The German Defense Ministry plans to order two additional Type F126 frigates from the Dutch shipbuilder Damen, the German website Hartpunkt.de writes based on conversations with sources.
With a displacement of 10,000 tons, the F126s will be the largest German naval vessels since World War II.
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With a displacement of 10,000 tons, the F126s will be the largest German naval vessels since World War II.
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Ukrainian troops advance towards the Dnipro river, which is the frontline with the Russian army. Video from the beginning of winter.
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US ballistic missile tracking vessel SS Pacific Tracker (WQVZ) enters Honolulu, Hawaii, January 18, 2024
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BREAKING – "A new Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft was detected in the waters of the Sea of Azov", - Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ignat
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CHINA – During combat training classes, PLA military personnel study the combat experience of Russia and Azerbaijan in the use of drones in modern conflicts. The photo shows the Russian Orlan-10 UAV used in the Northern Military District zone, as well as the Turkish Bayraktar TV2 UAV used by Baku during the Karabakh conflict - via china3army
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US Test Fires $100B ICBM; Top Official Says Its Struggles Have Made Him ‘More Nervous’ Than B-21 Raider
Northrop Grumman has announced the test-firing of the under-developed LGM-35A intercontinental ballistic missile’s (ICBM) second-stage rocket motor that would push it outside the atmosphere after launch. Results from the test would be compared with computer-generated predictions and models while informing future technical tweaks.
Also formerly known as the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, the US Air Force project aims to have a new land-based nuclear strike missile to replace its Cold War-era LGM-30G Minuteman III. The Sentinel is a three-stage missile.
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Northrop Grumman has announced the test-firing of the under-developed LGM-35A intercontinental ballistic missile’s (ICBM) second-stage rocket motor that would push it outside the atmosphere after launch. Results from the test would be compared with computer-generated predictions and models while informing future technical tweaks.
Also formerly known as the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, the US Air Force project aims to have a new land-based nuclear strike missile to replace its Cold War-era LGM-30G Minuteman III. The Sentinel is a three-stage missile.
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Currently, 500 soldiers from France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, and Portugal are deployed with the NATO multinational battlegroup in Romania.
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The Iranian army conducts air defense drills
In the video: Fan made video of the 2019 drone downing. The Iranian Khordad air defense system shot down an American Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk.
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In the video: Fan made video of the 2019 drone downing. The Iranian Khordad air defense system shot down an American Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk.
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NEW – Russia approved the draft agreement on military cooperation with Laos
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A B-1B strategic long-range bomber will conduct air-to-air refueling training with the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport
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NEW – The Iranian satellite Thuraya was successfully launched by the Qaim 100 satellite into a 750 km orbit.
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Germany will increase the number of its soldiers in Kosovo* as part of KFOR mission.
Currently, there are 80 German soldiers in Kosovo* as part of KFOR, and their number will increase to 300 together with support personnel.
This German infantry contingent will arrive in Kosovo* during the spring.
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Currently, there are 80 German soldiers in Kosovo* as part of KFOR, and their number will increase to 300 together with support personnel.
This German infantry contingent will arrive in Kosovo* during the spring.
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URGENT – Ukraine says that Russia's capture of the Kharkiv village of Krokhmalne is a "temporary phenomenon"
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Chinese equipment, including AR-2 multiple launch rocket systems, Type 90B, 155-mm SH-1 howitzers, Dongfeng EQ2050B SUVs, and CS/VP4 Lynx all-terrain vehicles, was observed during the rehearsal for the military parade in honor of Cambodian Army Day.
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