14 July 2024

Catching Up on Defense News

  

NATO’s Maritime Command has released images of a Russian Kilo II submarine (Improved Kilo class submarine) captured by a P3 Maritime Patrol Aircraft from the Portuguese armed forces. The submarine was identified in the Baltic Sea, highlighting NATO's continuous monitoring of Russian maritime activities in the region. Read Naval News at this link ...
 

A recently released video from the Russian Ministry of Defense, dated July 14, 2024, reveals that the Russian Air Force is now deploying the formidable FAB-3000 aerial bomb. Enhanced with UMPK (Unified Module of Planning and Correction) modules, this weapon has been transformed into a highly precise and immensely powerful explosive device. Read News Russia - Ukraine War at this link ...
 

American Company Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to enhance Germany's air defense infrastructure by providing additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This significant contract will bolster Germany’s existing defenses with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

On July 13, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This incident, which has since become a major topic of analysis and discussion, involved a shooter who opened fire during the event. The Army Recognition Group has provided a detailed analysis of the weapons used by both the shooter and the U.S. Secret Service during the incident. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

According to a statement published by the Slovenia Ministry of Defense on July 12, 2024, Slovenia and France signed a letter of intent to procure CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers and Mistral MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defense Missile Systems). Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

Recent satellite images have revealed that the Chinese military is conducting training exercises in the Taklamakan Desert, Xinjiang, using mock-ups of U.S. military assets. These include mockups of American aircraft carriers, fighter jets like the F-35 and F-22, and destroyers such as the Arleigh Burke-class. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and Navy use these mock-ups to practice air strikes and other military maneuvers. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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German Major General Christian Freuding, head of the German Army Situation Center Ukraine, announced on July 12, 2024, via the ZDFheute, a German television channel, that nearly all of the 100 Patriot missiles promised to Ukraine have been delivered. This development follows the public commitment made by German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius on June 11, 2024. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

On July 12, 2024, Boeing announced the arrival of the F-15EX fighters numbered 7 and 8 to the 142nd Wing (142ndWG), marking a significant milestone in the modernization of the U.S. Air Force's fleet. The celebration was shared via a tweet from Boeing, highlighting the collaboration with the 142ndWG and the broader impact on national defense capabilities. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link ...
 

The British Ministry of Defense (MoD) has announced the procurement of up to three Foxhound LPPV (Light Protected Patrol Vehicle) technical demonstrator platforms. The order, which aims to showcase a new standard for potential future production, was confirmed via Gabriele Molinelli’s X account on July 12, 2024. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

Taipei, Taiwan, July 13, 2024 — Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has reported a significant increase in military activity by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) around the island. As of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 30 PLA (Chinese Air Force) aircraft and 7 PLAN (Chinese Navy) vessels were detected operating in the vicinity of Taiwan. Notably, 20 of these aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ).
 

According to information published by the DGA (French Armed Forces Procurement Agency) on July 12, 2024, the SNA Tourville, the third submarine in the Barracuda program (Suffren class), made its first sea trial. This marks the beginning of its sea trials, with delivery expected by the end of 2024. Read Naval News at this link ...
 

Ukrainian forces hit a Russian S-300V air defense missile system near the strategically vital Mariupol airport. The impact was significant, necessitating the immediate dispatch of firefighting units to the location. The incident was brought to light by the Telegram channel "CyberBoroshno," which shared a satellite image purportedly showing Russian air defense systems at the airport.
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Citing Israeli military sources and confirmed by "The Jerusalem Post" on July 12, 2024, the new generation of 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer called "ROEM" has conducted its first operational firing in June 2024 and will be deployed with an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unit in the coming year. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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