First showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow in 2016, the armed Black Hawk is now being considered by the Polish army. (Janes/Gareth Jennings)
Lockheed Martin expects Poland to order approximately 32 armed S-70 Black Hawk helicopters as part of a wider revamp of the country’s rotary-winged capabilities.
Speaking at the PZL Mielec facility in southern Poland on 7 June, Marek Chojecki, sales and business development manager at Lockheed Martin’s Polish subsidiary, said that discussions had been held with the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MND).
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Data analytics specialists, Cervus, and defence software enablers, Hadean, announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 6 June to use metaverse-ready technology to power next-generation decision support capabilities.
The two start-ups will unlock the potential of next-generation decision support for customers with a simulation tool kit. This metaverse infrastructure will enable users to look at a wider breadth of factors, as opposed to one or two instances at a time.
An F-16C from Israel’s 101 Squadron at Paphos International Airport during Exercise ‘Blue Sun’. (Israeli Air Force)
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) used an exercise in Cyprus in May to simulate combat against Lebanese militant group Hizbullah, as well as operating F-16 fighter aircraft from an unfamiliar airfield.
A US triservice formation of the US Air Force F-35A (lead), the US Marine Corps F-35B, and the US Navy F-35C. (US Air Force)
On 30 May the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report about the Lockheed Martin F-35, finding that the programme has not adequately explained a cost increase of USD13.4 billion since 2019, that the upgraded Block 4 version has run into technical snags and a USD1 billion cost increase, and that the US Department of Defense (DoD) has not fully defined requirements for an engine cooling system upgrade.
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A model of the Joint Strike Ship, which has been developed by Hanwha Ocean in anticipation of a Republic of Korea Navy requirement for such a vessel. (Janes/Ridzwan Rahmat)
Hanwha Ocean has unveiled a Joint Strike Ship concept that was conceived for Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation (KMPR) requirements.
The concept was unveiled at the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) 2023 in Busan. It was conceived against the backdrop of a growing nuclear threat from North Korea, said a Hanwha Ocean representative who spoke to
Janes
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Google Earth and The Freedom For Russia Legion
The self-proclaimed anti-Putin partisans who have launched incursions into Russia say their next target is the Crimean peninsula.
In an address apparently broadcast on radio stations in Crimea, The Freedom For Russia Legion said they, along with the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK), were going to conduct a raid into the peninsula occupied by Russia since 2014.
#FreedomOfRussiaLegion#Crimea a personal plea #CrimeaIsUkraine “L”For Russia! For freedom!‘ https://t.co/Smwe9Bbw4J
— 🇺🇦 🇬🇪 Сара @NAFO_REDCOW@nafo.
The United States now has at least five new secret jets under construction, with a focus on fending off Chinese threats in the Pacific and Russian aggressiveness in Europe.
These programs range from next-generation air superiority fighters that will fly amidst a constellation of AI-powered support drones to scramjet-powered dual-cycle hypersonic attack drones very similar in concept to the long-awaited SR-72.
In the history of the India-Pakistan conflict, 1971 holds great significance due to the war between the two nations. This article aims to shed light on the countries supporting Pakistan during this crucial period.
Additionally, it will explore the reasons behind the war’s initiation and other nations’ involvement in the conflict. Let’s delve into the details to gain a better understanding.
Reasons for the 1971 India- Pakistan War
The war between India and Pakistan in 1971 was primarily rooted in the tensions between East and West Pakistan.
Capture via Twitter / Boevaya mashina via Wikimedia
Video footage has emerged that appears to show a Russian loitering munition, or kamikaze drone, attacking a Hensoldt TRML-4D truck-mounted radar belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces. This radar is a key component of the IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system and may be the only one of its kind delivered to Ukraine to date. Additional images show a launcher associated with this system with the insinuation that it was also struck.
The Leopard 2A8 main battle tank is the latest advancement in the Leopard 2 series of tanks manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall in Germany.
This tank represents an enhanced version of the Leopard 2A7, incorporating cutting-edge improvements. It boasts an advanced armor protection system, believed to feature the latest generation of multi-layer armor.
To showcase the Leopard 2A8 concept, a demonstrator was presented at the international defense exhibition IDET in Brno, Czech Republic, in May 2023.