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Air

A black B-1B Lancer bomber is seen flying above a mountainous region. The mountains' land have colors ranging from forest's greens to desert yellows and whites. The sky above is cloudy and white.

Juster DomingoJanuary 9, 2024

US Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber Crashes in South Dakota

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber crashed while trying to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota due to adverse weather conditions.

Sea

The USS Columbus submarine is seen partially submerged in the waters of what appears to be a pier. A boat with "YTB 798" painted on its side is seen right beside the black submarine. On top of its hull, around 25 people are seen standing, most of them wearing lifevests. In the background, a mountainous area is seen over the left of the horizon. On the right, two buildings that appear to be warehouses are also visible.

Juster DomingoJanuary 9, 2024

USS Columbus Reaches Final Phase of Eight-Year Overhaul

HII Newport News Shipbuilding has received the final funds for the USS Columbus (SSN-762) submarine's eight-year refurbishing.

Arms

A soldier wearing a camouflaged uniform appears to be demonstrating how to carry the Piorun portable missile launching system. He has the equipment resting on his right shoulder, pointing it to the upper left side of the image.

Juster DomingoJanuary 8, 2024

Estonia Receives Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Estonia has received Poland’s PPZR Piorun man-portable air-defense systems following a 103-million-euro arms deal.

Land

A dark green Patria 6x6 armored vehicle is seen traversing a snowy field while it's snowing. Trees can be seen on the background, covered in white snow. The vehicle's wheels are fitted with snow chains to help it have better grip and control on the ground.

Juster DomingoJanuary 5, 2024

Finland Buys 40 More Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

The Finnish Defence Forces are buying 40 more Patria 6x6 armored vehicles on top of a deal signed in June 2023.

Air

A Mil Mi-28 helicopter is seen hovering on the clear blue sky. On its gray-green hull, the number "03" is painted in yellow, as well as two red stars and the unit name "RF-93275" in white. Some characters on the Russian alphabet are also painted in black.

Juster DomingoJanuary 5, 2024

Ugandan Air Force Helicopter Crash Kills Three

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri village in western Uganda, claiming the lives of three people.

Middle East

Four camouflaged US Soldiers at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar are seen carrying a soldier on a stretcher in what appears to be a military drill. On the back, at least six more soldiers are seen tailing them. On the background is two brown tents and two brown military trucks. On the left, the back of another truck is seen.

Juster DomingoJanuary 5, 2024

US Quietly Extends Qatar Base Stay for 10 More Years

The US has reached an agreement to extend its military presence at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for another 10 years.

Land

A gray Isuzu D-Max is seen being driven across a shallow pool of water in what appears to be an off-road location, with uneven ground and a background of green-leaved trees. The clear-white water around the truck's wheels are seen splashing towards all directions.

Juster DomingoJanuary 4, 2024

Isuzu to Assemble Military Pickup Trucks in Ukraine

Isuzu is planning to assemble its D-Max pickup trucks in Ukraine to respond to its demand for more military vehicles for the war.

Air

A white Bombardier Global 6500 airplane is seen flying among the clouds. The blue sky serves as the background.

Juster DomingoJanuary 4, 2024

US Army Contracts Bombardier for New Spy Plane Prototype

The US Army has contracted Bombardier Defense for one Global 6500 jet aircraft to support prototyping efforts for its HADES spy plane program.

Technology

A Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar is seen parked in a field with trees in the back. The green-colored truck has a tall antenna propped on its back, with a panel that appears to be the radar.

Juster DomingoJanuary 4, 2024

Lithuania to Upgrade Aerial Defenses With Thales Ground Master Radars

Lithuania has signed an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars.

Air

A gray Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is seen flying above the clouds. The warplane is largely flat-shaped, with its four landing wheels jutting out underneath. The background is a light blue sky, with white clouds reflecting the sun's orange rays below.

Juster DomingoJanuary 3, 2024

Turkey’s Anka-3 Drone Completes Maiden Flight

Turkey's Anka-3 combat drone has passed its first test flight, flying for one hour and 10 minutes and reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet.

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