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By Derek Bisaccio and Jon Hemler Infographics by Jorge Morejon Production of Poland’s FA-50PL fighters by Korea Aerospace Industries is ongoing. Image – Lockheed Martin On the wave of increased …
Poland’s Military Pursues a New Era of Airpower Read More
The Swiss Federal Office of Armaments, armasuisse, has selected KNDS Deutschland’s RCH 155 AGM Artillery Gun Module system as the winner of a competitive tender for a new artillery system. …
Swiss Army Picks KNDS’ RCH 155 AGM Artillery Gun Module Read More
In the far future, a marine prepares to use a smart grenade. Pull the pin and throw. The grenade deploys wings and activates a camera providing video to the controller. …
Unleash the Drones of Wars Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Pentagon said North Korea has sent around 10,000 troops to Russia for …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (November 1) Read More
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a £2.9 billion ($3.77 billion) hike for the defense budget in fiscal year 2025-2026. The announcement came as the chancellor presented …
Labor Government Pledges More Funding Next Year for U.K. Defense, But Hard Questions Await Read More
Rheinmetall and DOK-ING, a Croatian manufacturer of unmanned ground systems (UGS), have announced a strategic partnership to develop and market advanced UGS solutions. The partnership aims to create a joint …
Rheinmetall and DOK-ING Partner to Develop Unmanned Ground Systems Read More
Outside of dynamics on the battlefield, a key question underlying the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been how well Moscow will manage its economy and finances, which influence the Kremlin’s …
Rostec Head Chemezov Warns on Russian Economy Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments U.S. officials have confirmed that North Korea has sent around 3,000 troops to …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (October 25) Read More
Following the largest domestic defense exhibit focused on the U.S. Army, Future Long Range Assault Attack (FLRAA), the service’s upcoming aircraft acquisition program, is gaining momentum. Part of the Army’s …
Three Insights into FLRAA, the Army’s Next-Gen Rotorcraft Read More
Lithuania has officially confirmed its purchase of German-made Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks and Swedish CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles. This significant investment is part of a broader effort to modernize …
Lithuanian to Acquire Leopard 2A8 Tanks and CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Read More