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

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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Denmark was ready to send F-16s to Ukraine at war’s outset

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that Denmark has placed no restrictions on the use of the F-16 fighter jets it has supplied to Ukraine. Speaking at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, Frederiksen expressed her regret over the delay in providing these critical military assets to Ukraine. “I regret that the delivery of F-16s took so

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US approves $390 million HIMARS sale to Croatia

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

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

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

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

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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Ex-Russian deputy defense minister arrested for multi-million fraud

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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Iraq downs Turkish spy drone near Kirkuk

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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Trapped Thai tunnel workers found dead after five-day rescue operation

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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