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The post-Nasrallah era and the new Middle East order

How Israel protected its territory last night

A complete overview of the complex, multi-layered Israeli IAMD architecture, sided and sometimes augmented by US assets.

Italy expands its Army modernisation roadmap

Within the recently published DPP 2024-2026 (multi-year defence planning and procurement document), Italy has expanded its budget dedicated to land programmes. This creates new perspectives on the future of multinational ground combat systems in Europe.

Serbia's military posture slightly shifts with Rafale purchase

Serbia's decision to purchase French Rafale fighter jets signifies a careful recalibration of Serbia's political-military posture, reflecting a complex balancing act between historical ties, current geopolitical realities, and future aspirations.

Ukraine: artillery munitions is the truly strategic (missing) aid

The Ukrainian artillery has not recovered from the months of temporary cessation of US aid. The sum of the Czech initiative, other European contributions and the US aid would result into the delivery of less than 25% of Ukrainians needs.

Europe-Russia: Euromissiles are back

During the NATO Summit in Washington the Governments of the United States and Germany issued a joint statement announcing the US decision to deploy new missile systems in Germany from 2026 on.

Airbus demonstrated mock-up of uncrewed LAKOTA helicopter to the USMC 22/10/2024 | Gabriele Molinelli Uncrewed UH-72 Lakota being pushed within Aerial Logistics Connector Rapid Prototyping Programme. Airbus elected to use the LAKOTA as base because it is a relatively cheap… [read more]

Roll-out of the first domestic engine for the Hanwha Aerospace K9 22/10/2024 | Mike Rajkumar The K9 SPH is currently powered by a German MTU diesel engine, which is produced under license in South Korea by STX, which is known as the STX-MTU MT881Ka-500 and develops 735 kW at 2,700 RPM.

Some details on the Indian contract for 31 MQ-9Bs 21/10/2024 | Mike Rajkumar The Foreign Military Sale (FMS) by the U.S. Government worth approximately US$3.9 billion will involve the delivery of 15 GA-ASI MQ-9B ‘Sea Guardian’ RPAS to the Indian Navy, while the army and air force will receive 8 RPAS each. Another contract has also been signed with General Atomics Global India… [read more]

Leonardo UK launches BRITE STORM, a stand-in jammer for drones 17/10/2024 | Gabriele Molinelli Leonardo selected AUSA, the annual conference of the U.S. Army Association, to unveil the latest Electronic Warfare solution born in Luton (Leonardo UK headquarters). It is an electronic warfare suite designed for the installation on relatively small and “expendable” drones to be used as stand-in jammers, and named BRITE STORM.

AUSA: Tactical Innovation Made in AM General 14/10/2024 | Editorial Team This year, the company showcases several innovative vehicles, including the next-generation Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV A2), the HUMVEE 2-CT Hawkeye 105 mm Mobile Howitzer, and the newly developed MIMIC-V purpose-built truck.

AUSA: Smith & Wesson's M&P4 Rifles Are Now Available 14/10/2024 | Editorial Team The world-renowned family of M&P rifles to include military-grade and select-fire variants as the company continues to pursue its global strategy of growing the government business channel.

The US Army Chooses Honeywell's Next Gen APN-209 Radar Altimeter 14/10/2024 | Editorial Team The system's advanced common-core architecture addresses risks associated with supply chain disruptions and component obsolescence. This feature is vital for the Army's long-term operational planning and sustainability.

Sri Lanka Air Force Inducts Beechcraft King Air 360ER 11/10/2024 | Mike Rajkumar The new aircraft will strengthen Sri Lanka’s capability to secure its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and maintain maritime security within its Flight Information Region (FIR) and the SLAF will deploy the new aircraft for maritime surveillance operations, conducting deep-sea rescue missions, ISR, HADR operations, and interdiction of illicit traffickings.

New Delhi Clears MQ-9B RPAS Buy Along Indigenous SSN Programme for Two Submarines 11/10/2024 | Mike Rajkumar The purchase of 31 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) to meet a tri-service requirement. The RPAS will be armed with AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and GBU-39B/B Laser Small Diameter Bombs.

Start of construction works for the Portuguese Navy's innovative multipurpose ship 10/10/2024 | Giuliano da Fre' Its peculiar drone-carrier configuration includes a catapult for UAVs weighing up to 600 kg, a take-off spot for medium-heavy AW-101 type helicopters, a double hangar superstructure for UAVs, and an hangar under the flight deck to accomodate a mix of rotary vehicles, AUVs, USVs, and RHIBs.

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