The JSC Kronshtadt Group has released a high-resolution photo of its Orion unmanned aerial vehicle on the VK social media website.
Photo: JSC Kronshtadt Group
Patriot missiles fail spectacularly during intercept of Yemeni ballistic missile
Yemen’s Houthis faction fired a ballistic missile at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and two Patriot missiles that were fired to intercept it failed spectacularly in mid-air. One exploded after launch while another went ballistic and hit the ground.
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China constructs HQ-9 surface-to-air missile site near Korean peninsular
H/T to DY Lu. China has quietly constructed a surface-to-air missile site in Dongfeng County (东丰县), Jiling Province since last year.
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Ukraine’s National Guard getting helicopters from Airbus
Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry has signed a contract to buy 55 helicopters from Airbus. These rotorcraft will be deployed with the National Police, State Emergencies Service, Border Services and the National Guard.
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Martin-Baker’s Mk18 ejection seat selected for KF-X
Martin-Baker’s Mk18 ejection seat has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the KF-X fighter program.
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Source: KAI
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