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The Air Force of Ukraine has adapted Su-25 attack aircraft to use French AASM HAMMER precision-guided bombs. The aviation weapons that France is providing as part of its military aid to Ukraine are constantly being used at the front against the occupiers. “Our Su-25 aircraft are also being modernized, and now they can use bombs […]
TOS-3 “Dragon” should provide a significantly longer range than TOS-1A “Solntsepek” due to the use of new thermobaric unguided missiles from TOS-2 “Tosochka” The first public demonstration of a new self-propelled flamethrower system based on the TOS-3 Dragon tank, developed by Omsktransmash, took place in Russia. The main feature of the development, according to the […]
The Ukrainian Air Force has published official photos of the FrankenSAM air defense system for the first time. It is a Soviet Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system capable of using American RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles. We learned about FrankenSAM last year. The creation of such a system is intended to partially solve the problem of the […]
FN Herstal has introduced a new variant of its FN Minimi handgun to meet the needs of armed forces around the world. The FN Minimi, standardized in many armies, including NATO member states, is widely recognized for its combat effectiveness and reliability. The third-generation FN Minimi 7.62 Mk3 handgun combines power and lightness with significant […]
The Japanese Agency for Technology and Logistics (ATLA) and the US Navy are developing a railgun. The development uses the experience of the United States in accelerating the practical application of railguns. Japan is developing a medium railgun capable of launching a 0.320 kg projectile with an initial velocity of 2230 m/s (Mach 6.5). The […]
The United States has purchased sensors for Ukraine that will equip Ukraine’s JDAM-ER bombs, which will allow them to defeat electronic warfare systems. This is stated on the website of the US Department of Defense The Home-on GPS sensors that will be installed on JDAM-ER bombs will give the Ukrainian military more chances to resist […]
Lockheed Martin has won a $17 billion contract to develop a new missile to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles for the United States. This was reported by Reuters. The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has selected Lockheed Martin as the winner of the competition and will sign a $17 billion contract in the coming days to develop […]
Ukraine is stepping up the development of its defense industry, presenting new models of weapons and military equipment. One of the most significant successes of 2024 was the use of the Neptune missile, which successfully hit the large amphibious assault ship Konstantin Olshansky. Other effective developments in Ukraine are listed below. Missile weapons New missiles: […]
The Ukrainian company Kvertus presented the MS Azimuth electronic intelligence system. The EW system is capable of detecting all drones at all frequencies, even in the enemy’s near rear. Due to its passive mode of operation, it is invisible to enemy radars. The company said it had tested these systems near the front line. The […]
The Ukrainian company devDroid has presented the Wolly portable remote-controlled combat machine gun module, which the military has already tested in combat. The system allows a soldier to control a machine gun from a hiding place at a distance of 100 meters. The Wolly module is designed to more safely engage unarmored enemy targets, such […]