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Russia Reveals Flamethrower Drone in Response to Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have developed a novel “flamethrower drone” capable of incinerating nearby targets with a stream of fire. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carries a small tank of flammable...

November 27, 2024
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Canadian Air Force Taps L3Harris to Help Build F-35 Maintenance Hub

Canada has collaborated with L3Harris’ Quebec-based segment to assess the requirements for establishing an F-35 sustainment facility for its air force. This proposed depot is integral to Ottawa’s ongoing...

November 27, 2024
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US Coast Guard Awards Polar Icebreaker Contract to Louisiana Shipbuilder

The US Coast Guard has awarded Offshore Service Vessels LLC a $125-million contract for a commercially available icebreaker ship to support its polar missions. Under this agreement, the Louisiana-based...

November 27, 2024
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Hydrogen Propulsion AIP System Successfully Integrated into S-80 Submarine by Navantia

Navantia’s shipyard in Cartagena has achieved a significant milestone by completing the installation of the Hydrogen-based Air Independent Propulsion System (AIP) into an S80 class submarine. This marks the...

Turkish Company Set to Launch Ammunition Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan

Turkish defense company Repkon has partnered with Pakistan’s Wah Industries Limited (WIL) to establish a production and filling line for 155mm artillery shells in Pakistan. This collaboration aims to...

November 26, 2024
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Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Strike Preliminary Agreement for Next Batch of F-35s

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a preliminary agreement for the production of two additional lots (18 and 19) of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. While a handshake deal...

November 26, 2024
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Boeing Secures $2.4 Billion US Air Force Contract for KC-46 Tankers

The Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion contract for an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus refueling tankers. This award, constituting the 11th lot of tankers, increases Boeing’s worldwide...

November 26, 2024
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India Eyes Acquisition of Russian Tu-160M Strategic Bombers

Russia has reportedly presented India with an offer to acquire its Tu-160M strategic bombers, famously known as the “White Swan,” a move that could significantly enhance the Indian Air...

November 26, 2024
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German Navy Reconnaissance Ship Enters Construction Phase at NVL Group

NVL Group has commenced the official construction of the German Navy’s new Type 424 intelligence-gathering vessels (AGIs) by cutting the steel for the first reconnaissance ship. This action follows...

November 26, 2024
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BAE Systems Debuts the UK’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Military Submarine

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) designed for military applications. This vessel is engineered to monitor and protect underwater infrastructure, support anti-submarine warfare...