been given regarding the delivery of FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air-defense systems to Taiwan, with a target completion date of the following year
Bayraktar Akinci Launches MAM-L, MAM-T Guided Bombs to Strike Targets

March 21, 2024 @ 08:39 AM

Turkey's Bayraktar AKINCI drone underwent a series of live firing trials during which it launched Roketsan's MAM-L and MAM-T guided bombs, equipped with television (TV) and imaging infrared (IIR) seekers, respectively. The tests were conducted recently in the Black Sea, drone maker Baykar
U.S. Army Tests New ALTIUS-700M Kamikaze Drone

March 21, 2024 @ 07:27 AM

Anduril Industries has announced the completion of testing for its ALTIUS-700M loitering munition by the U.S
NATO Taps Hungary for Defense Innovation, Testing

March 21, 2024 @ 06:38 AM

NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has announced an expansion in Hungary, doubling its presence in the country by integrating accelerator sites and test centers into its research and development network. Beyond advancing technologies and manufacturing defense equipment, NATO DIANA aims to foster defense-based innovation
Norway to Invest $90M to Accelerate NASAMS Production

March 21, 2024 @ 05:29 AM

The Norwegian government has unveiled intentions to procure essential components for NASAMS air defense systems production, aimed at improving delivery times for launcher units upon signing new contracts. The government has proposed an allocation of approximately NOK 941 million ($90 million) to KONGSBERG as part of a new investment proposition for the Norwegian Armed Forces, which is being submitted to the Norwegian Parliament for political consideration

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