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17 March

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Miguel Gibson, 31st Fighter Wing flight safety manager, demonstrates how pointing a laser at an HH-60 Pave Hawk can illuminate the cockpit at Aviano Air Base, Italy, October 12, 2023. Laser strikes on aircraft, often referred to as "lasing," have become a growing concern for aviation safety in recent years, as it can cause blindness, distraction and potential long-term eye damage to pilots and crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Stubblefield)

US Taps Cambium for Aircraft Laser Protection Technology

California-based Cambium has secured a contract to expand its laser and directed-energy protection technology for the US government.

17 March

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense as China Expands Low-Cost Threats

Taiwan is developing lower cost air defense munitions as China is expanding the use of cheaper weapons in potential large scale attacks.

17 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.

17 March

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

N. Korea Earns Billions From Russia-Linked Military Activities: Report

N. Korea may have generated up to $14.4 billion through military cooperation with Russia, including arms transfers and personnel deployment.

17 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia, Australia Eye Enhanced Defense Pact With Japan, Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia have announced a plan to expand defense cooperation through new trilateral arrangements with Japan and Papua New Guinea while stepping up intelligence sharing.

17 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Croatia’s Orqa Teams With Red River Depot to Boost US Army Drone Production

Orqa signed an agreement with Red River Army Depot in Texas to support the expansion of the US Army’s small drones manufacturing capacity.

17 March

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall, Nooteboom Team Up on Military Heavy Transport Systems

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch firm Nooteboom Trailers BV have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and market military Heavy Equipment Trailer systems, targeting rising demand for heavy transport solutions across Europe.

17 March

War

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Beirut, Lebanon

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Killed Iran National Security Chief Larijani

Israel said that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night," along with the commander of the Basij paramilitary force.

17 March

Land

Bea Castañeda

M109 Howitzer: The Mobile Firepower Backbone of Modern Artillery

This M109 howitzer guide breaks down how this combat-proven system continues to provide versatile, long-range artillery support across global battlefields.

17 March

Americas