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Russian Mi-8 Helicopter Shot Down with Missile from Ukrainian Sea Drone

December 31, 2024 @ 09:24 AM

Ukrainian forces have downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a Magura V5 naval strike drone in the Black Sea near Cape Tarkhankut, Crimea, on December 31. The operation, led by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraines (DIU) special unit, "Group 13," marks the first recorded destruction of an aerial target by a naval drone
Embraer Secures Order for Six A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft

December 31, 2024 @ 07:45 AM

Embraer has announced a firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The order, part of the company's fourth-quarter 2024 backlog, is scheduled for delivery in 2026
Chinese Planemaker, Comac to Expand Production as C919 Airliner Orders Grow

December 30, 2024 @ 02:33 PM

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is increasing its production capacity to address a growing backlog of orders for its C919 narrowbody airliner. Comac announced plans on Saturday to expand its manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, where it already employs a workforce of 10,000
Turkey’s Hurkus-2 Trainer Completes First Flight

December 30, 2024 @ 01:41 PM

The HÜRKUŞ-2 training aircraft, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), has completed its first flight. This 20-minute flight reached an altitude of 6,500 feet and a speed of 140 knots
Bangkok Debunks UN Report of Thai Banks Helping Myanmar Buy Weapons

December 30, 2024 @ 10:27 AM

Thai authorities have rejected claims by the United Nations that financial institutions in the country facilitated the Myanmar junta's purchase of military supplies in 2023. The Bank of Thailand (BoT) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) issued a joint statement following an investigation prompted by a June 2024 report from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Finland Investigates EstLink 2 Damage Allegedly Caused by Russia-Linked Tanker Anchor

December 30, 2024 @ 07:40 AM

Finnish police have launched a detailed investigation after the EstLink 2 power line between Finland and Estonia was disrupted on December 25, allegedly by the anchor of the Cook Islands-flagged tanker Eagle S. Investigators discovered an anchor mark spanning tens of kilometers on the Gulf of Finland's seabed, though the exact location where the anchor may have dislodged remains unknown, according to Sami Pyle, head of the investigation
Ukraine's Brave1 Platform Tests Germany-made Shahed Drone Interceptor

December 30, 2024 @ 07:04 AM

Ukraines Brave1 platform recently tested a German-built interceptor drone designed to counter reconnaissance UAVs and Shahed drones. Brave1, a Ukrainian government initiative launched in April 2023, is working to connect technology companies and developers to create solutions for defense
South Korea to Inspect Boeing 737-800 Planes after Jeju Air Crash

December 30, 2024 @ 06:21 AM

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced a special inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country after a Jeju Air passenger plane crashed at Muan International Airport on December 29. The crash resulted in 179 fatalities out of 181 passengers and crew onboard
China Unveils 600-Kilogram Thrust Engines for Heavy, Long-endurance Drones

December 29, 2024 @ 12:01 PM

Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) has completed the first ignition of its indigenously developed 600-kilogram thrust-class high-end turbofan engine on Friday, according to a statement published by the company on its official WeChat account. The new will significantly enhance China's capability in the 1
Ukraine Slows Use of ATACMS Missiles as Stockpiles Dwindle

December 28, 2024 @ 08:46 AM

Ukraine has reportedly reduced its use of U.S

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