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Russia Test-Launches New ABM Interceptor Missile: Tass

Russia Test-Launches New ABM Interceptor Missile: Tass

missile of the country’s anti-ballistic missile defense (ABM) system, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday.

“The combat team of the Aerospace Forces’ air and anti-ballistic missile defense troops conducted another successful test-launch of a new missile of the Russian anti-ballistic mi…

Leonardo Completes Upgrade of Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters

Leonardo Completes Upgrade of Royal Navy Merlin Helicopters

The Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters have been upgraded so they can embark on and operate from vessels anywhere in the world.

In total,19 Mk3 aircraft and 6 Mk3a have been upgraded to the Mk4/4a standard to ensure the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have the capability to provide air support to 3 …

Swiss May Enshrine Arms Offsets in Fundamental Law

Swiss May Enshrine Arms Offsets in Fundamental Law

BERN — The Federal Council wants to enshrine in law the fundamental principles concerning the way in which Switzerland handles offsets in the context of armament acquisitions. During its meeting on December 2, 2022, it instructed the Ministry of Defense (DDPS) to draw up a project which will be pu…
New Step in Dutch-Norwegian Military Space Cooperation

New Step in Dutch-Norwegian Military Space Cooperation

The Dutch and Norwegian armed forces will launch 2 identical nano-satellites in mid-December. With these small and cheap satellites, the Netherlands and Norway maintain their independent information position. They have been developed in the MilSpace2 program together with the Dutch knowledge institu…
Pratt & Whitney to Close Israeli Plant with 900 Layoffs

Pratt & Whitney to Close Israeli Plant with 900 Layoffs

US jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney is preparing to close down its operations at the Blades Technology Industry (BTI) plant in Nahariya. This morning the company’s CEO sent a letter to employees explaining that, “for a long time the factory has been sustaining major losses that are only growing.”
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