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13 September

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

EU Lawmakers Approve Joint Arms Purchase Push

EU lawmakers approved a $320-million initiative to boost joint arms purchases by member states, part of the bloc's bid to bolster Europe's defense industry.

12 September

MBDAs CAMM iLauncher integrated with a Polish Jelcz 8×8 truck chassis

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland, MBDA to Jointly Develop Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

MBDA and Polish defense company PGZ will jointly develop a medium-range surface-to-air missile for the Polish armed forces.

12 September

Joe Saballa

Russia Still ‘Far Short’ of Artillery Shells Despite Production Boost: West

Russia is still far short of the artillery shells needed for the Ukraine war despite plans to boost production starting next year, a Western official has claimed.

12 September

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea’s Kim in Russia for Putin Talks as US Warns on Arms Deal

North Korea's Kim arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Putin that the US has warned could see an arms deal to support Moscow's assault on Ukraine.

11 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Firms Eye Selling Rocket-Armed Robot to Ukraine

Australian firms Black Sky Aerospace and Funnel Web Systems unveiled an armed ground robot with Ukraine as a potential customer.

11 September

British soldier fires his SA-80 towards the enemy during the exercise. The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) proudly announce Exercise NORTHERN FOREST 23 (NF23), a major military exercise led by the FDF and involving allied forces and JEF Participant Nations (PNs). Taking place during May and June 2023, NF23 is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Finnish troops and validate their readiness for future operations. As part of NF23, A Company Group from 5 RIFLES will be exercising as an Armoured Infantry Company within a Finnish battlegroup, operating alongside the Finnish Jaeger Corps and Border Guard. The exercise will be primarily held in the picturesque region of Rovaniemi, Finland, providing a challenging and realistic environment for the participating forces. NF23 is of great significance to the FDF as it serves as the main exercise for the year, aiming to thoroughly assess and validate the Finnish troops' skills and preparedness. By conducting joint training exercises with allied forces and JEF PNs, the FDF aims to strengthen cooperation, interoperability, and shared understanding among the participating nations. During the exercise, the Finnish Defence Forces will test a range of tactics, techniques, and procedures in various scenarios, including defensive and offensive operations, urban warfare, and border security. The focus will be on improving command and control structures, enhancing decision-making processes, and refining the interoperability of different units involved.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Signs Signature-Masking Rifle Deal for Army

UK Defence Equipment & Support has signed a contract with Edgar Brothers to provide the British Army with L403A1 signature-masking rifles.

11 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Orders Additional Naval Strike Missiles in $45M Deal

Norway has ordered additional Naval Strike Missiles for the Norwegian Navy.

8 September

Staff Writer With AFP

First Leopard 1 Tanks Arrive in Ukraine: Denmark

The first 10 Leopard 1 tanks donated by Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have arrived in Ukraine and more are on their way.

8 September

Scimitar MK II combat vehicle reconnaissance

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Shipping 23 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles to Ukraine

The UK is sending 23 Scimitar MK II reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine.

7 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Javelin Venture to Produce Anti-Tank System in Poland

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and the Javelin Joint Venture have signed a memorandum of understanding to produce the Javelin anti-tank weapon system in Poland.

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