Category: Defense

Introduction to Anti-Drone Technologies As drones proliferate in both civilian and military arenas, the need to counter rogue or malicious drones has become urgent. High-profile incidents – from drones causing airport shutdowns to UAVs menacing critical infrastructure – have underscored the threat. For example, the NFL reported a staggering 20,000% increase in drone incursions at…
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Overview and Development History Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters in flight during a demonstration. The Sukhoi Su-57, known by its NATO codename “Felon,” is Russia’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. Developed under the PAK FA program (Perspektivnyy Aviatsionnyy Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii – “Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation”), the Su-57 was designed to replace aging Soviet-era…
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The Rising Threat of Drones in Modern Warfare and Public Security Drones as Emerging Threats: Small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have rapidly become a double-edged sword – offering benefits for civilians while introducing new threats on battlefields and in public spaces ctc.westpoint.edu ctc.westpoint.edu. Terrorist organizations and insurgents have weaponized cheap commercial drones for bombings, kamikaze…
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Introduction and Overview An F-35A Lightning II in flight. The fifth-generation F-35 is designed as a multi-role stealth fighter, intended to dominate both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements.The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine fifth-generation stealth fighters developed under the Joint Strike Fighter program en.wikipedia.org. It was conceived as a multirole platform equally adept at…
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Below is a sorted overview of major Ukrainian tenders (2016–2025) related to satellite communications and equipment, from highest to lowest budget (values converted to USD at current rates). Each entry includes the tender’s title, scope, budget (original currency and USD), procuring organization (with sector), timeline, participants (if known), and the strategic or industrial significance. Military…
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Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and development drive has led to a surge of high-value tenders in 2025 across energy, infrastructure, defense, healthcare, IT, transportation, and construction. Below we break down the most important and strategic tenders by sector – including government procurements and private investment projects, both ongoing and newly awarded. Each section lists major tenders…
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A modern military satellite orbiting Earth. Such orbiting assets have become essential strategic tools, often described as the “ultimate high ground” in warfare. Introduction to Military Satellite Technology Military satellites are artificial satellites used for defense and security purposes, providing capabilities that are now indispensable in modern warfare en.wikipedia.org. Since the earliest reconnaissance satellites of the Cold…
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