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4 January

War

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Allows Direct Defense Sale to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has allowed the country’s defense companies to directly sell to Ukraine.

4 January

Technology

Battery-recharge-on-the-move-US-Army-testing-wearable-fuel-cells

Rojoef Manuel

Amprius Ships First Battery Cells for US Army’s Wearable Power Pack

Amprius has completed the first volume delivery of battery cells to the US Army as part of a $3-million soldier-worn power supply contract.

4 January

Middle East

Members of Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi stand guard at the entrance of their headquarters in Baghdad

Staff Writer With AFP

Iraq’s Pro-Iran Hashed Force Says ‘US Strike’ Kills Senior Commander

A "US strike" in Baghdad killed a military commander of the Hashed al-Shaabi, the ex-paramilitary force said, with an Iraq security official reporting two deaths in a drone attack.

4 January

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Cytek to Build Cybersecurity Operations Center for Caribbean Defense Customer

Cytek Security has received a contract to develop a distributed Security Operations Center for a defense ministry in the Caribbean region.

4 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Jordan Buys Hundreds of Military Vehicles From the Netherlands

Jordan has procured hundreds of military vehicles from the Netherlands to bolster its firepower and mobility on the ground.

4 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine on Verge of Losing All German Leopard Tanks: Lawmaker

The Ukrainian military is on the verge of losing all of its Leopard 2 main battle tanks donated by Germany amid heavy fighting with Russian forces.

4 January

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Marine Corps Training 100 MQ-9 Reaper Pilots for Reconnaissance

The US Marine Corps is training 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to support the country’s reconnaissance.

4 January

Technology

A Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar is seen parked in a field with trees in the back. The green-colored truck has a tall antenna propped on its back, with a panel that appears to be the radar.

Juster Domingo

Lithuania to Upgrade Aerial Defenses With Thales Ground Master Radars

Lithuania has signed an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars.

4 January

Europe

A Ukrainian serviceman holds an anti-aircraft weapon as they scan for possible air targets, onboard a boat as it patrols the northwestern part of the Black Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine’s Mobile Air Defenses Have Ammo for ‘Few More Attacks:’ Commander

Ukraine's mobile air defenses have enough ammunition for a few more attacks but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said.

4 January

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea

China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.

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