Army

PSM consortium to modernize more Pumas

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 19 April, the German industrial group Rheinmetall announced that together with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann it had received an order from BaainBW (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik u. Nutzung der Bundeswehr, national Equipment, Information T...

European Rocket Artillery Summit in Toruń

defence24.pl 3 years ago The General Command of Types of Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland announced that on 18-19 April the global conference EUROPEAN ROCKET ARTILLERY SUMMIT took place at the Artillery and Armaments Training Center. Participants of the conference had...

The badger shoots and swims. State survey underwa...

defence24.pl 3 years ago 19.04.2023 On the profile of the Polish Armaments Group on the social network Twitter, fragments from qualification investigation of the fresh floating infantry fighting vehicle Badger were presented.

Second ballistic rocket submarine in service of t...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 20, the ceremony of handing over the submarine Ahn Mu to the Republic of Korea Navy took place at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering shipyard in Okpo. Ahn Moo (SS 085) is the second ship of the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho class. Its keel was la...

Military buys parachutes for HALO/HAHO jumps

defence24.pl 3 years ago The Armaments Agency announced a free hand order, the subject of which will be the transportation of parachute and landing equipment, i.e. a tactical amphibious parachute with a free beginning strategy TPDS-LLT. The full value of the contract w...

Americans plan to dispose of first Nimitz superair...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 14, U.S. Navy Command officially announced that work began on the decommissioning program, deactivation and disposal of the superaircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Scrapping a ship is always associated with the request to solve many pr...

Modernization of BWP Puma

defence24.pl 3 years ago The German BaainBW (Federal Bureau of Equipment, Technology and Support) announced another agreement for the modernization of Puma infantry fighting vehicles (German: Schützenpanzer).

ATMOS for the next buyer

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 17 April, the Israeli company Elbit Systems announced that it had concluded a contract for the supply of 155 mm self-propelled cannon howitzers on ATMOS wheeled chassis. The contract has a value of about $102 million and applies to the supply of ...

Global South must stand up to Russia and China

defence24.pl 3 years ago G7 countries request the support of developing countries to defend the global order based on existing rules from Russia and China's attempts to undermine it, but convincing the Global South will not be easy, Kyodo said Wednesday.

Memo to Polish soldiers on how to communicate with...

fakenews.pl 3 years ago On April 18, a fictional note for Polish soldiers began circulating on social media. It contains 15 points to be respected erstwhile dealing with the military Armed Forces of Ukraine. The clues placed there are plainly absurd. It seems that it coul...

Elbit Systems to deliver peculiar aircraft to un...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 18, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it had signed an agreement with an undisclosed state for the supply of multirole reconnaissance aircraft and electronic warfare. The contract has a value of about $100m.

Korea builds electronic warfare planes

defence24.pl 3 years ago Korea's military procurement agency DAPA has approved funds of $1.41 billion to make fresh electronic warfare aircraft. They are intended to enhance the capabilities not only of reconnaissance, but besides to counteract and interfere with the mea...

Iran scaremongering Israel with destruction

defence24.pl 3 years ago Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who spoke Tuesday to mark the armed forces holiday, said Iran would destruct Tel Aviv and Haifa if Israel took any steps against Tehran, the Israeli paper Jerusalem Post reported.

US Navy: How not navigating is simply a battering ...

defence24.pl 3 years ago Only thanks to the intervention of 2 young guardianship officers in the port of San Diego did not a collision between the guided-missile destroyer USS “Momsen” and the amphibious landing ship USS “Harpers Ferry” occurred. Despite the mistakes made.....

36th military aid package for Ukraine

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 19, the U.S. Department of defence announced president Joe Biden's approval of another, 36th, military aid package intended for Ukraine. This time, the Americans will supply equipment worth about $325 million.

Observation from the roof - Territorials course

zbiam.pl 3 years ago They set up reflection points and then admit and inform about detected possible threats. Among another things, this is the applicable part of the fire observer training carried out at the Territorial defence Forces Training Center. The course ...

Chile Seeks Helicopters

defence24.pl 3 years ago The Chilean Air Force is looking for fresh light helicopters to replace the presently owned Bell UH-1H Iroquois. Chile plans to get about 14 fresh machines, according to defence News.

