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Israeli company Ebit Systems has unveiled a radio-frequency decoy that provides protection against missiles. It is called Nano SPEAR.
The Ukrainian Air Force has shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance attack helicopter (NATO classification: Hokum B) for three days. A total of four helicopters were shot down during this period.
Italy is preparing to buy German A7/A8 level Leopard 2 tanks as part of a modernisation programme for its armed forces. According to local newspaper Rivista Italiana Difesa, negotiations are at an advanced stage.
The Navy wants to use the Coyote Block 3 for more than just barraging ammunition. The service has signed a contract with Raytheon to convert the kamikaze drones into reconnaissance drones.
The United States continues to work on integrating the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor into the Terminal High Altitude Air Defence (THAAD) missile defence system.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive a new batch of American M113 armoured personnel carriers in the foreseeable future. This was reported by RTBF, citing a statement by the Belgian Defence Minister.
A short video has surfaced showing the British Challenger 2 main battle tank during an exercise. We've seen footage like this before, and now we're waiting for the fighting vehicle to show up on the frontline.
The US Marine Corps' air defence battalions will receive a powerful weapon to combat unmanned aerial vehicles. The system is called the Light Marine air defence integrated system (L-MADIS).
The Belgian government has hinted at its willingness to join a multinational programme to develop a European sixth-generation fighter jet. But not everyone is happy with this.
The first country has announced its readiness to hand over the fourth generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to the Ukrainian Air Force. It is Denmark.
Canada is preparing to send a shipment of Leopard 2A4M CAN tanks to Europe. This was announced by Defence Minister Anita Anand.
Lawmakers from the House Armed Services Committee are proposing to increase the fleet of upgraded F-15EX Eagle II fighters. The U.S. Air Force would be able to order an additional batch of aircraft in fiscal year 2025 (FY).
The US Air Force has returned B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers to the Indo-Pacific region. The planes are stationed on the island of Guam.
German concern Rheinmetall is preparing to receive a contract from the German government. The agreement will allow the company to significantly increase ammunition production, including for Ukraine.
The Indian Air Force has adopted the ALS-50 unmanned aerial vehicle. It is a long-range kamikaze drone.
