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US Army taps Leonardo DRS for next-gen thermal sights

The U.S. Army has procured advanced thermal weapon sights from Leonardo DRS, a prominent defense contractor. This latest order, valued at $117 million, falls under...

Slovakia to buy Israeli-made air defense systems

Slovakia has announced plans to buy six Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, totaling €554 million ($612 million). The Slovakian Ministry of Defense...

Iraq downs Turkish spy drone near Kirkuk

An Iraqi military confirmed on Thursday that the Iraqi forces downed a Turkish Aksungur unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) near the oil-rich city of...

Ex-Russian deputy defense minister arrested for multi-million fraud

Pavel Popov, the former Deputy Minister of Defense, was detained under suspicion of large-scale fraud, according to the Russian Investigative Committee. Popov, who was dismissed...

Russia deploys rare air defense system on Crimea bridge

Russia has deployed a rare modification of the Pantsir air defense system directly on the Crimean Bridge also called Kerch Strait Bridge or Kerch Bridge, which connects mainland Russia...

Volunteer-backed drones take out over 100 Russian spy unmanned aircraft

Ukrainian interception drones have shot down more than a hundred Russian reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the past few weeks, according to volunteer...

Czech drone maker sees record profits

Czech drone manufacturer Primoco UAV has reported record-breaking financial results for the first half of 2024, driven by growing demand for its advanced unmanned...

Ukraine develops new combat drone for precision bombing

A Ukrainian development team has developed a new combat drone designed to enhance the capabilities of the country’s defense forces. The unmanned aerial vehicle, named...

US approves $390 million HIMARS sale to Croatia

The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of eight High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Croatia, along with associated equipment and...

Denmark was ready to send F-16s to Ukraine at war’s outset

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that Denmark has placed no restrictions on the use of the F-16 fighter jets it has supplied...

Belarus deploys heavy rocket systems to Russia

The Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced on August 26 the deployment of multiple rocket artillery units to Russia. Among the equipment sent was the BM-30...

China’s new stealth warship unveiled in leaked images

Recently released images on social media have offered a rare glimpse into China’s naval advancements, revealing a new stealth warship at a naval base. The...

Poland develops compact, lethal drone

A new Polish compact and lethal will debut at the upcoming International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce. The X-FRONTER, a drone that weighs just...

Swiftships unveils naval drone armed with attack missiles

Swiftships, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, has introduced its latest maritime innovation—a small Unmanned Surface Vehicle (sUSV) known as the Swift-Sea-Stalker (S3). Equipped with four AGM-179 Joint...

Ukrainian Abrams decimates Russian troops in precision strike

A Ukrainian M1A1 Abrams SA-UKR main battle tank targeted and eliminated a concentration of Russian infantry in the Pokrovske sector. The attack, carried out by...

Russia’s ‘Flak Towers’ target Ukrainian suicide drones

Russia has released footage showcasing the operation of its anti-aircraft towers, resembling the Flakturm structures used by Nazi Germany, against Ukrainian suicide drones in...

Sierra Nevada wins $991M contract for intel-gathering bizjets

The U.S. Army has awarded Sierra Nevada Corporation a contract to serve as the lead system integrator for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation...

US Army secures $322M for M10 Booker production

The U.S. Army has awarded a $322.7 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems for the continued low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M10...

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