2024 • Page 147 of 418 • The Defense Post

Sep- 2024 -

2 September

China’s Anti-Aircraft Weapons Register Low Success Rate Against Drone Swarm

In a rare admission, China’s People’s Liberation Army said its anti-aircraft weapons had a low success rate against a swarm of drones.

2 September

Sea

The USCGC Argus (WMSM 915), the first ship of the heritage class of medium endurance offshore patrol cutters, enters the water during a christening ceremony in Panama City, Florida, Oct. 27, 2023. The future offshore patrol cutters will complement the existing national security cutters and fast response cutters to carry out the nation's most critical maritime safety, security, and stewardship missions. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles)

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Starts Construction of Fifth Heritage Patrol Cutter

Austal has begun construction of the US Coast Guard’s fifth Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter in Mobile, Alabama.

2 September

Air

Joe Saballa

Airbus, Lockheed Exit UK’s New Medium Helicopter Program

Airbus and Lockheed Martin have decided to opt out of an ambitious program to develop a new medium-lift helicopter for the British military.

2 September

Sea

Acceptance Ceremony and cold move of the future HMCS FRÉDÉRICK ROLETTE, at HMCS Dockyard in Halifax Nova Scotia on 29 August 2024 Photo by: Pte Brendan Gamache, Canadian Armed Forces Photo

Rojoef Manuel

Irving Delivers 5th DeWolf AOPS Vessel to Royal Canadian Navy

The Royal Canadian Navy has received the fifth Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship from Irving Shipbuilding.

2 September

Asia Pacific

Indian security forces personnel stand guard in India's north-eastern Manipur state

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Insurgents in Manipur Launch Deadly Drone Attack

Insurgents in India's Manipur state have carried out a deadly attack on security forces, using drones to drop explosives in what police called a "significant escalation" of violence in the restive northeastern region.

2 September

Europe

Members of Russian mercenary group Wagner

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk: Commander

Ukraine's incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defenses back home, a paramilitary commander said.

2 September

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Vows ‘to Settle the Score’ With Hamas After Hostage Deaths

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "settle the score" with Hamas after the military had recovered the bodies of six hostages from a Gaza tunnel.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

RTX Demos SeaVue Radar’s Long-Range Target Detection at RIMPAC

RTX showcased the ability of its SeaVue multi-role radar to provide long-range target detection during the Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024.

30 August

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

US Army Increases Massive Javelin Missile Order by $1.3B

The US Army is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing its anti-armor capabilities with a further $1.3-billion order for Javelin anti-tank missiles.

30 August

Sea