Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian tank outfitted with active protection system
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Ukrainian artillery destroyed Russian tank outfitted with active protection system
Ukrainian artillery reportedly destroyed a Russian main battle tank assigned to 4th Guards Kantemirovskaya Tank Division that was outfitted with an active protection system, called Drozd. Video footage has appeared online reportedly showing a destroyed position…
Russia carries out 1403 airstrikes in Ukraine since start of invasion
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Russia carries out 1403 airstrikes in Ukraine since start of invasion
The Russian Armed Forces have carried out 1403 airstrikes in Ukraine since the start of the invasion, according to the spokesperson for the coutnry's Ministry of Defense. "Since the beginning of hostilities, the enemy has launched 291 missile strikes; has…
Russia uses western components for its combat vehicles
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Russia uses western components for its combat vehicles
Russian defense companies that manufacture armored vehicles and trucks are using western components to equip their military vehicles. As Infocar.ua reported, Ukrainian experts found Bosch, ZF Group, Danfoss and MANN + HUMMEL systems in Russian military vehicles…
Russian troops use Belarus’ airport to strike targets in Ukraine
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Russian troops use Belarus’ airport to strike targets in Ukraine
Russian troops are using an airport located 3 km north-east of Gomel, the second-largest city in Belarus, to strike targets in Ukraine. In the newly released video, shared by the official account of the Russian defense Ministry, observers spotted footage…
Russia uses ageing missiles to draw out Ukrainian air defenses
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Russia uses ageing missiles to draw out Ukrainian air defenses
The Russian Aerospace Forces are still using 47-year-old missiles during its wild-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Kh-31 is a Russian air-to-surface missile carried by aircraft such as the Su-35 and Su-34. The air-launched anti-radiation configuration of this…
Boeing begins assembly of first P-8A Poseidon for New Zealand
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Boeing begins assembly of first P-8A Poseidon for New Zealand
Boeing's Poseidon program has reached a new key milestone with the assembly of the first P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft for New Zealand. Boeing P-8A team members and Spirit AeroSystems employees have laid the keel beam for New Zealand’s first P-8A. This process…
Lockheed Martin delivered its 500th C-130J Super Hercules airlifter
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Lockheed Martin delivered its 500th C-130J Super Hercules airlifter
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin Corp. said that it has recently delivered its 500th C-130J Super Hercules airlifter. This Super Hercules (Lockheed Martin aircraft #5934) is a C-130J-30 aircraft assigned to the 130th Airlift Wing located at…
Russian soldier surrendered his tank to Ukrainian army
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Russian soldier surrendered his tank to Ukrainian army
One operational main battle tank operated by Kremlin's troops is now in the control of Ukrainian army after Russian soldier surrendered his combat vehicle. Russian soldier surrendered his tank voluntarily to Ukraine's forces, which saved his life, according…
Russian soldiers looting Ukrainian military clothing warehouses
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Russian soldiers looting Ukrainian military clothing warehouses
Russian invasion forces in recent weeks looted warehouses belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Southern region, journalist Yana Kholodna said on Tuesday. She released some footage showing Russian soldiers wearing Ukrainian military boots Talan.…
F-22 Raptor’s landing gear collapses in Florida
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F-22 Raptor’s landing gear collapses in Florida
The landing gear of a F-22 Raptor fighter jet collapsed during landing at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida on Tuesday morning, causing it to veer off the runway. There are currently no reports of injuries. Raptor fghter jet assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing…
Two Turkish A400M transport planes stuck in Ukrainian airport
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Two Turkish A400M transport planes stuck in Ukrainian airport
Two Turkish Air Force Airbus A400M military transport aircraft have been stuck in Ukraine as Russia invasion continues. Turkish transport planes arrived at the Boryspil International Airport outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv a few hours before the start…
Ukrainian civilians steals Russian armored vehicle
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Ukrainian civilians steals Russian armored vehicle
Stubborn Ukrainian resistance are hampering Russian attacks more than Moscow planners expected. Since the Russian incasion of Ukraine broke out, social media has been flooded with dozens videos which are being shared widely. One such video claims to show…
USS Springfield fast-attack submarine arrives in Guam
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USS Springfield fast-attack submarine arrives in Guam
The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) arrived March 21 at Naval Base Guam from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, shifting its homeport as part of the U.S. Navy strategic laydown plan for naval forces in…
Pennsylvania National Guard is first to field new SIGINT system
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Pennsylvania National Guard is first to field new SIGINT system
The Pennsylvania National Guard recently became the first National Guard in the country to field the new Tactical Dismounted Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence system. Eight Pa. National Guard Soldiers trained here March 13-17 on the TDEWS, which…
Boeing’s potentially game-changing unmanned aircraft get a new name
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Boeing’s potentially game-changing unmanned aircraft get a new name
The Boeing's new unmanned aircraft will be called the MQ-28A Ghost Bat, the aerospace giant announced this week. Australia’s Defence Minister, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, announced the designator and name at a dedicated ceremony held at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.…
BAE Systems offers its Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for US Army
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BAE Systems offers its Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for US Army
Britain’s biggest defence company BAE Systems sais it is offering the Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for the U.S. Army’s Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle program. As noted by the company, the bid comes after Beowulf successfully completed the prototype evaluation…
North Korea confirms reports it has test-fired its largest intercontinental ballistic missile yet
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North Korea confirms reports it has test-fired its largest intercontinental ballistic missile yet
North Korea has announced that it successfully launched its its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) since 2017 in a test on Thursday. State media said it successfully launched its largest intercontinental ballistic missile called the Hwasong-17.…
US Army’s new short-range air defense system debut in exercise held in Estonia
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US Army’s new short-range air defense system debut in exercise held in Estonia
The U.S. Army’s newest Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) system is making its debut at military exercise Saber Strike in Estonia. According to the 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, the new short-range air defense system has destroyed a…
US Marines evaluates transportability of its new ship-killing system
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US Marines evaluates transportability of its new ship-killing system
The U.S. Marine Corps is evaluating a transportability of its Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, also known as NMESIS, aboard of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is the first L-class ship to embark the NMESIS…
Italian Navy adds first Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship to the fleet
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Italian Navy adds first Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship to the fleet
The Italian Navy took delivery of its first Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship last week. The delivery of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Paolo Thaon di Revel”, first of seven vessels, took place at Fincantieri’s…
South Korea performs first F-35 elephant walk
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South Korea performs first F-35 elephant walk
The South Korea's Air Force has performed an 'elephant walk' training with 28 F-35A fighter planes on Mar. 25, a day after North Korea test-fired an Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile. Seoul's Defense Ministry said on Friday that Defense Minister…