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 support services. The sale, valued at approximately $390 million, was announced on August 30 by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The package includes eight M142 HIMARS systems, 24 Guided Multiple […]
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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 REX, was created by Armadrone in response to the operational needs and combat experience of Ukrainian military personnel, according to a Facebook post by the Brave Inventors platform. The REX
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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 aerial systems. The company, which is listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, saw its revenue increase by 81% year-over-year to 331 million CZK ($14.6 million), while net profit surged by the
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Ukrainian interception drones have shot down more than a hundred Russian reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the past few weeks, according to volunteer and blogger Serhiy Sternenko. These drones, modified for air interception and funded by donors as part of an improvised air defense network project, have been effectively targeting Russian spy UAVs. Ukrainian
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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 to the annexed Crimean Peninsula. This deployment was recently highlighted in images published by the Telegram channel “Crimean Wind,” showcasing the system’s placement on the critical infrastructure. Satellite images confirm that
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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 from his position on June 17, 2024, is accused of enriching himself through illicit activities related to the management of the “Patriot” park from 2021 to 2024. The Russian Investigative
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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 Kirkuk. The Aksungur, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), is a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone designed for both surveillance and combat operations. This incident comes at a delicate time, as the two
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All the foreign nationals trapped in a tunnel that collapsed at a high-speed rail construction site in Thailand have been found dead, after five days of rescue efforts. State Railway of Thailand on Friday announced all three trapped men were found dead, and that initial investigations suggest they died after running out of air. The workers were thought to be alive as
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Vladimir Putin has reportedly gifted Kim Jong-un 24 purebred horses in exchange for artillery shells used in the Ukraine war, signalling the two leaders’ increasingly close bond. The new consignment of Orlov Trotters, which are said to be the North Korean leaders’ favourite breed, were brought over the narrow land border on Sunday, according to an announcement made by the veterinary authorities
Germany has deported Afghanistan nationals back to their homeland for the first time since the Taliban seized back power three years ago. Government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit described the 28 Afghans as convicted criminals, but did not provide details of any offences. Interior minister Nancy Faeser called the move a security issue for Germany. “The security interests of
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