Israeli air strikes with BLU-109 concrete-piercing bombs. Israeli aircraft began using BLU-109/B bombs to attack Hamas underground bunkers and tunnels. The American bunker-busting bomb BLU-109/B weighs 907 kilograms and has a warhead weighing 240 kilograms, consisting of tritonal. The bomb is capable of breaking through reinforced concrete floors up to 1.8 meters thick. Accurate targeting can be provided by JDAM or Paveway systems; with the help of these guidance systems, the aerial bomb becomes controllable.
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The first Azerbaijani-Turkish military exercises “Mustafa Kemal Ataturk-2023” took place in Karabakh and Nakhichevan. Up to 3 thousand personnel from various types of troops of the two countries took part in the tactical exercises, and 130 units of armored vehicles, up to 100 artillery pieces and more than 20 aviation and flight assets were also involved. In addition, engineering equipment was used. The main focus of the exercises was on the interaction of troops, improving command and control, exchanging experience and increasing the professionalism of personnel.
As part of the Ektedar 1402 military exercises conducted by the Iranian army, firing of an Iranian high-precision Basir artillery shell was demonstrated. The shooting was carried out from an American-made M109A1B self-propelled gun; Iran began purchasing them in 1970. The Iranian 155mm Basir guided artillery shell was first shown in 2012 and is a copy of the Russian Krasnopol shell. The projectile is guided by a laser beam and can hit targets at a range of up to 20 kilometers.
The Israeli army began clearing the rubble and preparing passages for tanks using Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozers. The American bulldozer Caterpillar D9 was developed in 1954. The bulldozer became very popular among construction companies and attracted the attention of the Israeli army. The bulldozer had its armored cab modified and its engine protected by Israel Military Industries. After modernization, the weight of the bulldozer increased by 15 tons and its weight reached 71 tons. Now the Caterpillar D9 is in service with the IDF in the D9R modifications, as well as in the older versions of the D9L, there are also remote-controlled D9N bulldozers. The bulldozer is completely protected from small arms fire; the only threat to it is ATGMs. Israeli armored bulldozers turned out to be very effective, and the US Marine Corps also purchased them. The facts of the use of bulldozers in combat conditions indicate good survivability of the machine. For additional protection, bulldozers can be equipped with machine guns and smoke grenade launchers. The bulldozers are equipped with a 474 hp engine. The bulldozer is controlled by a commander and an operator.
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On October 27, 2023, the Kuwaiti Air Force welcomed four additional Eurofighter Typhoons, bringing its collection to 13 out of the 28 aircraft it has ordered, as reported by Kuwait's official news agency.
This delivery, which began in December 2021, marks a significant step in bolstering the combat readiness of the Kuwaiti Air Force. Supporting this initiative, the Italian Air Force provides in-flight refueling with its KC-767A tanker aircraft. Moreover, they have devised plans to train Kuwaiti pilots, engineers, and technicians to ensure the optimal operation of the Eurofighter fleet.
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This delivery, which began in December 2021, marks a significant step in bolstering the combat readiness of the Kuwaiti Air Force. Supporting this initiative, the Italian Air Force provides in-flight refueling with its KC-767A tanker aircraft. Moreover, they have devised plans to train Kuwaiti pilots, engineers, and technicians to ensure the optimal operation of the Eurofighter fleet.
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The Israeli army showed rare footage of the operation of the Ritsuf remote mine clearance complex, the commercial name of the Carpet complex. The Ritsuf demining complex was developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in 1985 and was modernized in 2017; this complex, called SDPMAC, is also used by France. The complex is installed on the rear of engineering vehicles and armored personnel carriers. The "Ritsuf" mine clearance complex is capable of making a passage about 100 meters long and up to 8 meters wide in a minefield with twenty volumetric explosion rockets, 265mm caliber, in 1 minute. The missiles are launched from a distance of 65 to 165 meters from the front edge of the minefield and are carried out according to a program embedded in the computer. A passage created in a minefield is marked by missile stabilizers protruding from the ground. The complex can also be used to strike objects. The demining installation is operated by 2 people.
