2023 • Page 93 of 419 • The Defense Post

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13 October

UK Deploys Force to East Mediterranean to Back Israel: PM Office

The British government will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean to support Israel, the prime minister's office said.

12 October

Europe

Jens Stoltenberg speaks at a press conference at the NATO summit in Brussels

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey ‘Stands By’ Deal on Sweden Joining NATO: Stoltenberg

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Turkey remains committed to a deal to ratify Sweden's membership of the military alliance.

12 October

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Device Enables HIMARS Munitions to Strike Moving Targets

Lockheed Martin has demonstrated a communication device that provides in-flight target updates to munitions such as the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System.

12 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Airbus, Singapore Complete Automatic Refueling With A330 Tanker, F-15s

Airbus and the Singaporean Air Force have completed a series of automatic air-to-air refueling between an A330 multi-role tanker transport and F-15s.

12 October

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Boeing Ramjet Artillery Shell Hits Record Range in Indirect Test

A Boeing and Nammo team test-fired a Ramjet 155 munition from a 58-caliber Extended Range Cannon Artillery, which they said set a record for longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile.

12 October

Europe

Ukrainian soldiers ride armored vehicles to Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine, Donetsk region, on February 1, 2015

Staff Writer With AFP

Czechs, Denmark Team Up to Send Tanks, Firearms to Ukraine

The Czech Republic and Denmark will send armored vehicles and tanks and thousands of firearms to Ukraine as part of a joint project.

12 October

Asia Pacific

A stationary Mercedes Benz Unimog is seen in a grassland. Around its back, three camouflaged soldiers surround it and three more are jumping out of it.

Juster Domingo

New Zealand Wants to Replace 40-Year-Old Support Vehicle Fleet

The New Zealand Defence Force is looking to replace its domestic support vehicle fleet with commercial vehicles.

12 October

Middle East

Eitan advanced armored personnel carriers

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Prepares ‘Ground Maneuver’ Against Hamas but No Decision Yet: Army

The Israeli army is preparing for a ground assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip but its political leaders have not yet taken a decision.

12 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Ups ‘Military Intimidation,’ Taiwan Defense Minister Says

Taiwan's defense minister said China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island and accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.

12 October

Cyber