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8Jun By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone

The German-made TRML-4D multifunction radar, a key component of the IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system, is seen being struck by a Lancet-series loitering munition in a newly surfaced video. The footage of the apparent Russian ZALA Lancet loitering munition strike on Ukrainian radar appeared on social media earlier today. The exact date and location of […] The post Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone first appeared on Defence Blog.

5Jun By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones

Ukraine’s SBU security service has released aerial footage showing ‘Kamikaze’ drones that stalk Russia’s modern air defense systems. Dramatic new video shows the moment Ukrainian kamikaze-style drones stalked Russian Buk-M1 (SA-11 Gadfly) medium-range surface-to-air missile system and three Tor-M2 (SA-15 Gauntlet) short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile systems. As the chase heats up, the drones descend to an altitude of […] The post Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones first appeared on Defence Blog.

28May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank

Ukrainian Soldiers from 2nd battalion K-2 of the 54th Mechanized Brigade have released impressive aerial footage showing the Russian most advanced operational tank blown by a Ukrainian drone strike in a dramatic battle. According to the K-2 battalion, an aerial reconnaissance unit discovered the Russian T-90M tank: “It is a sin to leave it in […] The post Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank first appeared on Defence Blog.

18May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system

The elite Ukrainian troops have destroyed a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system near Popasna, Donetsk region. The Come Back Alive Foundation released footage, which appears to have been shot from a drone, showing what appears to be Buk-M1 (SA-11 Gadfly) mobile medium-range surface-to-air missile system being targeted and destroyed. “HIMARS strike destroyed an enemy air […] The post Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog.

20Apr By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Raytheon to provide Army with advanced counter-drone systems

American aerospace and defense conglomerate Raytheon Technologies announced Wednesday that it was awarded a $237 million U.S. Army contract for advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). As noted by the company, a contract award from U.S. Army Contracting Command enables the company to provide Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors to detect and defeat […] The post Raytheon to provide Army with advanced counter-drone systems first appeared on Defence Blog.

18Apr By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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US Army deploys attack helicopters to Europe

The U.S. Army has announced that military helicopters and equipment from the 4th Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, began arriving in the port of Thessaloniki, Greece, on April 12, 2023, as the brigade begins its nine-month rotation to support Atlantic Resolve. The Army said in a release that Atlantic […] The post US Army deploys attack helicopters to Europe first appeared on Defence Blog.

10Apr By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainians destroy Russian anti-aircraft missiles with precision strike

Ukrainian drone has dropped grenades into a trench where Russian troops stored short-range, man-portable air defense (MANPAD) systems. According to Militarnyi news agency, Russian MANPADs were discovered and destroyed by soldiers of the 79th Separate Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “These weapons were intended to counter Ukrainian aviation operating on the front […] The post Ukrainians destroy Russian anti-aircraft missiles with precision strike first appeared on Defence Blog.

30Mar By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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US Army evaluates ATeMM hybrid “drone”

Plasan North America, Inc. has announced that it is successfully integrated a new All-Terrain Electric Mission Module (ATeMM) with the U.S. Army’s newest Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). As noted by the company, in less than two months from ideation, Plasan North America, Inc. successfully integrated single and tandem ATeMM with the newest ISV and collaborated […] The post US Army evaluates ATeMM hybrid “drone” first appeared on Defence Blog.

22Mar By Colton JonesNo Comments

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US Army’s new Chinook version enters final assembly

Aerospace giant Boeing announced that the first production CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopter destined for the U.S. Army has reached the final assembly phase of production. As noted by the company, a final assembly is the last step in production before the aircraft is delivered to the U.S. Army. “This is the first of […] The post US Army’s new Chinook version enters final assembly first appeared on Defence Blog.

18Mar By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters

American plane-maker Boeing has announced that it will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. As noted by the company, this $1.9 billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1 billion, and has the potential to increase to more than […] The post Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone

Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones

Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank

Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system

Raytheon to provide Army with advanced counter-drone systems

US Army deploys attack helicopters to Europe

Ukrainians destroy Russian anti-aircraft missiles with precision strike

US Army evaluates ATeMM hybrid “drone”

US Army’s new Chinook version enters final assembly

Boeing secures multi-year contract to build 184 AH-64E helicopters

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