America’s V-22 Osprey has a reputation for being a dangerous platform for troops… but is that reputation actually based in reality?
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Russian attacks against Bakhmut peaked in December, but Ukrainian defenses held and now the defenders have been reinforced.
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Cavalry Scouts function as the eyes and ears of the Army on the conventional battlefield, and now, a series brings light to their specialty.
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L3Harris Technologies has successfully completed the purchase of ViaSat’s Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business for approximately $1.96bn.
The cash acquisition is still subject to customary adjustments.
Last month, L3Harris announced the receipt of US and allied partner regulatory approvals for the deal.
L3Harris CEO and chair Christopher Kubasik said: “We are in position to close this acquisition much earlier than expected, which means we can welcome our new employees and begin work even earlier on this important modernisation effort.
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Army AH-64s have joined the service’s UH-60s in being fitted with the new Common Infrared Countermeasures system.
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The battery may bring long-duration, large-capacity energy storage to bases around the world.
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Israel-based company Rafael has announced that its surface-to-air Python 5 and Derby (SPYDER) air defence missile system has been upgraded with new tactical capabilities.
The combat-proven system now features a counter-tactical ballistic missiles (TBM) capability, which is part of the company’s counter-TBM SPYDER programme.
Rafael launched the programme based on its research, analysis, and lessons learnt from the ongoing armed conflicts that involved extensive use of various tactical ballistic missiles.