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Ukraine Orders Additional 35mm Ammunition for Gepard Air Defense Guns

January 6, 2025 @ 11:47 AM

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply an additional 180,000 rounds of 35mm HEI-T ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The order, valued in the high double-digit million euro range, was finalized in December 2024 and is being funded by the German government
Philippine Coast Guard Issues Radio Challenge to China's 'Monster' Vessel Near Zambales

January 6, 2025 @ 07:00 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed a patrol ship and two aircraft to monitor China Coast Guard (CCG) Vessel 5901, the worlds largest coast guard ship, after it was sighted 100 kilometers off Capones Island, Zambales province, on Saturday. Known as “The Monster,” the 12,000-ton vessel was detected using Canadas Dark Vessel Detection system, prompting immediate action from the PCG
Russia Deploys Top General to Kursk as Ukrainian Forces Press Offensive

January 6, 2025 @ 05:56 AM

Russia has dispatched General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov to the Kursk region following intensified Ukrainian counterattacks, signaling escalating tensions along the southern Russian border. Yevkurov, who was promoted to full Army General by President Vladimir Putin in December, met with Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein in a “working meeting,” as confirmed via Telegram
Ukrainian FPV Drones Chase and Kill 77 North Korean Troops: British Forces

January 1, 2025 @ 12:27 PM

Ukrainian FPV drones attacked North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, killing 77 soldiers, where Ukrainian forces are fighting to maintain a foothold. Footage of the strikes has surfaced, reportedly showing the attacks that injured 40 others over three days, writes
Saudi Arabia Eyes Purchase of 100 KAAN Fighter Jets from Turkey

January 1, 2025 @ 08:59 AM

Saudi Arabia is reportedly pursuing a deal to acquire 100 KAAN fighter jets from Turkey as part of its Vision 2030 initiative. The discussions regarding the deal took place during a meeting in Istanbul last week between Haluk Gorgun, head of the Turkish Defence Industries Directorate, and Saudi Assistant Defence Minister Khalid Bin Hussein Al-Bayari
Multiple Storm Shadow Missiles Destroy Russian Underground Bunker, Other Targets in Kursk:...

January 1, 2025 @ 07:31 AM

At least six Storm Shadow missiles struck multiple locations in Lgov, Kursk Oblast, including a Russian command bunker near the Lgov-2 railway station, according to Ukrainian military sources. The missile strike, reported on December 30, caused damage to the underground bunker, which was built in 2018 and measured approximately 45 by 30 meters
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
Russia Attempted to Cover up Azeri Airlines Crash with “Absurd Theories”: ...

December 30, 2024 @ 09:10 AM

Russia tried to cover up the December 26 Azeri Airlines Embraer plane crash that killed 28 passengers and crew with “absurd theories” that included the plane crashing into a flock of birds and an explosion on board caused by a gas cylinder. In an interview with AzTV aired yesterday, President Aliyev said that the facts indicate that the Azerbaijani civilian plane was damaged from the outside over Russian territory, near the city of Grozny, and almost lost control
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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