Sunday 12 January, 2025

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Morocco takes delivery of Israeli Barak MX Air and Missile Defence System

Morocco has acquired the Israeli Barak MX Air and Missile Defense System. The system, which is designed to intercept a variety of aerial threats, including cruise missiles, drones, and...

RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying off Scotland

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft were launched to intercept two Russian long-range maritime patrol bombers this morning as they transited north of the Shetland Islands within NATO’s northern...

French Navy takes delivery of second Suffren-Class attack submarine

The French Navy has welcomed its second Suffren-class attack submarine, the Duguay-Trouin, into its fleet. The submarine was officially delivered on 11 August, after completing a series of sea...

Russia begins state trials of the 2S42 Lotos artillery system

Russia has begun state trials of its new 2S42 Lotos airborne amphibious 120mm self-propelled artillery system, according to a report by the TASS news agency. The Lotos provides fire...

Ukrainian marines return home after commando training in UK

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian Marines are returning home after spending more than six months being trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos, in a UK programme supported by international partners. The...

Germany considering sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine

According to reports in the German media, the German government is considering sending Taurus air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine as part of an upcoming military aid package. Reports claim...