The history of the creation of Hamas underground tunnels and the Israeli army's fight against them. The Israeli army has published footage of Hamas underground tunnels discovered and destroyed. Now underground tunnels are the main problem of the Israeli army, the fact is that Hamas does not enter into open confrontation with the Israeli army. Hamas' tactics are to go through a tunnel to a point and attack military equipment from it. Underground tunnels began to be created 30 years ago, the total length of tunnels under the Gaza Strip is now about 500 kilometers. Usually the height of the tunnel is 2 meters and the width is 1 meter, but there are also tunnels in which a passenger car can also pass. The tunnels are laid at a depth of up to 70 meters and they usually lead from the Gaza Strip to Egypt and Israel. Tunnel exits are difficult to detect and are located in homes, hospitals and even schools, as reported by the UN in 2022. The main purpose of the tunnels is to smuggle goods and weapons from Egypt, attack Israeli settlements, soldiers and take hostages. The tunnels are also used as bases for the manufacture and storage of weapons, hospitals, warehouses and for holding hostages there. The Israeli army destroys the tunnels, filling them with concrete and water, striking the places where the tunnels are discovered, but this fight does not bring much success, since the creation of new tunnels is ongoing. This process especially accelerated in 2006 when the Hamas group won the elections in 2006 in the Palestinian Authority. The tunnels are being built by residents of the Gaza Strip hired by the Hamas group. The salary of builders is from 150 to 300 dollars, the working day is up to 12 hours, the speed of creating tunnels is up to 5 meters per day.
The Israeli army has published footage of its divers working on the Mediterranean coast near the Gaza Strip. Dozens of Hamas weapons were found underwater, the IDF said. The finds included grenades, explosive belts and other dangerous items. All weapons found were destroyed by sappers right on the beach.
Final tests of a simplified version of the Karrar tank, first shown in 2017, have passed in Iran. The tank was created by the Bani Hashem company on the basis of the Russian T-72S; it also uses the technical solutions of the T-90MS tank, which Iran previously wanted to buy, but could not for a number of reasons, as well as some design solutions of the American Abrams tanks. The Karrar tank has a laser range finder and an electro-optical fire control system. Despite the apparent similarity with Russian tanks, it has a different design of commander's panoramas and remote-controlled machine gun installations. Another tower and explosive reactive armor units. The Karrar tank can also be equipped with laser and radar irradiation warning sensors. The tank is equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore gun capable of firing anti-tank missiles. The tank can be equipped with a remote-controlled combat module with a 7.62 mm machine gun. The tank uses a carousel-type automatic loader. Tank weight 51 tons, crew 3 people, estimated engine power 1000 hp.
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Nov 14, 2023. Naval Group has delivered the UAE Navy’s first Gowind-class multi-mission corvette “Bani Yas,” in Lorient, France.
The vessel is part of a 2019 contract seeking two new platforms for the service. Although the deal amount was not disclosed, a report from Defense News stated that the UAE invested $850 million in the orders.
An option for two additional corvettes was included in the agreement.
The plan to pursue the program was announced in 2017, with local company Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company serving as Naval Group’s partner.
The Bani Yas was launched in 2021 and will sail to its UAE homeport by December following the delivery ceremony.
The second platform, “Al Emarat,” was launched in May 2022 and will shortly begin sea trials in France.
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/11/14/uae-gowind-corvette-naval-group/
Nov 14, 2023. Naval Group has delivered the UAE Navy’s first Gowind-class multi-mission corvette “Bani Yas,” in Lorient, France.
The vessel is part of a 2019 contract seeking two new platforms for the service. Although the deal amount was not disclosed, a report from Defense News stated that the UAE invested $850 million in the orders.
An option for two additional corvettes was included in the agreement.
The plan to pursue the program was announced in 2017, with local company Abu Dhabi Ship Building Company serving as Naval Group’s partner.
The Bani Yas was launched in 2021 and will sail to its UAE homeport by December following the delivery ceremony.
