Arms
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Jul- 2023 -28 July
UK’s Future Destroyer to Feature Laser Weapons: Minister
The UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement recently outlined the capabilities of the Royal Navy’s future destroyer.
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28 July
UN Eases Arms Embargo on Central African Republic
The UN Security Council relaxed the arms embargo on the Central African Republic, allowing weaponry to flow to government forces.
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27 July
UK Sends Brimstone Mobile Missile Launchers to Ukraine
The UK has sent dozens of modified combat vehicles to Ukraine as Brimstone anti-tank missile launchers.
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27 July
Kim Shows off New North Korean Drones, ICBMs to Russia Defense Minister
Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defense minister a tour of North Korea's newest weaponry.
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26 July
Rafale Sales Help France Reach Arms Exports Record
France said its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context of rising global defense spending after Russia's Ukraine invasion.
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26 July
US Marines Activate First Tomahawk Missile Battery
The US Marine Corps activated its first-ever Tomahawk cruise missile battery last week.
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26 July
DARPA Funds Next Phase of Air-Breathing Hypersonic Program
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Raytheon an $81-million risk reduction contract for the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept.
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25 July
Poland Initiates Black Hawk Helicopter Purchase Negotiations
Poland has launched negotiations for the acquisition of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for its armed forces.
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25 July
North Korea Fires Missiles Ahead of Key Anniversary
Pyongyang conducted twin missile launches ahead of Korean War anniversary celebrations that will be attended by Chinese dignitaries.
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25 July
Russia Claims Dramatic Increase in Ammo Production
Russia said it had dramatically increased production of ammunition and military equipment as its offensive in Ukraine enters its 18th month.
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