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The US Navy will convert surplus oil rigs in the western Pacific into mobile military bases as part of the US military buildup aimed at China, The Defense Post reported on Tuesday. The naval engineering firm Gibbs & Cox developed the concept, known as the Mobile Defense/Depot Platform (MODEP), and…
While the Fighting Falcon may possess critical capabilities, some experts are not convinced that the presence of F-16s in Kyiv will really impact the war in a significant way
The Indian Army has received the first batch of Igla-S Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) from Russia, part of a larger deal for 120 launchers and 400 missiles. These systems enhance the Army's Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) capabilities, particularly in high mountainous terrain along the northern border. The procurement includes domestic production in India, with one regiment already deploying the systems. This acquisition replaces outdated Igla-1M systems and aligns with plans for future indigenous VSHORAD advancements.
Argentina has inked a pivotal agreement to bolster its air defense capabilities by purchasing 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, a move that mirrors the Scandinavian country’s military modernization efforts and marks a shift in Argentina's defense procurement strategy. https://youtu.be/LGSN85_xpgE?si=mYmEhjDi-LDz-tgV The transaction, valued at an estimated 2.1 billion kroner (US$303 million), was formalized through a…
Lockheed Martin will increase its production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) by over 60% by the end of the year, as the rocket launcher has been in high demand since the US started sending it to Ukraine. The US provided its first HIMARS to Ukraine in June 2022,…