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9 January

Land

An Abrams M1A1 tank is seen initiating live fire in a desert field. Red-orange flames appear to be coming out of its turret. The tank's hull blends well with the area's dry, sandy environment. The background is a dim blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Poland Receives 29 US Abrams Battle Tanks

The Polish Army has received 29 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks from the US at the port of Świnoujście in Western Pomerania.

9 January

Technology

U.S. Army medic paratroopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct COVID-19 testing on 10% of their assigned personnel on Caserma Ederle, Italy, May 15, 2020. The testing helps ensure the brigade is ready for cross country movement when necessary, even under pandemic conditions.

Rojoef Manuel

US Discusses Emerging Tech to Bolster Biothreat Security

The US has conducted a summit to discuss emerging technologies to alleviate infectious diseases as outlined in the 2023 Biodefense Posture.

9 January

Middle East

A masked demonstrator waves a flag of the Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah

Staff Writer With AFP

Hezbollah Targets Israel Base to Avenge Killings in Lebanon

Lebanon's Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli command base in retaliation for the killings of one of its commanders and the Hamas deputy leader.

9 January

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

Kopin Inks Thermal Weapon Sight Contract With US Defense Contractor

Kopin has received a $20.5-million contract to deliver thermal weapon sight eyepieces for a prime US Department of Defense contractor.

9 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Advances Indigenous Military Trainer Aircraft Development

Taiwan has completed the preliminary design phase for its indigenous military trainer aircraft, marking a crucial advancement in the program.

9 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

L3Harris Wins $479M Next-Gen Tactical Radio Contract From US Military

L3Harris has been awarded a $479-million contract to supply the US Special Operations Command with next-generation tactical radios.

9 January

Arms

A Raytheon Sea Sparrow missile is seen flying over gray waters. The white missile is propelled by its engine, jutting out white-to-red-hot flames on its back.

Juster Domingo

Raytheon to Support Chile, Japan, US Sea Sparrow Missile Systems

Raytheon has signed a $34.3-million deal with the US to continue providing technical support for US warships' Sea Sparrow missile systems.

9 January

Air

A black B-1B Lancer bomber is seen flying above a mountainous region. The mountains' land have colors ranging from forest's greens to desert yellows and whites. The sky above is cloudy and white.

Juster Domingo

US Air Force B-1B Lancer Bomber Crashes in South Dakota

A US Air Force B-1B Lancer bomber crashed while trying to land at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota due to adverse weather conditions.

9 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Opens Competition to Develop Low-Cost Cruise Missiles

The US Air Force innovation arm AFWERX is holding a competition to develop low-cost cruise missile variants.

9 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Serbia Mulls Reinstating Mandatory Military Service Amid Rising Tensions

The Serbian government is looking at reinstating mandatory military service in the country amid increasing tensions in the Balkan region.

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