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25 May

Poll Shows Weak Public Confidence in Germany’s Defense Capability

A new survey suggested most Germans remain unconvinced about the country’s military preparedness and ability to respond to a direct attack.

25 May

Flight simulator for the C295 military transport aircraft.

Giulia Bernacchi

Airbus Selects Indra for C295 Full-Flight Simulator in Spain

Airbus Defence and Space has selected Indra to develop a new full-flight simulator for the C295 military transport aircraft.

25 May

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Develops Its First Indigenous Precision Guided Aerial Bomb

For the first time, Ukraine will be fielding a guided aerial bomb built entirely on home soil.

25 May

Christine Casimiro

MBDA SPEAR Cruise Missile Takes First Test Flight on F-35B Stealth Fighter Jet

MBDA’s SPEAR air-to-ground miniature cruise missiles have conducted their maiden flight aboard an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter, flown by a UK test pilot in the US.

25 May

The Martlet weapon system has officially achieved full operating capability.

Jodesz Gavilan

UK’s Wildcat Helicopters Expand Counter-Drone Role With Martlet Missiles

The Martlet missile has reached full operating capability on Wildcat helicopters, giving the aircraft a broader role in the UK Royal Navy’s counter-drone and maritime strike missions.

25 May

Image of a Apache AH-64E helicopter, seen here being demonstrated at Lulworth Range in the UK. A multi-domain immersive experience showcasing military equipment and capabilities took place at Lulworth Range, ahead of the Defence Command Paper refresh. The event was attended by Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey, Chief of the General Staff General Sir Patrick Sanders and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. As well as demonstrating some of the cutting-edge equipment being used by the British military, the activity showcased integrated tactics and combined arms warfare. Other developing capability demonstrated included remote medical support and counter-unmanned aerial systems technology. The RAF's F35 fast jet and A400M transport aircraft were part of demonstrations, along with other equipment from across the three single services including Merlin and Apache helicopters and a Challenger 2 main battle tank. The demonstration featured personnel and equipment from units including 4 Light Brigade Combat Team; Future Commando Force (30 Commando Royal Marines); 4 Ranger from the Army Special Operations Brigade; 11 Group RAF; Experimental and Trial Group (ETG) consisting of elements from 2YORKS, the Next Generation Combat Team; elements of 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team HQ and Medical Regiment.

Jodesz Gavilan

GE Aerospace Wins UK Apache Helicopter Engine Support Contract

GE Aerospace has secured a new three-year support contract for the engines powering the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.

25 May

Russia pounds Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that kills four people, authorities say, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

Staff Writer With AFP

What We Know About Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Fired on Ukraine

Russia has used its nuclear-capable ballistic missile, dubbed Oreshnik, three times in the war against Ukraine.

25 May

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and his Belarus' counterpart Alexander Lukashenko walk in as they attend a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 3, 2015.

Staff Writer With AFP

Macron Warns Belarus Against Involvement in Ukraine War: Source

French President Emmanuel Macron warned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko against an involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, a source close to Macron said.

24 May

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Kills 4 in Massive Ukraine Attack After Vowing Retaliation

Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive missile and drone attack that killed four people early on Sunday, authorities said, after President Vladimir Putin threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

24 May

Staff Writer With AFP

New Explosive Drone Crash in Latvia

A new drone incident in Latvia — in which the errant flying device exploded when it crashed into a lake Saturday — added to anxiety and political ructions in the Baltic country that borders Russia.

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