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Turkey’s ANKA-3 Combat Drone Performs Maiden Flight
December 28, 2023 @ 09:40 AMThe Anka-3 combat drone, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), completed its maiden flight this morning. The first prototype's structural assembly was finalized in January 2023, showcasing a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kilograms (14,330 pounds) and a payload capacity of 1,200 kilograms (2,646 pounds)
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Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications
December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AMThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
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Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones
December 28, 2023 @ 05:37 AMThe Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
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Pakistan Test-Fires Fatah 2, a Long-Range Precision Strike Weapon
December 28, 2023 @ 04:40 AMPakistan has test-fired its new indigenous long-range precision strike weapon, the Fatah 2, with a range of around 400km. The test, carried out by the military's media branch, marks a substantial leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Fatah 1, which boasts a range of approximately 140km
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Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
December 27, 2023 @ 10:51 AMThe final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
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European Project on Low-noise Naval Propeller Development Finalised
December 27, 2023 @ 08:39 AMThe European Defence Agency (EDA) project, "Next Generation of Propellers" (NextProp), concluded with the successful development of models and tools for designing low-noise naval propellers. The final meeting of the EDA project occurred in Brussels this month
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Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export
December 27, 2023 @ 04:51 AMKomeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
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Last Delivery of ASELPOD as New Turkish Targeting Pod Enters Development
December 26, 2023 @ 05:28 AMThe ASELPOD Targeting Pod, developed by ASELSAN, is on the verge of its final mass production delivery to the Turkish Air Force. These pods, crafted entirely with national resources, are set to join the Air Force inventory after undergoing acceptance activities
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DAPA Signs Contract for Third Jang Bogo-III Batch-II Submarine Construction for S.Korean...
December 26, 2023 @ 04:35 AMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, finalized a contract with Hanwha Ocean for the construction of the third ship, Jang Bogo-Ⅲ Batch*-Ⅱ, valued at KRW 1,101.9 billion
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S.Korean DAPA Concludes 'Joint Theater Joint Fire Operation System-Korea' Performance Improvement Project...
December 26, 2023 @ 04:00 AMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), under the leadership of Director Eom Dong-hwan, declared the successful completion of the Joint Theater Joint Fire Operation System-Korea (JFOS-K) performance improvement project on December 20. The JFOS-K, designed to facilitate real-time detection and identification of key enemy targets through the integration of joint detection and strike assets, has undergone enhancements as part of a project initiated by DAPA in 2020
Chinese Carrier Based J-35 Jets Could Fly off Proposed New Russian Aircraft...
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
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...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...