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The Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have embarked on a trial implementation of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite constellation since March, as disclosed by reliable government sources. This strategic decision aims to fortify the JSDF’s communication capabilities in response to China and Russia’s recent efforts to bolster their satellite attack capabilities.
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The completion of the 500th unit of the Bayraktar TB2, Turkey’s first indigenous armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), was celebrated with great enthusiasm during a ceremony held at Baykar Technologies’ state-of-the-art technology center located in Istanbul’s Başakşehir district.
A section of the Purvanchal Expressway in Arwal Kiri Karwat, Uttar Pradesh, India was closed to traffic on Jun. 24 to allow Indian Air Force fighters to practice touch-and-go operations.
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France is deploying a large contingent of warplanes, approximately 20, to the Indo-Pacific under the PEGASE 2023 mission.
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VMU-3 has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification (SFFOC) for its MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft. This certification marks VMU-3’s successful transition from the RQ-21A to the MQ-9A platform, solidifying their readiness to independently operate this advanced unmanned aerial vehicle.
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