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Asia Pacific
Vietnam Expands Maritime Presence Amid South China Sea Tension
Vietnam has deployed a maritime militia unit off the country’s southern coast to bolster its naval presence amid growing tension in the South China Sea.
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Americas
Canada to Build $65 Million Warship Systems Facility
Canada is planning a $65 million facility for warship systems located at Hartlen Point in Nova Scotia.
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Europe
British Military Purchases Night Vision Goggles in $16.2 Million Deal
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded electronics firm Elbit Systems an $16.2 million contract to provide XACT Night Vision Goggles to the country’s armed forces.
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Americas
US Army Investing Nearly $1 Billion in Stryker Vehicle Upgrades
The US Army has awarded tactical vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Defense a $942.9 million contract to upgrade its Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles.
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Air
Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.
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Arms
Taiwan Military to Test 105mm US Tank Guns
Taiwan will mount two sets of M68A2 105mm tank guns on domestically-made armored vehicles as part of the country’s research and development on mobile gun systems.
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Americas
US Navy Takes Delivery of Amphibious Landing Crafts
The US Navy has accepted the delivery of several amphibious landing crafts after conducting exercises to test their readiness and capabilities.
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Air
Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.
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Europe
Germany Rejects Ukraine Weapons Request
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his country has rejected a request by Ukraine to acquire military weapons amid continuing tension with Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.
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Americas
US Army Seeks to Convert 155mm Artillery Shells Into Smart Munitions
The US Army has ordered Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC to provide precision guidance kits to transform its conventional 155-millimeter artillery shells into GPS-guided smart munitions.
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