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.
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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
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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.
In a story of maritime intrigues and mysteries, the INS Arihant, an Indian submarine, experienced a mishap with a supposed hatch open.
Arihant’s encounter with seawater
It was 2017 when the $2.9 billion submarine ship INS Arihant was reportedly sidelined from action for ten months due to an incident with an open hatch while in port.
Seawater rushed in, reportedly causing serious damage to the Arihant’s engine room. The damage did not end there: the seawater would have corroded the pipes, threatening to affect its nuclear reactor.
A leading navigator for the U.S. military has approved the new Naval Oceanography enterprise (NOe) data strategy to set a clear path forward for managing the United States’ complex and growing cache of maritime information assets, a senior Navy official revealed to DefenseScoop.