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The Royal Bermuda Regiment is a small military force that for many years carried an odd rifle known as the Mini 14.
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In the late 20th century, Russia embarked on an ambitious project to develop an innovative high-mobility multi-purpose military vehicle specifically designed to endure the unforgiving conditions of Russia’s high latitudes. In the early 2000s, the remarkable 4×4 armored vehicle known as the GAZ-3937 Vodnik was introduced, marking a significant milestone in military vehicle engineering.
Russian GAZ-3937, a multi-purpose military vehicle, draws its essence from the concept of a van, but it surpasses the typical van in both appearance and performance.
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The U.S. military has confirmed that there are ongoing deliberations about the possibility of sending certain types of so-called Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions (DPICM), a family of cluster munitions, to Ukraine. A decision to provide these weapons could come at any time.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a crucial military technology in today’s world, becoming sought-after weapons and equipment for countries worldwide. UAVs offer advantages such as flexibility, concealment, cost-effectiveness, and high efficiency, making them essential for enhancing military capabilities and strategic advantages.
The United States, as a leader in drone technology, has been actively promoting its diverse range of drones, especially the MQ-9 series of large armed drones, to countries globally.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky let loose a verbal barrage in Sofia Thursday against Bulgarian President Rumen Radev over the latter’s opposition to arming Ukraine.
“God forbid some tragedy should befall you and you should be in my place,” he said, according to a Politico translation.
Russia has lost about half its combat effectiveness since launching its invasion of Ukraine, which has turned out to be a “catastrophic failure” for Moscow, British Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Tony Radakin said on Wednesday.
Radakin told a parliamentary hearing: “The way Russia has carried out its illegal invasion of Ukraine…it has lost almost 50 percent of the combat effectiveness of its army for very, very little gain.
The jamming capacity of Russian electronic warfare systems is so strong that NATO-aided NATO bombs and bullets cannot hit their targets.
The UK’s Royal Research Institute for Defense and Security (RUSI) recently released an analysis showing that Russia’s electronic warfare activity is becoming a growing threat to Western smart weapons aid to Ukraine, especially the US JDAM-guided bomb.
“Russian jamming does not stop JDAM bombs from working, but affects their accuracy,” wrote expert Thomas Withington in the RUSI report.
U.S. Space Command is probing government agencies for on-orbit refueling capabilities that will increase the maneuverability and lifespan of its satellites, with a goal to have a sustained maneuver capability in place before the end of the decade.
The combatant command is looking to have sustained space maneuver capabilities operational by 2028, according to Spacecom Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Shaw.
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Lockheed Martin’s latest photos of the experimental X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology aircraft, or QueSST, built by the company Skunk Works for NASA, provide perhaps the best view so far of its radical forward-vision system, as well as revealing the jet in an increasingly complete state. The aircraft, which provides no traditional forward visibility to its pilot, is by far one of the most incredible looking and outright exotic flying machines we have seen, with its side profile equally as impressive as its head-on view.
The medium displacement unmanned surface vessels Sea Hawk, front, and Sea Hunter launch for the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s Unmanned Systems Integrated Battle Problem 21. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Gooley.
The Navy’s current efforts to test and develop unmanned and autonomous vessels are too vulnerable to espionage from China, Russia, and other U.S. adversaries, warns retired Navy Capt. Jerry Hendrix.
Yevgeny Prigozhin was spotted traveling by private jet to St. Petersburg to get back some of the weapons that Russian security officials confiscated on June 24.
The plane carrying the leader of the private military group Wagner Yevgeny Prigozhin was seen moving back and forth between Belarus and Russia’s two largest cities, Moscow and St. Petersburg, local news agency Fontanka reported on July 5.
Thanks to the agreement to end the rebellion with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko as a mediator, all charges against Prigozhin were dropped.
The incident has aroused the attention of experts and defense fans, who seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the event.
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The mysterious downing of Russian Air Force planes on May 13 may have involved Patriot air defense systems, a recently released video from the Ukrainian Air Force suggests.
The Patriot system shot down Russian planes.
South Korea announced that it had recovered debris from a North Korean satellite that fell into the sea after a failed launch, saying it could not be used for military surveillance.
South Korea’s military announced today the end of a 36-day campaign to search for and recover North Korean missile and satellite debris that fell into the western sea at the end of May. The operation was conducted to recover debris And analysis to determine the level of technology North Korea has achieved and whether any foreign components are used.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox
The largest iteration to date of Exercise Mobility Guardian, Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) premier training exercise, kicked off yesterday. Mobility Guardian 23 (MG23) sees major international participation from various air forces, evidenced by a Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas conducting its longest non-stop flight ever, traveling from the United Kingdom to Guam prior to the event. The exercise comes as the U.S. and its allies and partners look to challenge China in the Pacific.
America’s NGAD fighter in development may cost as much as $300 million a piece. Here’s why it may be worth the price.
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Tensions between U.S. and Russian forces in the skies over Syria appear to have been further ratcheted up, with a hostile encounter between a Su-35S Flanker-E fighter and a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone.
