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Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets
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Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets

Israel to Buy New Fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets. Recently approved the purchase of 25 F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal worth $3 billion. The additional aircraft will bring the total number of F-35s in Israel’s air force to 75. The purchase is being financed through US military aid. Israel is the first country outside the United States to acquire the F-35, and remains the only country in the Middle East to have the advanced weapon in its arsenal.

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Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise missile
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Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise missile

Turkey has developed a new cruise missile named “Bayraktar Kemankes”. This mini intelligent cruise missile is developed by Baykar and is designed to increase the ability to attack strategic targets with Bayraktar TB2. It was introduced for the first time at TEKNOFEST, an event organized by the Turkish Technology Team Foundation and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. In this article, we will discuss the technical features, advantages, and capabilities of Bayraktar Kemankes intelligent mini cruise

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Pakistan to Receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers
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Pakistan to Receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers

Chinese media reports indicate that the Pakistan to receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers, which are the export version of the PCL-181. Furthermore, a ceremony was held in China to commemorate the manufacturing of 56 SH15 units for the Pakistani Army. If you want to learn more about the advanced capabilities of the SH15 howitzer, including its long range and automated fire control system, be sure to read our article on this state-of-the-art artillery system. SH15 Howitzer Introduction The SH15,

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Upgrading F16 Electronic Warfare through Emulator Testing
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Upgrading F16 Electronic Warfare through Emulator Testing

Northrop Grumman has announced that the latest set of electronic warfare upgrades for the F16 fighter, named AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), have successfully passed simulation testing in a U.S. Air Force emulator. According to the company, these upgrades have exceeded the benchmark standards set through Emulator Testing. According to Northrop Grumman, the new electronic warfare system will enable the F-16 to counter modern radio frequency threats and detect and defeat advanced sensors and weapons that its older

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China Land-Based Mid-Course ABM Tests
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China Land-Based Mid-Course ABM Tests

China successfully conducted its seventh land-based, mid-course antiballistic missile (ABM) test on Friday, indicating that the country has mastered related technologies to form a credible deterrent against nuclear threats. According to China’s Ministry of National Defense, the test achieved its expected goals and was of a defensive nature, not aimed at any country. Mid-course interception, which involves a missile traversing outside the atmosphere after being boosted by a rocket booster in the initial phase, is technically challenging but considered the

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Romania chooses F-35 to modernize air fleet
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Romania chooses F-35 to modernize air fleet

As the Romanian authorities have recently announced that they have chosen the F-35 Lightning II to modernize their air fleet. This latest decision places Romania alongside other Eastern European allies such as Poland and the Czech Republic, who have also opted for this fifth-generation fighter jet. The acquisition of F-35s is expected to provide Romania with a significant boost in their airpower capabilities, as they continue to modernize and enhance their fighter jet fleet. During the April 11 meeting of

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