Editor’s Picks – Page 18 – The Defense Post

Feb- 2021 -

18 February

Air

USAF: Raytheon Counter-Drone Laser System Tested Last Year

The United States Air Force has announced that it last year tested a counter-drone laser weapon system built by Raytheon intended to protect overseas air force bases from small drone and drone swarm threats.

16 February

Asia Pacific

Taliban militants in a line holding guns and explosives

Staff Writer

30 Taliban Fighters Die in Explosion During Bomb-Making Class

Thirty Taliban militants were killed when a bomb exploded during a bomb-making class at a mosque in Afghanistan’s Balkh province.

15 February

Europe

Robotic Udar complex displayed at the Russian Defense Ministry's Innovation Day 2015 exhibition

Staff Writer

Russia Develops Fully Autonomous Udar Combat Ground Vehicle

The Russian military will soon have its hands on a functioning prototype of the latest Udar Combat Ground Vehicle which can operate on different terrains completely unmanned.

10 February

Africa

Kenya military personnel march in Nginyang Village

Staff Writer With AFP

Growing Desperation Over Al Shabaab Threat in Kenya’s North

In the vast, arid northern corner of Kenya, frustration is boiling over due to the growing strength of the Al-Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab jihadist group in the region.

9 February

Africa

A British soldier fires his SA80-A3 with underslung grenade launcher during a live firing platoon level attack Exercise in Kenya.

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Troops in Mali Use Grenade Launcher-Fired Mini-Drones

British Army troops stationed in Mali are using mini-drones that can be fired from grenade launchers and are designed to carry a range of payloads.

9 February

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Senegal Uncovers Jihadist Cell in East of Country

Senegalese authorities have foiled a jihadist cell linked to al-Qaeda-affiliated militants in Mali, a leading newspaper in the West African state reported.

2 February

Africa

Power generators are in full use in Nigeria's Maiduguri where a jihadist attack cut power to the city for a week

Staff Writer With AFP

North Nigeria City in Dark for Week After ISWAP Sabotages Supply Lines

Residents of the northeastern Nigerian city Maiduguri have been struggling with a power blackout for a week after ISWAP blew up supply lines, causing water shortages and disrupting businesses and daily life.

2 February

Europe

Marianne Besas

Russia Unveils Next-Gen ‘Sotnik’ Soldier Battle Armor

Russia has begun first phase development of its next-generation battle armor for field soldiers, set to replace the Ratnik in 2025.

1 February

Middle East

Bidisha Das

Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome Air Defense System

Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced that the new and upgraded Iron Dome has successfully completed a fresh set of trials simulating potential land and sea threats.

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29 January

Americas