In the latest such incident over Syria, the Russian jet dumped parachute flares in the path of the unmanned aerial vehicle, apparently the first time this has happened. The Pentagon has accused the Russians of “reckless behavior.” While this kind of activity is not necessarily new in the Middle East, the latest uptick led to the deployment of U.S.
Militaries around the world are struggling with the new reality that battlefield advantage increasingly comes from effectively orchestrating existing munitions, sensors, and troops rather than from game-changing superweapons. Hypersonic missiles didn’t help Russia defeat Ukraine, but Kyiv’s improvised kill chains stopped Moscow’s advance and now have Russian units on the defensive.
The Pentagon’s way of building and buying new gear was not designed for a military that gains an edge by recomposing its pieces like Lego blocks or mosaic tiles.
The Hughes H-4 Hercules is a monumental achievement of aeronautical engineering. Designed during WWII to ferry troops and even tanks across the Atlantic, out of reach from German U-boats, the construction of the enormous flying boat was a passion project for Howard Hughes. Critics doubted the airworthiness of the massive wooden plane and nicknamed it the “Spruce Goose,” a name that Hughes detested. The Hercules made one flight in California, proving its critics wrong, and is now preserved at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in Oregon.
The UK and Poland have signed a partnership agreement aligning their priorities centred around Ukraine; the deal builds on past co-operation.
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OryxLabs’ advanced solutions augment EDGE’s offerings in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity sector, providing a defence against threats.
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On the evening of June 23, 2023, the Wagner Group leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, called for a coup d’etat against Russia’s military leadership. On Telegram, the private military company’s founder made an unverified claim that Russian generals approved an airstrike in Ukraine that killed a “huge number” of his fighters. In response, Prigozhin affirmed that he would “go to the end” in order to “end this mess.”
Approximately 25,000 Wagner mercenaries were reportedly mustered to march on Moscow along with tanks and other armored vehicles.
There are many tall tales surrounding U.S. Marshals and what services they may or may not offer in the air. Notably, this takes place in movies, where passengers either think they spot a marshal (or actually spot one). However, the odds of finding one on your flight are far smaller in real life. However, if you have a marshal on your flight, chances are you’ll be able to spot them easier than you might think. Here’s why:
The Federal Air Marshal Service, or FAMS, has been around for more than 60 years. But their role(s) during that time has changed greatly.
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A rendering of a Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter in Luftwaffe service. (Boeing)
The Budget Committee of the German parliament approved the procurement of 60 Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters on 5 July.
The EUR6.98 billion (USD7.61 billion) budget approval came about two months after the US government gave the green light for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme that includes 60 extended-range helicopters, as well as mission equipment, spares, training, transportation, and support. The deal is financed from funds from the Bundeswehr special fund.
The Swiss received the Austrian and German defence ministers to discuss the prospect of joining the German-led Sky Shield initiative.
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The Coast Guard is calling on the Pentagon to be formally recognized in the cyber mission force.
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The Pentagon is moving to block Chinese and Russian organizations from obtaining U.S.
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The U.S. Air Force says Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several US drones over Syria.
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The Air Force details its growing efforts to bring artificial intelligence-driven air combat drones from a laboratory experiment to reality.
A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** Earlier this month, a group of seven African leaders carried out a “peace mission” to Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The group then traveled to Russia, where they presented a peace plan to President Vladimir Putin, who largely dismissed the group’s suggestions.
UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement James Cartlidge and Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren are pictured signing an MOU on 30 June in Den Helder under which the two countries have agreed to further collaborate on future amphibious exercises and training. (Netherlands MoD)
The UK and the Netherlands have agreed to explore options for a collaborative programme to develop a future littoral strike platform for their respective commando forces.
Both countries are looking to replace a number of ships with a next-generation littoral strike ship over the next decade.
JCO-UK became operational on 26 June and is based at the UK Space Operations Centre, which monitors space 24/7, 365 days a year. (Crown Copyright)
UK Space Command has officially established a space domain awareness (SDA) cell in co-operation with the US to enhance orbital surveillance, the Royal Air Force (RAF) announced on 4 July.
A UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesperson informed Janes the cell would be based at RAF High Wycombe.
The autonomy trials featured route planning, point-to-point movement, and obstacle avoidance in treacherous terrain.
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GM Defense has demonstrated a number of commercial-based solutions, including two variants of the in-service Infantry Squad Vehicle.
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Sweden has acquired the SMART-L MM/F AESA radar that is capable of detecting missiles from 2,000 km and low-observable threats from 65 km and has a track capacity of up to 2,000 targets. (Thales)
Sweden has acquired new long-range radars from Thales to bolster its air surveillance and ballistic missile defence capabilities.
The contract, signed with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), is for the company’s SMART-L Multi Mission Fixed (MM/F) land-based long-range radar.
