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[BravoZulu]

Israel:
Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $190 million to supply its Iron Sting laser and GPS-guided mortar munition to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The contract will be performed over a period of 2 years.

Iron Sting is a precision-guided mortar munition, launched from a 120mm mortar, designed to accurately target and destroy objectives, utilizing both immune GPS and laser guidance technology. It has a range of up to 10 kilometers. Iron Sting features a multi-mode fuze with Point Detonation (PD), Point Detonation Delay (PDD), and Proximity Sensor (PRX) operating modes. The loading time is approximately 15 seconds.

https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elb...-munition-to-the-israeli-ministry-of-defense/

 

[Soldier35]

The Turkish army tested a long-range missile for the Hisar-O air defense system. The Turkish Hisar-O medium-range air defense system is expected to become the basis of Turkey's Steel Dome air defense system. The missile reportedly successfully hit a target at a distance of more than 40 kilometers. The Hisar-O air defense system was first unveiled by the Turkish company Aselsan in 2015. The Hisar-O air defense system is capable of detecting and tracking a fighter-type target at a distance of up to 60 km. On August 15, the Turkiye newspaper reported that Turkey intends to use Russian S-400 air defense systems until its own air defense system is created.

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[Soldier35]

Russian and Turkish servicemen conducted a joint patrol in northeastern Syria. The patrol was conducted within the framework of the provisions of the Russian-Turkish memorandum of understanding. The meeting of Russian and Turkish servicemen took place at the Sheyrek checkpoint. More than 40 servicemen of the armed forces of Turkey and Russia took part in the patrol. The column from the Russian side included armored vehicles "Tiger", "Typhoon" and "VPK-Ural", from the Turkish side - armored vehicles "Kirpi". From the air, the patrol was covered by Russian Ka-52 and Mi-8 helicopters. Technical information about the equipment is on the channel. The main objectives of the patrol were to control the situation in the region and prevent the resumption of the armed conflict. To this end, Russian and Turkish servicemen conducted a visual inspection of the area in a 10-kilometer zone

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[BeNder]

US-Made Tanks Boost Iranian Firepower! Tehran Upgrades M-60 Patton MBTs, Rechristens Them Soleiman-402

Iran has unveiled an upgraded variant of the US-origin M-60 Patton tank called ‘Soleiman-402’ in the wake of a widening rift with the United States and Israel. Despite decades of bitter hostility, Iran is one of the few remaining users of archaic US military equipment that was acquired by the...

www.eurasiantimes.com

 

[Soldier35]

In Yemen, the Houthis presented a new two-stage hypersonic missile, the Palestine-2. It is worth noting that many experts doubt that the missile can reach hypersonic speeds and maneuver for a long time.
As officially reported, the Palestine-2 missile can reach speeds 16 times greater than the speed of sound and travel up to 2,150 kilometers. It is also reported that the missile is capable of bypassing "the most complex air defense systems in the world." Presumably, the missile is based on Iranian missiles.

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[BravoZulu]

Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts and to maintain a qualitative military edge in the region.
The package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, which has already been received and earmarked for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion designated for air defence systems including the Iron Dome anti-missile system, David's Sling and an advanced laser system.

Israel is currently fighting on two fronts, against the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza and the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement in Lebanon.
The aid announcement came after negotiations at the Pentagon between Eyal Zamir, the director general of Israel's defence ministry, and U.S. defence officials, including acting Under Secretary of Défense for Policy Amanda Dory, Israel's Defence Ministry said in a statement.

