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French Firm CILAS Unveils Portable Laser Rifle Prototype

April 14, 2025 @ 04:52 AM

French defense company CILAS has unveiled a new prototype laser weapon in the form factor of an assault rifle, aiming to offer compact laser firepower for dismounted forces. The new system, called HELMA-LP, was showcased at the SOFINS 2025 special operations exhibition, according to
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction

April 4, 2025 @ 12:09 PM

The Italian Navys first next-generation FREMM EVO frigate entered production on April 3, with a steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieris Riva Trigoso shipyard in Genoa. The contract for two FREMM EVO frigates was signed in July 2024 between OSN—a joint venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%)—and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement)
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control

April 2, 2025 @ 11:24 AM

Ukraine has conducted tests of long-range first-person-view (FPV) drones equipped with fiber optic control, the state defense technology cluster Brave1
Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil

April 2, 2025 @ 07:33 AM

The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The
Lethal Humvee SUV with Air-to-Air Missiles, EW Systems Being Built in Ukraine

March 29, 2025 @ 08:18 AM

Ukraine has developed a mobile air defense system based on the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or the ‘Humvee) SUV, integrating air-to-air missiles and electronic warfare (EW) systems. The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade has released images of the system, which has been heavily modified
Indian Army, DRDO Develop FPV Kamikaze Drone

March 28, 2025 @ 10:14 AM

The Indian Armys Fleur-De-Lis Brigade has tested an indigenously developed First-Person View (FPV) kamikaze drone equipped with an impact-based anti-tank munition. Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the drone is designed to enhance tactical engagements through precision drone warfare
Russian Nuclear Submarine Modified to Carry Tsirkon Hypersonic Missile

March 28, 2025 @ 09:34 AM

The Russian Navys Project 885M Yasen-M nuclear-powered submarine Perm will be the first regular carrier of the 3M22 Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic missile, according to TASS, citing materials from Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to Murmansk. The submarines design has been modified to accommodate the new missile system
Four U.S. Soldiers Still Missing in Lithuania After M88 Hercules Vehicle Sinks...

March 27, 2025 @ 02:38 PM

Rescuers in Lithuania continued efforts on Thursday to recover the vehicle of four U.S
Australia Receives First HIMARS Rocket Systems

March 24, 2025 @ 12:14 PM

The Australian Army received its first two HIMARS rocket systems on March 21, at Avalon Airport, marking the start of its long-range firepower enhancement effort
Russian Troops Disguise Themselves as Ukrainian Forces as War Losses Hit Highest...

March 21, 2025 @ 07:26 AM

Russian troops disguised themselves as Ukrainian soldiers during Operation Potok, using blue armbands similar to those worn by Ukraines military to maneuver undetected, according to a Russian airborne assault brigade commander. The commander, identified by the call sign "Morpekh," told

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