By Dylan Malyasov Israel has reportedly shot down a kamikaze drone launched by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and threats that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) face, especially from non-state actors in the region. The Israeli Air Force confirmed on Sunday that “an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was identified […]
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By Dylan Malyasov Royal Australian Air Force conducted a trial of a temporary shelter designed to protect and conceal aircraft from explosives and surveillance at Base Williamtown in October. This trial is part of ongoing efforts to inform the Air Force about future dispersed aircraft revetment solutions that support agile operation concepts, utilizing alternative passive […]
By Dylan Malyasov New photographs recently released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) suggest the first combat deployment of the Eitan eight-wheel-drive armored personnel carrier. These combat vehicles were spotted during the ground assault on the Gaza Strip. The Eitan, designed to carry up to 12 soldiers, was initially assigned to the Nachal Infantry Brigade, […]