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Azerbaijani JF-17s get Turkish Merlin IR and Peregrine BVRAAM

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The Azerbaijan Air Force is set to receive Turkish Merlin IR [Bozdoğan] air-to-air missiles and Peregrine [Gökdoğan] beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles [BVRAAM] for their Sino-Pakistani JF-17-C Block III Thunder fighter jets, as reported by Turkish Century Defense magazine on their X account. In addition to these powerful munitions, Azerbaijani fighters will be equipped with advanced Turkish avionics, according […]

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US approves $390 million HIMARS sale to Croatia

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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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Ukraine develops new combat drone for precision bombing

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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 maker sees record profits

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

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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 deploys rare air defense system on Crimea bridge

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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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Nationwide Blackout in Venezuela

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Electricity has been cut off across Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, due to what the government described as sabotage, according to Communications Minister Freddy Ñáñez, as reported by the Associated Press. Energy workers are currently addressing the issue, which arose around noon Bulgarian time. In Caracas, authorities have implemented measures to maintain ground transportation. Ñáñez emphasized that the government

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Romania Moves to Transfer Patriot Air Defense System to Ukraine

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Romania‘s Ministry of National Defence has introduced a bill in Parliament to facilitate the transfer of a Romanian Patriot anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine. The Patriot system, in its latest configuration, was acquired by Romania from the United States, and the country is set to receive a total of seven systems. Four of these have already been delivered, with two

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Mercedes-Benz launches CLE Cabriolet and CLE53 Coupe in Singapore

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The CLE200 Coupe may have been the one that heralded in a fresh two-door era for Mercedes-Benz on our shores. But Mercedes-Benz Singapore seems to know that good things tend to come in threes. On Thursday morning (22 August 2024), its CLE family here was thus expanded with not just one, but two new members

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Malmstrom Air Force Base acquires a second MH-139 helicopter

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A second Boeing MH-139 Gray Wolf helicopter has been deployed to Malmstrom Air Force Base, according to Aerospace Industry weblog, citing Boeing Defense’s post on X. This update was shared on August 29. Photo by Samuel King Jr. In March of this year, Malmstrom Air Force Base received its first helicopter. The 341st Missile Wing

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