Arms
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Aug- 2023 -31 August
S. Korean Firm Announces 155mm Extended-Range Shell for K9 Howitzer
South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation said it has developed a 155mm projectile for the K9 self-propelled howitzer with 50 percent greater range than existing shells.
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31 August
USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile
The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.
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31 August
Iran Says Foiled Israeli Sabotage Plot Against Missile Sector
Iranian security services claim to have foiled an Israeli sabotage plot against the country's ballistic missile production.
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31 August
US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program
The US has for the first time approved direct military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments as worries grow over China.
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31 August
Japan Requests Record $53B Defense Budget
Japan's defense ministry requested a record budget worth $53 billion for the next fiscal year as tensions rise with China and North Korea.
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30 August
US Approves JASSM-ER Air-Launched Missile Sale to Japan
The US State Department has approved Japan’s request to buy 50 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related gear.
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30 August
Aerobond to Build Australia’s Next Anti-Ship Missile Launcher Canisters
Aerobond has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence Australia to produce Naval Strike Missile launcher canisters.
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30 August
Poland Receives First K239 Chunmoo Rocket Launcher From South Korea
Hanwha Defense has delivered Poland’s first K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system at the Port of Gdańsk.
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29 August
US Marines to Procure Medium-Range Intercept Batteries, 2,000 Missiles
The US Marine Corps is planning to procure three batteries of medium-range intercept capability (MRIC) systems.
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29 August
Finland Announces $100M Additional Military Aid to Ukraine
Finland will deliver additional military aid to Ukraine to support its defense against the Russian invasion.
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