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Swedish engineering prowess is once again impressing the world, this time with its advanced demining system, the Scanjack 3500. This armored giant-like machine has the unique ability to detect and defuse both anti-tank and anti-personnel mines at depths of up to 40 cm, setting a new standard in mine clearance. Thanks to its dual chains, […]
The European Union has announced a significant development of rail links across the continent, which will connect the Mediterranean region from southern Spain to Ukraine. According to the Spanish newspaper Levante, at the end of 2023, Spain, which holds the presidency of the EU Council, reached an important preliminary agreement with the European Parliament on […]
Ukrainian director Maryna Vroda’s feature film Stepne won an award at the 35th Trieste International Film Festival in Italy. This was reported by the Ukrainian Film Academy on its Facebook page. The film depicts a few days in the life of a man who comes to the Ukrainian village of Stepne to take care of […]
The Danish air defense frigate Iver Huitfeldt sailed from its home port towards the Suez Canal on Monday. This was reported by the official website of the Ministry of Defense of Denmark. The frigate will join the coalition forces that protect civilian vessels in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Thanks to its […]
The BQM-177A UAV simulates the behavior of an anti-ship missile and is equipped with electronic warfare capabilities. It is needed to train the crews of ships and aircraft of the US Navy. The US Navy has placed a new order with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. for the production of subsonic BQM-177A target drones […]
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the testing of new cruise missiles designed to be launched from submarines. He also considered the possibility of building a nuclear submarine, while reaffirming his goal of creating a nuclear-armed navy. This was reported by the Associated Press with reference to the DPRK state media. It is noted that […]
Germany wants to introduce a payment card for refugees. Fourteen of the 16 federal states are participating in the implementation. Bank transfers are blocked. That is, it prevents the possibility of transferring money from state support to the person’s country of origin. The card cannot be used to pay for goods or services abroad. Thus, […]
ETIHAD Rail successfully launched the first mainline passenger service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the 250-kilometer route between Abu Dhabi and Al Dhanna on January 25. The trains are used by employees of the national oil company Adnoc as part of a strategic agreement signed by Adnoc and Etihad Rail in December. “The […]
Tesla plans to start production of a new electric car codenamed Redwood in the second half of 2025, Reuters reports, citing anonymous people familiar with the matter. The company may begin production of the next generation electric vehicle at its plant in Texas in June 2025. According to anonymous sources, Tesla has sent invitations to […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company with its Starship spacecraft has won a contract to launch the Starlab commercial space station built by European Airbus SE and American Voyager Space. The amount of the new deal was not disclosed. The companies agreed to establish a joint venture to build an orbital station in August 2023. According to […]