Arms
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Nov- 2024 -8 November
US to Send Contractors to Ukraine to Maintain Military Equipment
The US aims to send a "small number" of contractors to Ukraine to help maintain advanced weapons like the warplanes and air defense systems provided to Kyiv, a US defense official said.
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8 November
Pakistan Test-Fires New ‘SMASH’ Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile
The Pakistan Navy has successfully test-launched a locally developed ship-launched ballistic missile that engages targets with precision.
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8 November
Switzerland Picks KNDS Mobile Artillery to Replace Legacy Howitzer
The Swiss arms procurement agency has picked the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) artillery system as the replacement of the aging M109 self-propelled howitzer.
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7 November
South Korea President Says ‘Not Ruling Out’ Direct Weapons to Ukraine
Major arms exporter South Korea is not ruling out providing weapons directly to Ukraine, President Yoon Suk Yeol said, signalling a possible shift in Seoul's stance on the issue.
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7 November
Sako to Provide 22,500 More AK 24 Rifles to Swedish Armed Forces
Sweden has contracted Finnish small arms developer Sako to deliver 22,500 additional Automatkarbin 24 assault rifles for its armed forces.
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7 November
Kongsberg to Provide Turrets for US Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles
The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $329-million contract to supply medium caliber turret systems for the US Marines’ amphibious combat vehicles (ACV)-30.
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7 November
Germany Unveils Leopard 2 Tank With Trophy Active Protection System
Germany has unveiled the first Leopard main battle tank equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System.
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6 November
Taiwan Says Received First Batch of HIMARS From US
Taiwan has received its first batch of HIMARS from the US, Taipei's defense ministry said, as it races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack.
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6 November
MBDA Showcases New Systems for Maritime Warfare at Euronaval 2024
European firm MBDA is showcasing its upgraded portfolio, including several new systems, at the Euronaval defense exhibition in France.
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5 November
South Korea Buys 100 Meteor Missiles for Upcoming Domestic Fighter Jet
South Korea’s state arms procurement agency has signed a procurement contract for 100 Meteor air-to-air missiles for the forthcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets.
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