The second platform, “Al Emarat,” was launched in May 2022 and will shortly begin sea trials in France.
https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/11/14/uae-gowind-corvette-naval-group/
Iran published a video of the launch of the Shahed-171 UAV. And drone production in Iran. The Shahed-171 reconnaissance UAV was first shown in 2014. Presumably the body of the Shahed-171 drone is made of fiberglass, using stealth technology based on the American RQ-170 Sentinel UAV. The body of the Shahed-171 drone uses little radio-reflective materials; its surface, like that of the American B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, does not have rectangular protrusions. The Shahed-171 UAV is the first Iranian drone with a turbojet engine. The Shahed 171 drone has a take-off weight of up to 3070 kg and a maximum UAV flight range of up to 4400 km, at an altitude of up to 10900 meters. The drone's flight speed is up to 460 km/h. The drones are armed with Qaem adjustable bombs.
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In a bold move to enhance its maritime capabilities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has entered advanced negotiations to purchase a fleet of South Korean-made KUH-1E helicopters. Korea Aerospace Industries’ representative Cho Seok Joon, while attending the Dubai Airshow, disclosed the aspirations of the Emirati military to integrate these rotary-wing aircraft into their ranks by the conclusion of the current year.
The KUH-1E helicopter is a maritime-configured derivative of the well-regarded twin-engine KUH-1 Surion, possessing the capacity to transport 16 passengers in addition to the two-pilot crew. Such a design reflects the UAE’s intention to strengthen its maritime surveillance and response operations, as the KUH-1E boasts specialized radar systems in place of standard weaponry.
In pursuit of due diligence, the UAE Defence Ministry’s spokesperson emphasized their comprehensive evaluation process, comprising various layers of testing to ensure the aircraft meets stringent operational standards. This process underscores the thoroughness with which the Emirati authorities approach their military acquisitions to maintain a state-of-the-art defence force.
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In a bold move to enhance its maritime capabilities, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has entered advanced negotiations to purchase a fleet of South Korean-made KUH-1E helicopters. Korea Aerospace Industries’ representative Cho Seok Joon, while attending the Dubai Airshow, disclosed the aspirations of the Emirati military to integrate these rotary-wing aircraft into their ranks by the conclusion of the current year.
The KUH-1E helicopter is a maritime-configured derivative of the well-regarded twin-engine KUH-1 Surion, possessing the capacity to transport 16 passengers in addition to the two-pilot crew. Such a design reflects the UAE’s intention to strengthen its maritime surveillance and response operations, as the KUH-1E boasts specialized radar systems in place of standard weaponry.
In pursuit of due diligence, the UAE Defence Ministry’s spokesperson emphasized their comprehensive evaluation process, comprising various layers of testing to ensure the aircraft meets stringent operational standards. This process underscores the thoroughness with which the Emirati authorities approach their military acquisitions to maintain a state-of-the-art defence force.
https://ts2.space/en/uae-engages-in...-south-korean-maritime-helicopters/#gsc.tab=0
Iran has released footage of the launch and impact of the Fath hypersonic missile. The Iranian two-stage solid-propellant medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile "Fath" was developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and was first shown in 2023. The missile is capable of delivering a warhead weighing up to 450 kg to a range of up to 1,400 kilometers. The "Fath" high-precision missile, due to its second-stage solid fuel engine, is capable of maneuvering in the atmosphere and beyond at speeds of up to 18,000 km/h to overcome the air defense position areas of a potential enemy.
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Iranian Navy's Daylaman new destroyer enters service in Caspian Sea
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The new Iranian destroyer Deylaman has officially joined the Iranian Caspian Fleet. A new destroyer of the modified Moudge project was built to replace the frigate Damavand, which in 2018 hit rocks and broke in half. The Iranian corvette Deylaman, a destroyer according to Iran's classification, is now the most advanced ship of the Jamaran class series of ships, the ship's displacement is 1,500 tons. The destroyer's hull is built using low radar signature technology. The Deylaman destroyer is equipped with a modern all-round radar with an Eagle Eye phased array antenna, capable of detecting targets at a range of up to 200 kilometers. The ship was built according to a modified design and its exact characteristics are still unknown. The destroyer is equipped with a 76 mm Fajr-27 gun and Qadir cruise missiles with a range of 200 km. In the future, the ship will be equipped with a Nawab short-range air defense system and a Sayyad air defense system. The destroyer's helipad has an increased area. The Deylaman destroyer has four engines with four separate rows of shafts and propellers, which is necessary for greater mobility and maneuverability in the Caspian Sea. The ship can reach a maximum speed of 26 knots.
