US Army Aviation transports NATO troops injured today in Ukraine to Romanian hospitals for subsequent evacuation.
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TAIWAN – 9 Chinese PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m., today.
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NATO faces a new reality: Beijing questions US naval power after approaching it in combat capabilities, although not yet completely surpassing it.
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KNDS France/Nexter LRU Multiple Launch Rocket System concept on Czech Tatra 815-7 8x8 chassis.
First production units will be developed till 2035. They also plan to develop their own missiles.
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First production units will be developed till 2035. They also plan to develop their own missiles.
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US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers CVN 71 Theodore Roosevelt and CVN 72 Abraham Lincoln in holiday colors in San Diego.
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NEW – Chinese defense scientists display new-generation electronic warfare weapon design to the world
Scientists have revealed the design concepts, key algorithms and manufacturing methods of a new electronic weapon
The weapon is designed to launch multiple beams from a single antenna, targeting various objects simultaneously.
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Scientists have revealed the design concepts, key algorithms and manufacturing methods of a new electronic weapon
The weapon is designed to launch multiple beams from a single antenna, targeting various objects simultaneously.
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US reaches deal to extend military presence at Qatar base
“The United States has secretly entered into an agreement that extends its military presence at a major base in Qatar for another ten years,” CNN reports, citing officials.
"The base is the Al Udeid Air Base, which is located in the desert southwest of Doha and hosts the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East," Reuters citing officials
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“The United States has secretly entered into an agreement that extends its military presence at a major base in Qatar for another ten years,” CNN reports, citing officials.
"The base is the Al Udeid Air Base, which is located in the desert southwest of Doha and hosts the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East," Reuters citing officials
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NATO members plan to purchase up to 1,000 missiles for the Patriot air defense system from US
NATOs Brussels HQ said it is supporting a group of member nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, with a contract to buy up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles.
The purchasing agency of the Alliance signed a contract for the production of missiles, and European production capacity will also be increased.
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NATOs Brussels HQ said it is supporting a group of member nations, including Germany, the Netherlands, Romania and Spain, with a contract to buy up to 1,000 Patriot air defense missiles.
The purchasing agency of the Alliance signed a contract for the production of missiles, and European production capacity will also be increased.
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HUGE – Turkey has approved a plan for the design and construction of its own aircraft carrier.
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Norway will send two F-16s to Denmark for training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - Reuters
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Chinese state media unveiled new images of China's most advanced aircraft carrier yet, the Fujian (CV-18).
The Fujian is a CATOBAR carrier with 3 EMALS electro-magnetic catapults (US carries have 4).
The carrier is finishing fitting out and will start sea trials very soon.
The carrier would operate an air group of 40 fighter aircraft, plus propeller-powered transport and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Displacement: 80,000–100,000 tons
Length: 300 meters
Width: 73 meters
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 8 boilers, 4 shafts
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The Fujian is a CATOBAR carrier with 3 EMALS electro-magnetic catapults (US carries have 4).
The carrier is finishing fitting out and will start sea trials very soon.
The carrier would operate an air group of 40 fighter aircraft, plus propeller-powered transport and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Displacement: 80,000–100,000 tons
Length: 300 meters
Width: 73 meters
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 8 boilers, 4 shafts
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On January 3, Ukraine and Russia held a prisoner exchange as a result of which 230 Ukrainian and 248 Russian servicemen returned home, according to both sides' statements.
Russian Defense Ministry said that the return of Russian military personnel from captivity became possible thanks to the negotiations with participation of the UAE.
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Russian Defense Ministry said that the return of Russian military personnel from captivity became possible thanks to the negotiations with participation of the UAE.
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BREAKING – US military base in Al-Tanf on the Syrian border with Jordan has been reportedly attacked by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI), with missiles/drones, tonight.
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The head of the EU foreign policy service, Josep Borrell, said that he discussed with the Polish Foreign Minister the strengthening of military assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of long-range missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.
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WEST VS RUSSIA – It takes more time to produce a missile for the Patriot than the Russian Federation produces the "Dagger".
That is the precisely effect that Russia is counting on, planning to exhaust the Patriot, - German military analyst, security expert of the "European Council on International Relations" Gustav Gressel
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That is the precisely effect that Russia is counting on, planning to exhaust the Patriot, - German military analyst, security expert of the "European Council on International Relations" Gustav Gressel
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Visit of NATO officials to Armenia to assist in the development of non-commissioned officers.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes that Europe is a strategic target for Russian aggression, so the continent as a whole must be militarily stronger than Russia to protect its own borders
According to the Polish Prime Minister, almost the entire Russian economy has switched to a system of military rearmament, while the EU is " far behind" in this area.
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According to the Polish Prime Minister, almost the entire Russian economy has switched to a system of military rearmament, while the EU is " far behind" in this area.
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RUSSIA – Russian bomber caught fire at the Chelyabinsk Shagol airfield, north of Kazahstan
The combat aircraft was part of the aviation regiment of the 21st mixed air division of the Russian Areospace Forces.
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The combat aircraft was part of the aviation regiment of the 21st mixed air division of the Russian Areospace Forces.
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