An Indian Navy Shishumar-class submarine, seen here during a 2011 fleet review. The country has recently awarded a contract to upgrade its second Shishumar-class submarine. (Punit Paranjpe/AFP via Getty Images)
New Delhi has taken another step towards bolstering its underwater warfare capabilities as the Indian Navy confronts the need to urgently position its fast-ageing fleet of attack submarines for increased security requirements in the Indian Ocean Region.
In his introduction to Volume 6, Issue 3, the chair of TNSR’s editorial board, Francis J. Gavin, considers how time, space, and other factors shape perspectives — and why Top Gun’s Maverick was right when he said, “It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot.” I am not always the best person with whom to watch movies. I love previews, and often feel like the two-minute highlight reel satisfies my need to watch a film any further. The annoying professor side of me likes to point out every inaccuracy and ridiculous plot device.
When the Department of Defense last updated its directive that regulates the political activities of servicemembers, the social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp had not yet been created. Twitter was two years old, and Facebook had only been open to the public for 18 months. The current directive was published exactly two weeks after Super Tuesday in the 2008 presidential primaries, a time when political polarization was starting to gain more attention on the national landscape.
Alright, let’s dive headfirst into the world of emerging military tech. It’s a battlefield out there, and the rules of engagement are shifting faster than a spec ops team on a night raid. These aren’t just subtle tweaks. Oh no. These are straight-up game-changing advancements, the kind that could have made Napoleon rethink Waterloo. We’re talking about tech that’s stealthy, lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life, yet potent enough to dictate the face of future conflicts.
United Nations peacekeeping missions in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR) are struggling to succeed. However, the forces, operating under strict guidelines, are unable to ensure general security, stabilize volatile situations, or even protect civilians. According to some analysts, this scenario is far from successful.
Blue helmets, “overtaken by violence.
When Sweden joins NATO, it will help the alliance repair its vulnerability in northwestern Europe: the Baltic Sea, a waterway shared with Russia that constitutes a bottleneck for access to the ports of eight states, including Germany.
Sweden’s key to maintaining navigable waters in the event of conflict is its world-leading submarine fleet, which analysts say boasts some of the most advanced conventional submarines ever built.
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Images emerged on social media Wednesday of the opulent St. Petersburg home and its contents seized from Wagner Private Military Company boss Yevgeny Prigozhin as he made his mutinous march on Moscow. They seem to be part of an ongoing effort to degrade the mercenary warlord’s image within Russia, from which he is now exiled. This effort has included a move to ensure Prigozhin’s name would not appear in Russian media again. He was apparently last heard from two days ago.
Since the year 2000, China has made significant advancements in its national defense strength. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has witnessed rapid development, with continuous installations of advanced domestic weapons and equipment. This progress has garnered the attention of foreign military experts, who often offer divergent opinions on China’s military capabilities. Some experts believe that the PLA lacks formidable opponents in the Western Pacific.
Russia has a larger stockpile of nuclear weapons compared to NATO countries, according to recent statements made by President Putin. The President issued a strong warning, asserting that Russia’s nuclear capabilities surpass those of NATO combined.
The conflict in Ukraine has escalated due to Western countries providing heavy weaponry and equipment to Ukraine without distinction.
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A Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missile that was donated by the United Kingdom to Ukraine has reportedly fallen into Russian hands in a partially intact state.
The missiles, which are launched from Su-24 Fencers using adapted pylons from now-retired RAF Tornado strike jets, are the longest-range weapon provided to Ukraine and have been used in the fight against Russia’s invasion since early May.
Parts of a shot down/malfunctioning Storm Shadow cruise missile, shown by Russians. pic.twitter.
Few countries have been able to deploy hypersonic weapons in their militaries, let alone from warships, due to the size requirements of the platforms.
The Iranian regime has claimed a capability that few countries on the planet have been able to achieve, save for a few select nations led by the United States and China: putting hypersonic missiles on a warship.
On Tuesday, several Iranian state media outlets published articles claiming that the head of the Iranian Navy, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, had declared that the new Damavand-2 frigate would be equipped with hypersonic missiles.
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has reported that 4 PLAN vessels crossed the strait south of Kyushu on June 29.
On Thursday, June 29, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLAN) Navy conducted open-sea training exercises with its Type 075 amphibious assault ship in the western Pacific for the first time.
The Japanese Defense Ministry announced Friday that two PLAN vessels had been detected crossing the Osumi Strait south of Kyushu and entering the Pacific Ocean.
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The U.S. Air Force has stressed that artificial intelligence “is here to stay” and will be central to revolutionary advances in uncrewed aircraft. These comments and details about the service’s ongoing work in these areas, including testing involving the unique X-62A experimental testbed, a heavily modified F-16 Viper fighter, and Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie drones, come in a newly released official video.
Screenshot of a video showing an Iranian corvette approaching the tanker Richmond Voyager. (U.S. Navy photo).
The U.S. Navy stopped Iranian warships from seizing two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, according to United States Naval Forces Central Command.
Unlike previous confrontations between Iranian and US naval forces, the two incidents on Wednesday involved the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, not the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Navy, said 5th Fleet spokesman Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins.
The Iranian navy did not fire at U.S.
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