"This substantial investment will significantly strengthen critical systems such as Iron Dome and David's Sling while supporting the continued development of an advanced high-powered laser defence system currently in its later stages of development," it said.
The ministry said the deal underscores the "strong and enduring strategic partnership between Israel and the United States and the ironclad commitment to Israel's security", particularly in addressing regional security threats from Iran and Iranian-backed militias.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middl...secured-87-billion-us-aid-package-2024-09-26/

 

[Soldier35]

The IDF has released footage of Israeli Air Force F-15I fighters in action. During Operation New Order, the F-15s reportedly struck a Hezbollah leader's underground bunker in Beirut with an MPR-500 aerial bomb and others. The Israeli MPR-500 bunker buster bomb was introduced by Israel Military Industries Ltd in 2012. The MPR-500 bomb can be modified into a guided munition by installing an American JDAM GPS kit, and a rocket booster can be installed on the bomb. Weighing 227 kg, the MPR-500 bomb contains up to 60 kg of explosive and can penetrate 1 meter of solid concrete or four concrete floors up to 200 mm thick. The MPR 500 provides a concentrated explosive effect, creating about 26,000 fragments within a radius of 100 meters.

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[Soldier35]

Iran has released footage of Qadr missile launches. The Ghadr-110 or Qadr-110 ballistic missile is based on the Shahab-3 missiles and was unveiled in 2007. The missile has two stages, the first stage with liquid fuel and the second stage with solid fuel. The Ghadr missile is available in three types: "Qadr S" with a range of 1,350 km, "Qadr H" with a range of 1,650 km and "Qadr F" with a range of 1,950 km. Qadr missiles are equipped with warheads weighing from 650 kg to 1,000 kg. The missile has an inertial guidance system, a circular error probable of the missile from the target of about 110-300 meters, the flight speed of the missile is up to 13,000 kilometers per hour. The length of the missile is up to 16.6 meters. The rocket is made partly of aluminum and weighs up to 17,500 kg. The price of the Qadr rocket is not reported, but it is known that they are expensive to manufacture.

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[Soldier35]

Against the backdrop of the escalating situation in Israel, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inspected the troops. The video shows American-made Egyptian military equipment, M1A1 Abrams and M60A3 tanks, M113A2 armored personnel carriers, M109A5 self-propelled guns, M270 MLRS, Avenger air defense, M-48 Chaparral air defense and other equipment. Soviet-made equipment, Kub SAM, Tor SAM, Shilka air defense, BMP-1 and other equipment were also seen. Not all the equipment in service with the Egyptian army was presented at the inspection.

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[BravoZulu]

The Biden administration has approved the sale of weapons worth $2.2 billion to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reinforcing its commitment to key allies in the Middle East.

The State Department informed Congress of the deals, which include advanced missile systems, artillery and ammunition, as part of the US strategy to counter Iran’s influence in the region.

Saudi Arabia’s arms deal, valued at over $1 billion, includes 2,503 Hellfire II missiles and 220 Sidewinder tactical missiles, as well as a range of ammunition for tanks, howitzers, and machine guns.

The UAE will purchase up to $1.2 billion in weapons, including Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) and Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS). This deal also includes training and support for the missile systems.

 

[Soldier35]

The IMEX 2024 naval exercise organized by Iran with the participation of Russia and Oman has begun in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. Representatives from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Bangladesh and India will observe the exercise in Iran. Russia is represented by the Project 20380 corvette Mercury. The goal of the joint naval exercise “IMEX 2024” is to enhance collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation and demonstrate goodwill and capabilities to protect peace, friendship and security at sea.

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[Soldier35]

In Yemen, the Houthis demonstrated tests of the new Al-Qari'a underwater sea drone. The Al-Qari'a underwater drone can be called conditionally, since the drone goes to the target in a semi-submerged state, the movement of the sea drone is adjusted using a camera on a tripod. This implementation of the sea drone carries serious complications for ships, since it is difficult to hit it, at night only the ships' hydroacoustics can detect it. The Al-Qari'a kamikaze drone is made in the form of a torpedo and is presumably produced with the participation of Iran. There is currently no technical information on the drone. Earlier, the US Navy reported the defeat of an underwater sea drone, the drone model was not reported

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[BravoZulu]

The Israeli defence ministry said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to acquire 25 next generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing Co

It said the $5.2 billion agreement was part of a broader package of U.S. aid approved by the U.S. administration and Congress earlier this year and included an option for 25 additional aircraft.
Delivery of the new F-15IA aircraft will begin in 2031, with 4-6 aircraft to be supplied annually, it said.

