Sources report that, four months past the deadline, Brazil has yet to inform Israel’s Elbit Systems on whether it will proceed with the purchase of 36 ATMOS 2000 self-propelled howitzers. Let’s delve into the background and the current situation. Photo credit: Elbit Systems In May, the Brazilian Army, known as Exército Brasileiro, revealed its plan to purchase […]
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Belgium, a long-standing member of NATO, notably lacks any ground-based air defense systems to protect its military. Instead, the responsibility for defending its airspace falls to the approximately fifty F-16 fighter jets in its arsenal. Surprisingly, this arrangement seemed to suffice for Belgian politicians and military leaders even during the initial two years of Russia’s
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In a tribute to the late Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Sarah Mateke, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasised the importance of health vigilance and regular check-ups for all Ugandans. Prior to being appointed Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Mateke served as Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs. The Minister who
A new photo of China’s fifth-generation J-20 stealth bomber has surfaced on a mysterious runway in China. Known as the competitor to America’s F-22, the J-20 is clearly seen featuring the new WS-15 engines. The photographer appears to have intentionally captured the aircraft from an angle that highlights these engines. Photo credit: X As of
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The Tula Design Bureau of Instrumentation has announced the successful completion of tests for the 9M134 Bulat missile, a new anti-tank guided missile [ATGM] developed to target medium-armored vehicles. On September 11, the company confirmed the missile is now ready for deployment, marking a key advancement in Russia’s ATGM capabilities. “Tests of the light missile 9М134 for the
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In a significant military aid gesture, Portugal has officially retired the six Russian Kamov Ka-32 helicopters it acquired in 2006. The helicopters, now decommissioned, were loaded onto trucks and dispatched to Ukraine, as confirmed by Portugal’s Ministry of Defense. Photo credit: Portuguese MoD Originally, Portugal procured these six Kamov Ka-32A helicopters for around €348 million
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Norway’s corvette Storm is currently monitoring three Russian warships from the Baltic Fleet as they sail off the country’s west coast in international waters. The Russian vessels are participating in the ongoing strategic naval exercise Okean-2024, which has seen a marked increase in both naval and aerial activity near Norway. The Norwegian Armed Forces confirmed
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Ukrainian forces have successfully intercepted multiple rare Russian Merlin-VR spy drones using affordable, anti-aircraft FPV drones. The interception was confirmed by videos circulating on social media, which showed the downing of Merlin-VR and Supercam reconnaissance drones by the 38th Brigade of Ukraine. The Merlin-VR, introduced by Russia in 2021, is capable of flying up to
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Kongsberg Discovery, a division of Norwegian defense contractor KONGSBERG, has achieved a significant milestone with the HUGIN Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV). As noted by the company, the 8-ton, 40-foot AUV successfully completed a multi-week, fully autonomous mission, showcasing its ability to operate without human intervention or external navigation aids. The mission, which spanned depths
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The debate between United States Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump started with a handshake and ended with the candidates painting one another as awful leaders who should not be elected. Harris and Trump traded barbs for more than 90 minutes on Tuesday, in a debate that was light on substantive policy and heavy
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