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Aerovel's Flexrotor Unveils Heavy Fuel Engine Integration

January 30, 2024 @ 03:35 AM

Aerovel Corporation has recently unveiled the integration of a Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) into its Flexrotor Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft. The incorporation of the proprietary fuel mixture control in the
Three U.S. Soldiers Killed, 34 Injured in Drone Attack on American Base...

January 29, 2024 @ 07:06 AM

A one-way drone attack struck a U.S
Some 24 Russian Drone Pilots Killed in HIMARS Rocket Attack

January 26, 2024 @ 03:33 PM

A group of 24 Russian drone pilots were killed in a targeted strike on a building in which they were being trained in the operation of first person view (FPV) drones. Pro-Ukrainian Telegram account, “Cheka-OGPU” reported that the attack took place on January 24 around 1500 hours near the village of Pokrovka in the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine, a rocket attack was carried out, as a result of which 24 Russian servicemen were killed and 4 more were injured
China Firmly Opposes Philippine Construction Activities in Contested Waters

January 26, 2024 @ 08:27 AM

China has firmly opposed any construction activities by the Philippines on islands and reefs in the South China Sea that China claims as its own. A Chinese defense spokesperson, Senior Colonel Wu Qian, made the statement during a regular press conference on Thursday
Indonesian Army Receives Four AS 550 Fennec Helicopters

January 25, 2024 @ 02:18 PM

The Indonesian Army has officially received four AS 550 Fennec helicopters, along with comprehensive refurbishment and spare parts, courtesy of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The handover ceremony took place at the South Terminal Apron of the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Missing Russian Missile Defense Systems Led to Il-76MD Downing: Pro-Russian Media

January 25, 2024 @ 09:26 AM

The tragic shooting down of a Russian Il-76-MD aircraft in the airspace over Kursk and Belgorod which killed 74 persons including 65 Ukrainian POWs has exposed shortcomings in Russian air defense systems. While the missiles had been detected by both the IL-76 aircraft and a ground-based air defense radar, there were no S-400 or other air defense systems within range of the lauched missiles to intercept them
French Ministry of Interior Procures 42 H145 Helicopters from Airbus

January 25, 2024 @ 07:12 AM

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 new H145 helicopters, marking another procurement for Airbus Helicopters. The order, made at the close of 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, is slated for delivery commencement in 2024
Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination

January 23, 2024 @ 11:59 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated vessel training center
Romanian Pilot Performs Maiden Flight at European F-16 Training Center

January 20, 2024 @ 06:10 AM

A Romanian pilot, trained within the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC), conducted the first flight with an F-16 aircraft provided by the Royal Netherlands Air Forces on January 15. This was announced by the Romanian defense ministry on Thursday
Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...

January 19, 2024 @ 12:37 PM

Test flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations

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