Taiwanese in favour of extending mandatory militar...

defence24.pl 3 years ago The extension of mandatory military service in Taiwan to 1 year is met with the approval of the public in opinion polls, reports Liberty Times.

Texts from Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Corps are f...

fakenews.pl 3 years ago Since yesterday, an SMS allegedly from the Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Corps has been circulating on social media. It is intended to encourage joining the ranks of the individual. The message reached thousands of unwitting people and besides gained ...

Military Electronic Plants Will Service Marine roc...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 6 April, Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A. from Zielonka concluded a contract for servicing and method support of military equipment of the NSM-CDS system, which is equipped with the Marine rocket Unit. The contract value amounted to PLN 35 mi...

Germany to order latest Leopard 2

defence24.pl 3 years ago German trade magazine “Europäische Sicherheit & Technik” in an article published in its pages, which contains information about the procurement of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the German army in place of A6 vehicles handed over to Ukraine.

There is simply a licence to upgrade Turkish F-1...

defence24.pl 3 years ago Responsible for the FMS program, the U.S. defence safety Cooperation Agency has granted approval to sale Turkey a package of equipment and software for upgrading F-16C/D Fighting Falcon fighters. The full maximum cost is estimated at $259 milli...

VMFA-311 2nd U.S. Marine Corps F-35C Squadron

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 14 April, the United States Marine Infantry (USMC) reactivated at MCAS Base Miramar, California, squadron VMFA-311 “Tomcats”. This is the second unit of the USMC equipped with hard-to-clature inflight based fighter aircraft of the Lockheed Martin ...

Sweden and Germany are betting on transporters fro...

defence24.pl 3 years ago **Germany and Sweden are expanding their participation in the multinational armored personnel carrier program, which is carried out by Finnish Patria. Stockholm ordered the first serial transporters, Berlin signed a method agreement. **

Israeli firm with contract for electronic warfare ...

defence24.pl 3 years ago Elbit Systems received an order for a reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft. The client has not been disclosed but the subject of the deal is known to be a single aircraft, which, along with the accompanying package, will cost...

Zalew23 – interoperability exercise outside the tr...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 17 and 18 April, in the area of the shipping channel lock complex connecting the Baltic Sea and the Vistula Lagoon, which is part of the ongoing task aimed at building Elbląg's access to the Baltic Sea, a presentation of the capabilities of the P...

Compulsory military service in Lithuania comes int...

defence24.pl 3 years ago Latvian president Egils Levits signed a law on compulsory military service on Tuesday. The first volunteers can join the army this summer, LETA said. From 2024, service will be compulsory.

Sweden buys fresh PPK

defence24.pl 3 years ago Sweden has decided to buy fresh anti-tank guided missiles that will complement, and in time will most likely completely replace the older RBS 55 and RBS 56 systems.

What awaits the decommissioned ORP Kondor submarin...

defence24.pl 3 years ago On Friday, the already decommissioned submarine ORP Kondor (297) was moored at the Kutroowe Embankment in the President's Pool of the Port of Gdynia. It was towed there, but it is not its final destination.

Patria 6×6 for Swedish Armén

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 17 April, the Finnish company Patria Oy announced the signing of an agreement with the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (Försvarets materielverk, FMV) for the sale of batches of Patria 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carriers. The agreement covers...

American instructors already in Taiwan

defence24.pl 3 years ago According to Taiwanese media citing sources in the army, there are already about 200 U.S. instructors stationed in Taiwan who will aid train military personnel, Focus Taiwan reports.

Sweden's biggest manoeuvres since the fall of the ...

defence24.pl 3 years ago On April 17, Sweden's largest military exercise in years began, which will affect 26,000 troops from 14 countries. “The Aurora 23 exercise will last until May 11 and will be conducted in the air, on the ground and at...

How much does a soldier gain during a war?

defence24.pl 3 years ago Professional soldiers are paid not only in peacetime, but of course besides in wartime. These wartime regulations must be prepared in peacetime. Therefore, the draft Regulation of the Council of Ministers on the rates of basic emoluments and other.....

