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Rafale fighter jet enters service in Croatian Air Force

The first six Rafale fighter jets, newly acquired by the Croatian Air Force, were ceremoniously welcomed at the Zagreb operational base by Croatian President Zoran Milanović, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and Defense Minister Ivan Anušić. The decision to procure these aircraft was made by the Croatian government on May 28, 2021, with the contract officially […] The post Rafale fighter jet enters service in Croatian Air Force first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Moldova to get VERA-NG passive tracking system

Moldova is set to receive the state-of-the-art passive tracking system VERA-NG, as part of a peace initiative backed by the European Union (EU). Under the European Peace Facility (EFP) programe, the ERA company will deliver its VERA-NG passive surveillance radar system to strengthen the defence capability of the Republic of Moldova. Originally developed in the […] The post Moldova to get VERA-NG passive tracking system first appeared on Defence Blog.

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US Air Force B-1B bombers complete deployment across Europe

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers recently completed a month-long deployment across Europe, conducting training missions alongside Allies and partners in the region. U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa in a release that the deployment, part of Bomber Task Force 24-2, showcased the interoperability and combined strength of U.S. forces with their […] The post US Air Force B-1B bombers complete deployment across Europe first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia

A Ukrainian E-300 Enterprise fixed-wing long-range drone reportedly crashed in Russia, approximately 1000 kilometers from the border. According to Russian media reports, the downed drone was equipped with a 360-degree multispectral sensor and was carrying a FAB-100-120 air-dropped bomb. The pilot’s seat had been repurposed to accommodate electronic components, indicating its autonomous operation. It is […] The post Ukrainian long-range suicide drone crashes in Russia first appeared on Defence Bl

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Oshkosh secures $40M contract for unmanned missile launchers

Oshkosh Defense LLC, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has announced that it was awarded an additional delivery order valued at $40 million for the procurement of Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) to be used in the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System. Developed specifically for the U.S. Marine Corps, ROGUE-Fires represents a significant […] The post Oshkosh secures $40M contract for unmanned missile launchers first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Russia’s rare version of fighting vehicle spotted in Ukraine

A rarely seen variant of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) has been spotted near the battlefield in Ukraine, as depicted in footage shared by Russian telegram channels. This newly spotted modification features additional explosive reactive armor (ERA), marking a potential upgrade to enhance its defensive capabilities. It is speculated that the BMP-3 has been […] The post Russia’s rare version of fighting vehicle spotted in Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog.

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