The aircraft will be equipped with weapons systems integrated with existing Israeli weapons as well as having increased range and payloads.
"These advantages will enable the Israeli Air Force to maintain its strategic superiority in addressing current and future challenges in the Middle East," the ministry said in a statement.
"This F-15 squadron, alongside the third F-35 squadron procured earlier this year, represents a historic enhancement of our air power and strategic reach - capabilities that proved crucial during the current war," the director general of the defence ministry, Eyal Zamir, said in the statement.

Zamir said that the government has secured procurement agreements worth nearly $40 billion since the onset of the war in Gaza that began Oct. 7, 2023.
"While focusing on immediate needs for advanced weaponry and ammunition at unprecedented levels, we're simultaneously investing in long-term strategic capabilities," he said.
For Boeing, the F-15 agreement is the second major deal this year. In August, flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines signed a deal with Boeing for the purchase of up to 31 737 MAX aircraft worth as much as $2.5 billion, beating out rival Airbus.

Ido Nehushtan, president of Boeing Israel, said the company's relationship dates back to Israel's establishment and "will continue working with the U.S. and Israeli governments to deliver the advanced F-15IA aircraft through standard military procurement channels."

https://www.reuters.com/world/middl...re-25-f-15-fighter-jets-boeing-co-2024-11-07/

 

[CemalPasha]

The Turkistan Islamic Party organized a military exercise in Idlib. Those are Uygur people 15 million Turkic people livin in China they formed Al qaida kinda organization kinda PKK of China. What they doing how they got so many equipment in Syria is questionable. It has been confirmed that the organization that attacked the many Turkish Armed Forces convoys on patrol in Idlib.Turkey has recognized this organization as a terrorist group since the 2000s.

The question is are they being feed by CIA, Mossad or MIT(Turkish cia) ?

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[CemalPasha]

The Turkistan Islamic Party organized a military exercise in Idlib. Those are Uygur people 15 million Turkic people livin in China they formed Al qaida kinda organization kinda PKK of China. What they doing how they got so many equipment in Syria is questionable. It has been confirmed that the organization that attacked the many Turkish Armed Forces convoys on patrol in Idlib.Turkey has recognized this organization as a terrorist group since the 2000s.

The question is are they being feed by CIA, Mossad or MIT(Turkish cia) ?

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Fun fact at 0:37 one of militant wearing Belgian camo

 

[Redav]

The Israeli Navy has named the INS Drakon submarine at the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany.

The main difference with respect to the previous Dolphin class submarines also built by TKMS is its elongated sail, which could house a vertical launch system for missiles in addition to the 533 mm and 650 mm torpedo tubes of the previous vessels.

 

[BravoZulu]

The Iranian government has announced a proposal to increase the nation’s military budget by almost 200 percent, aiming for a significant boost in defense capabilities.

On Tuesday, the Pezeshkian administration announced a proposal to increase the nation's military budget threefold.

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani delineated the move that would see "a significant increase of almost 200 percent in the country's military budget" to strengthen Iran’s defense capabilities at a press conference in Tehran.

She stated the administration has considered multiple sectors in the budget bill submitted to the Iranian Parliament for the upcoming fiscal year.

Mohajerani did not provide further details, and Tehran has not released precise figures for the proposed budget. However, some Western think tanks have reported that Iran's military spending for the previous year was approximately $10.3 billion.
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/50...ilitary-budget-threefold-amid-rising-regional

 

[Soldier35]

Spectacular footage of a Turkish F-4E Terminator 2000 fighter jet, made in the US, has been released. The F-4E Terminator 2000 fighter jet is in a special livery dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the aircraft's operation in the Turkish Air Force. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter jet was created in the US in the late 1950s, and production of the aircraft was completed in 1981. The Turkish Air Force has been using F-4 fighter jets since 1974 and has upgraded the aircraft several times. F-4 aircraft are currently in service with the Air Forces of Iran, Greece, South Korea and Turkey.

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