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Military3d agoBlogger may have revealed how many Z-10ME helicopters Pakistan bought from ChinaPakistan’s contract to buy Chinese Z-10ME attack helicopters covers 30 airframes, according to an image circulating on Chinese social media. The image was shared by a prominent military blogger on Sunday and marks the first time a concrete number for Pakistan’s fleet of the helicopters has surfaced since Islamabad officially inducted them into service in August last year. In the post, the blogger known as Sashoujian said that on July 11 China National Aero-Technology Import and Export...South China Morning Post
MilitaryBreaking3d agoCould El Salvador's Bukele be the savior of Haiti?Clarín
Military3d agoEuropean naval chiefs meet to discuss North Atlantic defence without the Royal Navy - Navy LookoutEuropean naval chiefs meet to discuss North Atlantic defence without the Royal Navy Navy Lookoutgoogle · united kingdom
Military3d agoRomania and Moldova Seal First Joint Defence Procurement DealThe two neighbours agree to jointly purchase modern military trucks, aiming to strengthen their defences amid Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.Balkan Insight
Military3d agoRaising the bar: Taiwan alters draft exemption rules to add thousands to armed forcesTaiwan is tightening its military service exemption rules in a sweeping overhaul expected to halve the exemption rate and add thousands of conscripts to the armed forces each year as the island grapples with persistent manpower shortages. Under the revised standards, which took effect last week, men will generally be exempt on weight grounds only if their body mass index (BMI) exceeds 45, while the height threshold for exemption has been lowered to 144cm (4.7 feet). Rules covering hypertension...South China Morning Post
Military3d agoUganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after two decadesUgandan troops first deployed to Somalia in 2007 as part of an international military coalition to battle Islamic insurgents. But the mission has faced mounting pressure since a US decision to withdraw funding.DW News [en]
Military3d agoTender announced for 2027 food procurement for AFUThe Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced a tender for the procurement of food products for 2027 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service, with an estimated value of UAH 43.8 billion.Ukrinform [en]
Military3d agoFG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military EquipmentThe renewed push comes 61 years after the establishment of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 1964, with the country still working towards developing the capacity to manufacture a substantial proportion of the military equipment required by its armed forces. The post FG, DICON Renew Push For Self-Sufficiency In Military Equipment appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
Military3d agoNigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fightersTroops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have “killed” four high-profile commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including two “high ranking” Arab fighters in an offensive operation in Kukawa, Borno State. The post Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Military3d agoBeijing doubles down on Type 071 amphibious warships, signalling a Taiwan focusBeijing is accelerating production of its Type 071 amphibious transport docks by expanding construction to a second shipyard, potentially strengthening its ability to move troops and military equipment across the Taiwan Strait in a conflict. The expansion comes amid long-standing United States assessments that Beijing lacks enough landing ships and logistical support for a large-scale assault on Taiwan, suggesting the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) may be moving to address a significant...South China Morning Post
Military3d agoIndia offers Asean counterterrorism lessons, but will one size fit all?As India seeks to expand its security cooperation with Southeast Asia by sharing its battle-tested counterterrorism expertise, defence analysts say its experience would only partly meet Asean’s needs given the differences in threat perception and domestic priorities. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the offer at the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu on Thursday. Citing Operation Sindoor as an example of India’s counterterrorism capabilities, he offered to share...South China Morning Post
Military3d agoThe Pentagon-Silicon Complex and the Rise of the Neo-PrimesWhat happens when the military depends on technologies it doesn’t own? Sharon Weinberger, the new editor-in-chief of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, stops by the studio to discuss her book, Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War. She delves into the Pentagon’s disputes with SpaceX and Anthropic, why the tech industry’s split from the military was about money more than ideology, and how a new generation of firms could become the next primes. Image: Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza via DVIDS. The post The Pentagon-Silicon Complex and the RiseWar on the Rocks
Military3d agoTwo days at sea cost the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales 328 days in dry dock. The problem was a faulty coupling on the starboard propeller shaft.The British ship suffered a breakdown just 48 hours after sailing for North America, which forced the cancellation of an important military mission. An investigation revealed construction errors that had been detected years earlier. Repairs cost about 25 million pounds.Clarín
Military3d agoV2X wins $105M Army contract modification for Middle East operationsV2X has secured a $105 million contract modification from the Army for operations in the Middle East. This indicates continued military support and operations in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
Military3d agoUS military in Japan rocked by second arrest of marine in less than a monthOkinawa police arrest 21-year-old marine on suspicion of drink-driving and in relation to an alleged hit-and-runThe Independent World
Military3d agoElbit Systems wins $170M contract to build IDF artillery training centerElbit Systems has secured a $170 million contract to construct an artillery training center for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This contract signifies a significant investment in military infrastructure and training capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
Military3d agoAustralia unveils secretive Ghost Shark underwater drone payloadsThe Australian Navy recently lifted the veil on some payloads the service is fielding on its Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.Defense News
Military3d agoHormuz shipping still faces major risksThe Strait of Hormuz remains dangerous and costly for shipping, despite US claims that it is open.Al Jazeera [en]
Military3d agoAn investigation revealed that the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal had unstable bombs on its flight deck because the ammunition depot was full. Subsequently, a rocket accidentally fired and 134 sailors lost their livesEl 29 de julio de 1967, un cohete Zuni se disparó accidentalmente durante los preparativos de un ataque aéreo en el Golfo de Tonkín y alcanzó el tanque de combustible de un avión.La falta de espacio en los depósitos obligó a colocar municiones inestables en la cubierta de vuelo. Las explosiones destruyeron 21 aeronaves y dejaron 161 heridos.Clarín
Military3d agoSouth Korea probes death of frontline soldier near North Korean borderA South Korean army staff sergeant died after ‌suffering external injuries at a frontline unit in Cheorwon near the North Korean border on Monday morning, Seoul’s Defence Ministry said. Military and civilian ⁠investigators were examining the exact cause and circumstances ‌of his death, the ministry said. A unit member found the twenty-something staff sergeant collapsed with a severe head injury inside a building at about 7.15am and reported it, according to the Chosun Biz. The death comes amid...South China Morning Post
Military3d agoAir defenses down 154 out of 193 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine since eveningUkrinform [en]
Military3d agoHow South Korea can play pivotal role in Philippines’ military modernisation driveThe Philippines’ military modernisation drive could offer South Korea an opportunity to transform its role as a major arms supplier into a deeper defence partnership, analysts say. This prospect gained fresh momentum after Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his South Korean counterpart, Kang Shin-chul, agreed to deepen cooperation in military modernisation, defence technology and joint training on the sidelines of an Asean security summit in Cebu last week. Teodoro reaffirmed...South China Morning Post
Military3d agoOn April 10, 1963, the world's most advanced submarine communicated to the rescue ship USS Skylark that it had "minor difficulties," attempted to empty ballast, and disappeared in minutes with 129 men on board. The Navy's reconstruction revealed that seawater leaked through a joint.La nave realizaba pruebas de inmersión profunda frente a Cape Cod cuando perdió contacto con el exterior y terminó hundida con marineros y personal civil.La investigación apuntó a una cadena de fallas técnicas que incluyó el apagado del reactor y la imposibilidad de recuperar la flotabilidad, una tragedia que impulsó nuevas normas de seguridad naval.Clarín
Military3d agoThe Pentagon’s IT agency wants to bridge network gaps in the Pacific“The old ways of connecting with partners are simply no longer sufficient,” says INDOPACOM deputy commander.Defense One
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