Iranian UAV tracking footage of a US Navy carrier strike group entering the waters of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz has been published. The model of the Iranian drone has not been reported. The carrier group is led by the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), the destroyer USS Gravelli (DDG 107) and the destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), the cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG-56) and the French frigate FS Languedoc (D-653) . The group was accompanied by MH-60R “Seahawk” and MH-60S “Knighthawk” helicopters. Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said the drone ignored multiple warnings, an action the US military considers unsafe and unprofessional.
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Two Revolutionary Guards members killed by Israeli strike in Syria, says Iran
Airstrikes near Damascus follow end to seven-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza StripTwo Iranian Revolutionary Guards members serving as military advisers in Syria have been killed in an Israeli attack, Iranian state media has said.
Strikes near the Syrian capital of Damascus came less than 24 hours after the end of a seven-day pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah ally Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
“Two Syrian fighters working with Hezbollah and two IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) officers were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah sites near Sayyida Zeinab,” said Rami Abdel Rahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
“The two IRGC officers were the target of the Israelis. They struck immediately after the pair went into the Hezbollah site,” said the head of the Britain-based monitor, which has a network of sources inside Syria. The two officers died from their injuries, he said, adding that five other fighters were wounded.
Two Revolutionary Guards members killed by Israeli strike in Syria, says Iran
Airstrikes near Damascus follow end to seven-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip
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At the International Defense Industry Exhibition IDEX 2023, held in the capital of Egypt, the new Raad 200 MLRS of the Egyptian army was presented for the first time. The Raad 200 MLRS consists of 80% Egyptian-made components and is placed on the chassis of the Soviet ATS-59G artillery tractor. The MLRS tractor is equipped with a German HD12ZLG-M engine with a power of 385 hp. The installation is designed to launch thirty 122-mm ammunition at a range of up to 45 km, similar to those used in the Russian Grad MLRS or the Egyptian-made Sakr MLRS. It is also possible to use the Egyptian Sakr thermobaric missile with a range of up to 20 km. The MLRS does not have armor, but the crew of the installation is better protected than in launchers of the BM-21 type. The RAAD 200 MLRS can reach a maximum speed of 46 km/h, overcome a slope of 35° and water ford up to 1.1 meters deep, and the cruising range of the unit is 350 km.
Iran showed footage of the launch and flights of Karrar reconnaissance and strike UAVs. The Karrar drone was developed in 2009 and has since been modernized several times. The Karrar UAV belongs to the class of reconnaissance and strike drones with a turbojet engine. The Karrar drone was allegedly developed based on the American unmanned target Beechcraft MQM-107 Streaker. The drone has a variety of weapons, from Mark 82 missiles and bombs, to six-barreled 7.62 caliber machine guns. The drone has also developed Majid air-to-air missiles with a range of eight kilometers and Nasr-1 and Kowsar anti-ship missiles. In addition, the UAV can also be used as a kamikaze drone, and radar reconnaissance equipment can also be installed on it. The drone can fly at speeds of up to 900 km/h over a range of up to 1000 km, at a flight altitude of up to 9000 meters.
Turkish jet UAV ANKA-3 made its first flight. The ANKA-3 heavy UAV was developed in 2022 by Turkish Aerospace Industries. The ANKA-3 UAV can perform many tasks, such as control and communication relay, reconnaissance, surveillance, and destruction of ground and air targets. The drone can hit enemy helicopters, propeller-driven aircraft and UAVs with air-to-air ammunition; to destroy ground targets, including radar and air defense systems, the drone has air-to-ground ammunition. The drone can also use large ammunition such as SOM-J, MK-82 and miniature SDB bombs. The ANKA-3 UAV can rise to a height of up to 12,000 meters, with a payload of up to 1,200 kilograms
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