The Royal Navy marks a milestone with the launch of its sixth Agamemnon-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, signifying the end of its construction phase. What follows are tests that will pave the way for the submarine’s anticipated entry into Royal Navy service by 2025. Photo credit: BAE Systems Part of the Astute class, the Agamemnon submarine is a […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine has developed a new ballistic missile, which has successfully passed flight tests. While details about the missile’s specifications remain classified, the project represents a significant step forward in Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its domestic defense capabilities amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The project is being kept secret,
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The first batch of 25 Polish soldiers has successfully completed their nine-week training program for the maintenance of M1A2 SEPV3 Abrams tanks. This training occurred at the newly established Army Pre-positioned Stocks-2 [APS-2] site in Powidz, Poland. This program is a key part of NATO and US initiatives to bolster military infrastructure in Eastern Europe,
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The Israeli Air Force intercepted and shot down a drone that entered Israeli airspace overnight in the Beit She’an Valley, the military confirmed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the drone originated “from the east,” a term the IDF has used previously to refer to drone attacks by Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq. Fragments
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The Hungarian Armed Forces recently welcomed a shipment of six state-of-the-art Leopard 2A7HU tanks. This addition brings Hungary’s total to 24 of these Krauss-Maffei Wegmann [KMW] license-produced tanks, part of an order for 48 units. The first tank rolled out towards the end of 2023, marking a swift acquisition of these domestically produced, advanced tanks. Photo credit:
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Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a cooperation agreement with Ukrainian arms manufacturer “Ukrainska Bronetechnika” (Ukrainian Armor) to locally produce 155mm artillery ammunition in Ukraine. Under the agreement, part of a larger set of contracts signed on October 2, 2024, CSG will provide the necessary expertise and technical support to help Ukrainska Bronetechnika begin local production
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Raytheon Co., based in Tucson, Arizona, secures a $73 million contract to advance the development and boost the production of the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile [HACM]. As per the contract provisions, all work is slated for completion by the end of September 2028. Photo credit: RTX This contract, identified as FA8656-21-D-A004, pertains to the collaborative HACM
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Swedish defense company Saab has received an additional order from Lithuania for its Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution, valued at SEK 1.2 billion ($116 million). The order expands upon an initial deal made in July 2024, and deliveries are scheduled to occur between 2026 and 2029. This latest contract will equip a second battery
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Two senior commanders in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) revealed that Tehran is considering sending “volunteer” forces to Lebanon and the Golan Heights, while also vowing to eliminate “traitors” within Hezbollah. This announcement comes as Tehran criticized the G7’s statement condemning Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. Iran launched over 180 rockets at Israel on Tuesday,
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Ukraine’s F-16 pilots have had to quickly get up to speed on a different fighter jet. They’re being trained to fly a new plane but also to break habits from flying Soviet jets. An air-warfare expert says changing the pilots’ muscle memory and reactions to crises is difficult. Ukraine’s F-16 pilots have had to dramatically change the