The 4th day of the coup d'état in Sudan. U.S. Help...

pulslewantu.pl 3 years ago Heavy fighting continues in Sudan's capital, Khartoum. Today, many army units loyal to General Burhan have arrived in the city. Thanks to American mediation, it was possible to negociate a 24-hour ceasefire. In any sectors, however, the fighting c...

Confidential data for ... a dollar. Pro-Russian ha...

cyberdefence24.pl 3 years ago The pro-Russian group Killnet has stolen data belonging to the North Atlantic Alliance. The attack may affect up to respective 1000 soldiers.

Helicopters for Seoul for Nearly $3 Billion

defence24.pl 3 years ago The defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) approved a program for the replacement of the army and air force transport chopper fleet. The agency has not identified the platform chosen for that purpose, but the usage of the word “heavy.....

India's first C-295MW in mark colours

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 18, Airbus presented the first images of the C-295MW aircraft in the colors of the Indian Air Force. It is 1 of sixteen that will be assembled on the final assembly line in Seville.

Day 3 of the coup d'état in Sudan. Dagalo appeals ...

pulslewantu.pl 3 years ago For a better knowing of the situation, I invitation you to read my text, in which I explain who the coups are and what the Sudanese coup is all about (link below). Gen. Dagalo's militia forces had another success present in Khartoum. She fell into...

Pogrom of Egyptian MiGs in Sudan

defence24.pl 3 years ago **Further satellite images of the base in Merowe, Sudan, appear on the web, showing the late taken over by the Egyptian opposition MiGI-29. 1 of the machines looks completely burned out and the others are at least damaged. **

U.S. Approval to Turkish Upgrade of F-16 Fighting ...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 17, the U.S. State Department announced it had issued approval for the possible sale of equipment and software packages to Turkey needed to upgrade parts of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon multirole combat aircraft.

Taiwan to buy 400 Harpoon missiles

defence24.pl 3 years ago Taiwan will buy 400 land-launched Harpoon missiles designed to combat surface targets, a consequence of a increasing threat from China, Bloomberg reported Monday.

Order for engines for extended loads

defence24.pl 3 years ago Extended loads are utilized for paving passages in minefields. 1 of the essential elements of this kind of sapper equipment are rocket engines.

Chile has launched a program to acquisition fresh...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 17 April, Chile's Ministry of Defence said it had launched proceedings to acquisition a fleet of next-generation multi-role transport helicopters to replace the remaining in service Bell UH-1H Iroquois.

PT-91 in Ukraine

defence24.pl 3 years ago A video has emerged on social media to present for the first time officially the PT-91 Twardy tanks handed over as part of military aid to Ukraine. Currently, Ukrainian tankers are training on them.

The military is preparing infrastructure for fresh...

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 13 April, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Mariusz Błaszczak announced via social media the completion of the investment involving the expansion of infrastructure for military equipment purchased m.in in the Republic of Korea.

Details of the Russian rocket Test [VIDEO]

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On April 12, the Ministry of defence of the Russian Federation reported that a day earlier, an intercontinental ballistic rocket was fired from the Kapustin Yar rocket training site, the “exercise” combat part of which hit the designated mark at ...

Requirements for the fresh US Army PPK

defence24.pl 3 years ago The U.S. Army is preparing to acquisition a successor to the TOW-2 anti-tank guided missiles, 1 of the first stages being the formulation of tactical-technical requirements.

Turkey's first submarines

zbiam.pl 3 years ago On 14 April, the Turkish Department of National Defence (MSB (Milli Savunma Bakanlığı) announced the authoritative start of work on the first test blocks of fresh submarines being developed as part of the MİLDEN programme. The MİLDEN (Milli Denizal...

Forced labour for Russians in factory-based corre...

defence24.pl 3 years ago The Kremlin authorities have come up with a fresh way of acquiring inexpensive labour. By combining the forces of police, courts and industry, a real network of mill correctional facilities is created, which are intended to guarantee the continui...

Another Russian improvised anti-aircraft kit

defence24.pl 3 years ago The MT-LB tracked armored personnel carrier is undoubtedly 1 of the most susceptible to various types of rework construction produced in the USSR. This time, the Russians decided to implement a 57mm S-60 anti-aircraft weapon on it. The connection.....