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12 June

Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles group China

China Expands Nuclear Arsenal as Global Tensions Grow: Study

The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year, and other atomic powers continued to modernize theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said.

10 June

A Ukrainian serviceman fires an RPG towards a Russian position in Donetsk

Staff Writer With AFP

US Announces $2.1B Arms Package for Ukraine

The US announced a $2.1-billion military aid package for Ukraine, just as Kyiv appeared to be opening its long-awaited counter-offensive.

9 June

Spc. Wesley Cullman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages targets during M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System qualifications at Grezelka Range, June 25, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Percy G. Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Produce Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers

Leonardo DRS has received a contract to provide next-generation infrared weapon sights for US Army snipers.

8 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Orders Next-Gen Indigenous Frigate Construction for $295 Million

Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy has reportedly contracted Jong Shyn Shipbuilding to build two light frigates for 9.05 billion New Taiwan dollars ($295 million).

7 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany to Send 66 US-Origin Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine

The German government will reportedly deliver 66 FFG Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine by the end of the year.

6 June

In this file photo taken on September 21, 2019, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Hossein Salami speaks in capital Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Unveils Hypersonic Missile Hailing Deterrent Boost

Iran unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported.

6 June

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Supply Over 500 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to US, Allies

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has received a $264-million contract to produce 571 AIM-9X Sidewinder tactical missiles for the US and international allies.

6 June