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9 July

The High-Energy Laser for Multiple Application – Power (HELMA-P) drone neutralization illustration

France Test Fires Anti-Drone Laser

The French military this week conducted advanced testing of a laser-powered cannon capable of destroying a moving drone.

8 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Royal Navy Commits to $668 Million Upgrade of Type 45 Destroyer Fleet

The Royal Navy is investing $688 million to upgrade the air defense capabilities of its Type 45 destroyer fleet.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Jet Alarm Interrupts Spain PM’s Press Briefing

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was forced to interrupt a press conference at a NATO airbase in Lithuania on Thursday when jets there were scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes.

7 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Developing Parachute for Canine Paratroopers

A Russian aircraft equipment manufacturer plans to launch a parachute system for service dogs next year.

7 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia’s Upgraded Flamethrower Ready for Final Trial

Russia’s TOS-2 "Tosochka" heavy flamethrower will undergo final trials in August.

6 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia to Start Mass Producing T-14 Armata Tanks in 2022

Russia will begin mass production of T-14 Armata tanks starting next year, the latest version of the Armata series in which most of the functions are “robotized.”

6 July

Joe Saballa

Serbia Unveils New Military Equipment in ‘Lightning Strike’ Exercise

Serbia unveiled several pieces of newly acquired military hardware during its recent “Lightning Strike 2021” exercise held at eight training areas throughout the country.

6 July