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On April 15, 2024, the Netherlands, in collaboration with Denmark and Germany, announced plans to order RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs worth €200 million for delivery to Ukraine. This decision comes after an extraordinary meeting of the Drone Coalition, which includes Great Britain, Latvia, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden.
Read more: Netherlands teams up with Denmark and Germany to supply RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs to Ukraine
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On April 15, 2024, during Defense Industry Workers' Day, a new drone model was unveiled in the presence of President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reported by Militarnyi. The drone, whose name remains confidential, is designed to target both ground and aerial targets at operational and tactical distances exceeding 100 kilometers, serving as an analog to the Russian Lancet drone.
Read more: Ukraine unveils new kamikaze drone with a design similar to Russian Lancet
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According to Iranian media, Iran conducted its first aerial attack using the newly unveiled hypersonic missile, Fattah-2, during airstrikes against Israel. This missile is considered non-interceptable. The attack, which was launched on April 13, 2024, targeted multiple Israeli airbases and marked Iran's first combat deployment of this advanced missile technology.
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Army Recognition, a leading defense and security industry media company, proudly announces its appointment as the Official Online Daily News and Video Reports provider for Eurosatory 2024. This prestigious event, the foremost defense and security exhibition in Europe will take place in Paris, France, from June 17 to June 21, 2024.
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On April 15, 2024, Vk@ announced that a significant number of BMR-3MA "Vepr" armored mine-clearing vehicles, along with their initial modifications, have been deployed to unspecified military units in Ukraine. This deployment is part of a broader effort to enhance the effectiveness of mine-clearing operations in active conflict areas.
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The U.S. Army announced on April 7, 2024, that it had deployed its latest ground-based missile system, Typhon/Mid-Range Capability (MRC), to the Philippines for Exercise Salaknib 24, marking its first deployment in the Indo-Pacific region. This system is capable of launching Tomahawk cruise missiles as well as SM-6 multipurpose missiles, which are initially used in a quasi-ballistic mode for land attacks. The arrival of Typhon in the Philippines is a significant signal to Beijing and underscores the U.S. Army's plans to permanently station these systems in what could be called China's backyard.
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On February 26, 2024, the U.S. Navy expedited the acquisition of advanced anti-drone systems to protect its forces stationed in the Middle East. The newly ordered system, named the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS), utilizes 70mm laser-guided rockets to neutralize unmanned aerial threats.
Read more: US Navy Fast-Tracks Advanced Anti-Drone Systems for Deployment in Middle East
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As reported by the Finnish media Aamulehti on April 12, 2024, the Finnish company Patria is currently working to create the first Finnish 8x8 self-propelled howitzer by integrating the 155K98 155mm howitzer onto the chassis of a Sisu E13TP 8x8 truck. Plans for testing the new configuration are set for the coming winter, indicating an important phase to enhance the mobility of this artillery system to facilitate rapid deployment and relocation, crucial in avoiding enemy counterfire.
Read more: Patria to develop Finland's first wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer
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According to Defense News, the US Air Force announced on April 15, 2024, that it will receive this summer its first F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with an advanced electronic warfare system, the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS). Developed by BAE Systems, this advanced electronic warfare technology will enhance eight F-15Es currently being upgraded at Boeing’s facility in San Antonio, Texas. Furthermore, EPAWSS will be a standard feature on the new F-15EX Eagle II fighters.
Read more: US Air Force to receive F-15E aircraft with new electronic warfare technology this summer
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The Russians are facing a new threat behind the front line: tire-popping metal obstacles called caltrops dropped by Ukrainian drones. It is an ingenious new use of a very old weapon, which is causing problems for Russia’s already overstretched last-mile supply chain by halting vehicles so they can be hit by bomber drones.
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The US Air Force (USAF) has entered into a substantial $174 million contract with General Atomics to modernize four of its Reaper drones. This endeavor, slated for completion by early 2029, is supported by a foreign military sales (FMS) agreement with the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
Read more: US Air Force Awards Contract to General Atomics to Modernise MQ-9A Reaper UAVs
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On April 14, 2024, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters shot down several Iranian attack drones. This defensive action aimed to protect Israel and neighboring countries during Iran's unprecedented overnight attack on Israeli soil from October 13 to 14, 2024. While the exact number of intercepted drones was not specified, the UK's contribution though likely less than the 70 drones claimed by the US and several others intercepted by Jordan was crucial.
Read more: British Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter shoot down Iranian Drones to Protect Israel
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