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Leeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands Source of Pollution on Frisian Shipping
May 29, 2024 @ 11:32 AMLeeuwarden Air Base in the Netherlands has been identified as the source of PFAS contamination in the Jelsumer Feart located in the Dutch province of Friesland, according to research published today by Wetterskip Fryslân. The air base is implementing measures to address the pollution, including the remediation of a former fire training site
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Poland Signs $735M Contract for JASSM-ER Missiles
May 29, 2024 @ 10:55 AMPoland's Defense Ministry signed a contract worth $735 million for the acquisition of JASSM-ER air-to-surface missiles, to be integrated into the Polish Army's arsenal. This purchase marks the largest investment in this type of missile to date, involving several hundred rockets with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers
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HIMARS No Longer a Difficult Target: Russia MoD
May 27, 2024 @ 06:56 AMThe Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 26 that the Vostok Group of Forces' anti-aircraft gunners have neutralized Western-made projectiles and missiles, including the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), which are no longer considered difficult targets. This is attributed to the capabilities of the Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system
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Fincantieri Marinette Marine Wins $1B for U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class Frigates
May 24, 2024 @ 04:04 AMThe Pentagon today awarded a modification
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MBDA Signs Contract with IAR Brasov for Integration of Marte ER on...
May 24, 2024 @ 03:47 AMMBDA has signed a contract with Romanian aerospace manufacturer IAR Brasov to integrate the Marte ER missile onto a maritime helicopter platform for the Romanian Naval Forces, based on the Airbus H215M platform. The contract was finalized at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition, held in Romania from May 22 to 24
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DARPA Unveils Six Design Concepts for a Low-weight, Large-payload, Long-endurance UAV
May 23, 2024 @ 06:23 PMANCILLARY, DARPA's program for Advanced Aircraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY, unveils six design concepts for a low-weight, large-payload, long-endurance VTOL uncrewed X-plane. The configurations and technology designs come from a wide array of performers, from small start-up to legacy aerospace companies, broadening the network of partners contributing to the program
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Poland Secures $960M Agreement for Purchase of Aerostats to Detect Airborne, Maritime...
May 23, 2024 @ 08:28 AMPoland has finalized a contract worth $960 million for the acquisition of aerostat-based early warning radar systems. The
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PBS Leads Czech Consortium in Contract Signing with Lockheed Martin for F-35...
May 23, 2024 @ 07:09 AMPBS Velká Bíteš, alongside Czech firms ONE3D and HiLASE, inked a
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French Air Force Test Fires Improved Nuclear Capable ASMPA-R Missile from Rafale...
May 23, 2024 @ 06:19 AMIn a demonstration of its airborne nuclear deterrent capability, the French Air Force conducted a test firing of the improved, nuclear-capable ASMPA-R medium-range supersonic air-to-surface missile from a Rafale B aircraft on May 22. During the test firing, an ASMPA-R missile (without a nuclear warhead) was launched by a Rafale B of the French Air and Space Force as part of the DURANDAL operation, aimed at representing a strategic raid
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MBDA to Enhance Italian Air Defense Systems' Capabilities with CAMM-ER Missiles
May 22, 2024 @ 08:18 PMMBDA and OCCAR have amended a contract to enhance the technical capabilities of Italian air defense systems using CAMM-ER missiles. These systems, named Grifo and MAADS, serve the Italian Army and Air Force
L3Harris, Israel Aerospace Partner to Develop Blue Sky Warden for Israeli Light-Attack...
U.S. Army Picks Lockheed’s Spike NLOS for Phase 2 of Long-Range Strike...
Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Typhoon Sale to Turkey
Russia Accuses U.K. of Involvement in Sabotage Operations Against Its Interests
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
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...