Russia concerned over emergence of Turkish combat drones in Ukraine
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Russia concerned over emergence of Turkish combat drones in Ukraine
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it dismayed over Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone systems in the Donbass region of Ukraine. “Obviously, there can hardly be anything to rejoice about given that Turkish drones, as the story goes, are surfacing somewhere in…
Lockheed Martin’s new tactical satellites provide global, persistent support for warfighters
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Lockheed Martin’s new tactical satellites provide global, persistent support for warfighters
U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin Corp. is addressing the accelerating demand for space-enabled warfighting capabilities with a new line of rapid, integrated and affordable tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) satellites. These satellites…
Iveco opens new factory in Romania for high mobility trucks
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Bell UH-1D has been retired from Bundeswehr after 53 years of service
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Secretary of Russian Security Council fears Ukrainian invasion
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Secretary of Russian Security Council fears Ukrainian invasion
Kremlin has sharply changed its rhetoric and is already talking about the probable invasion of Ukraine in occupied Crimea. Ukraine’s special services are plotting to carry out acts of sabotage and terror attacks in Crimea, including at vital infrastructure…
Poland inks deal with U.S. for 5 C-130H Hercules aircraft
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Poland inks deal with U.S. for 5 C-130H Hercules aircraft
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Wednesday that Poland has signed a contract for five ex-US Air Force C-130H Hercules airlifters. “We have signed a contract to acquire 5 C-130H aircraft under the Excess Defense Articles program,” said Mariusz…
U.S. Marine’s MQ-9A completed 10,000 flight hours in support of Central Command operations
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U.S. Marine’s MQ-9A completed 10,000 flight hours in support of Central Command operations
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command reported that its first MQ-9A Unmanned Aerial System achieved 10,000 total flight hours in the Central Command area of responsibility, a major milestone for the modernization of the force. The MQ-9A “Reaper” is a Remote…
U.S. Army tests counter-drone interceptors at Yuma Proving Ground
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U.S. Army tests counter-drone interceptors at Yuma Proving Ground
The U.S. Army hosted week-long counter-sUnmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) focused on the most cutting edge drone-busting technology in a low collateral effects interceptor assessment. This demonstration’s primary…
Kazakhstan’s Su-30 fighter crashes over Balkhash
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Kazakhstan’s Su-30 fighter crashes over Balkhash
The Kazakhstan Air Defense Forces (KADF) Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker multi-role combat aircraft has crashed in Balkhash, in southeastern Kazakhstan. “During routine training mission at the landing approach at the training aviation center of the city of Balkhash…
Northrop Grumman secures $99M contract for Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
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Northrop Grumman secures $99M contract for Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
Defense giant Northrop Grumman Corp. won an additional $99 million for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft ordered by France, the Defense Department announced this week. The award is a modification of a previous contract for procuring…
Japan’s first RQ-4B drone completes maiden flight
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Japan’s first RQ-4B drone completes maiden flight
Japanese first RQ-4B Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle completed its maiden flight, marking a major milestone for the international program. According to a Northrop Grumman statement, Corporation successfully completed the first flight of Japan’s RQ-4B Global…
XTEND delivers counter-drone interceptors to U.S. military
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XTEND delivers counter-drone interceptors to U.S. military
Xtend, an Israeli startup, announced that it is providing counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies for U.S. military and defense entities. To date, the Israeli startup has delivered its Skylord Griffon counter-drone interception systems to the…
Hundreds of military helicopters scare Russians
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Hundreds of military helicopters scare Russians
Social media has been flooded with videos and photos of a huge number of low-flying military helicopters in almost the whole of Russia. For several days, hundreds of transport and attack helicopters can be spotted flying through almost all of Russia. Russians…
First rendering of BAE Systems’ OMFV emerges in social media
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First rendering of BAE Systems’ OMFV emerges in social media
Global defense company BAE Systems has revealed the rendering of its proposal for the Army’s new infantry vehicle – the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle. The new vehicle, slated to ultimately replace the decades-old Bradley, will achieve operational combat…
Russia denies aggressive intentions that Ukraine fears
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Russia denies aggressive intentions that Ukraine fears
Senior Russian politicians have denied his country has any aggressive intentions in relation to Ukraine, saying that all its large-scale military exercises are aimed only at strengthening the country’s defense. Earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry…
Russia deploys A-50 airborne early warning aircraft on western border
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Russia deploys A-50 airborne early warning aircraft on western border
Data acquired by plane-tracking site FlightRadar confirms redeployment of at least two Russian A-50 Aerial Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the country’s western border. According to an account by a user who posted one of the FlightRadar screengrabs…
Russian fighter jet again intercept U.S. Air Force RC-135 spy plane
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Russian fighter jet again intercept U.S. Air Force RC-135 spy plane
Russian MiG-31 Foxhound fighter jet intercepted U.S. Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft over the Pacific Ocean along the southeastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Friday. According to the ministry…
U.S. Air Force awards mysterious contract to Lockheed Martin for high altitude platforms
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U.S. Air Force awards mysterious contract to Lockheed Martin for high altitude platforms
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp was awarded a mysterious contract from the U.S. Air Force for various high altitude platforms, according to the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcements. The award, announced by the U.S. Department…
Hanwha, Oshkosh team for U.S. Army’s future ground combat vehicle competition
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Hanwha, Oshkosh team for U.S. Army’s future ground combat vehicle competition
South Korea’s Hanwha Defense has forged a team with U.S. military vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. to compete in the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) competition, according to an April 19 company statement. According to a company news release…
U.S. Navy awards contract to Huntington Ingalls for amphibious assault ship LHA 9
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U.S. Navy awards contract to Huntington Ingalls for amphibious assault ship LHA 9
The U.S. Department of Defense and Huntington Ingalls Industries announced on Monday an agreement worth about $107,1 million for long lead-time material (LLTM) for amphibious assault ship LHA 9. As noted by the company, this modification brings the total…
Boeing receives $79.4M for support for Japanese KC-46A tankers
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Boeing receives $79.4M for support for Japanese KC-46A tankers
American plane-maker Boeing has won a sole-source, $79,4 million deal for KC-46A long-lead spares, initial spares and support equipment from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, according to an Apr. 19 Pentagon announcement. The award, an undefinitized…