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12 November

Air

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Victor Vazquez Ramos, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), launches a Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter from Arlington’s flight deck, Feb. 14, 2023. The King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter undergoing sea trials as the next evolution of the CH-53 series helicopters that have been in service since 1966. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Sikorsky Plans King Stallion Helicopter Factory in South Korea

Sikorsky Aircraft is planning to establish a CH-53K King Stallion assembly line in South Korea to support its military helicopter needs.

12 November

Land

Australian Army Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 Main Battle Tanks during a live-fire serial as part of a qualification course for Royal Australian Armoured Corps soldiers at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria. *** Local Caption *** Armys combined arms fighting system will be modernised through the delivery of LAND 907. LAND 907 will deliver M1A2 Abrams System Enhancement Package version 3 (SEPv3) main battle tanks (MBTs). LAND 907 will also deliver the assault breacher vehicle (ABV) and joint assault bridge (JAB) collectively known as the combat engineering vehicles (CEV). The MBT and CEV are manufactured in the United States of America in Alabama, Ohio and Missouri before being shipped to Australia from Southern California. The initial block of MBT, comprising 27 vehicles, departed the US in late June and arrived in Australia in August 2024. The initial block of CEV will also be shipped to Australia, arriving in early 2025. The MBT and CEV will be located in Townsville as part of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, with small fleets located in Puckapunyal and Wodonga, in accordance with the outcomes of the 2024 National Defence Strategy.

Rojoef Manuel

First Australian Soldiers Complete Abrams M1A2 Operations, Sustainment Training

The Australian Army has completed the first operations and sustainment training in preparation for the service’s upcoming Abrams M1A2 main battle tanks at Puckapunyal, Victoria.

12 November

Sea

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) is participating in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Joseph Pfaff/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Extends Service Life of Three Ticonderoga Guided Missile Cruisers

The US Navy has provided upgrades to three Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers to extend their service life for 10 years from 2026 to 2029.

12 November

Middle East

An Iranian-made Shahed-136 drone being displayed at the Azadi Square in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2024

Giulia Bernacchi

Iran to Increase Defense Budget By up to 200 Percent

The Iranian government plans to triple its military budget for next year amid an unprecedented escalation in attacks exchanged with Israel.

12 November

Africa

Giulia Bernacchi

Exercise Nemo Boosts Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

West African countries participated in Exercise Grand African Nemo to enhance cooperation against maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea.

12 November

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Chinese Ballistic Missile Defense System to Be Unveiled This Week

China is set to unveil its Hongqi-19 (HQ-19) missile defense system at the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow 2024 this week.

12 November

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Cerbair to Provide Drone Detection Systems for French Patrol Vessels

The French defense procurement agency has ordered drone detection systems from Cerbair for new French Navy offshore patrol vessels.

11 November

Pavo Group Eyes Expansion Into US Defense Sector, Targets Key Partnerships

In a move to establish a stronger footprint in the US, Turkish defense tech firm Pavo Group is pursuing new partnerships with American defense companies.

11 November

Arms

Rafael Digital Shark Electronic Countermeasure System

Christine Casimiro

Rafael to Supply ‘Digital Shark’ ECM System for NATO Navy

Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has secured a contract to provide its “Digital Shark” naval electronic countermeasure system for an unnamed NATO country.

11 November

Air