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27 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Approves World’s First Submarine Active Defense System

The German government has approved the development and qualification of an active defense system for submarines.

26 January

Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Suggests US Releasing 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel

Donald Trump said Saturday that a "lot of things" ordered by Israel were now being delivered, following a report that the US president had released a hold on the provision of 2,000-pound bombs.

26 January

Staff Writer With AFP

NKorea Test-Fires Sea-to-Surface Strategic Cruise Missile: KCNA

North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic guided cruise missiles, state news agency KCNA reported Sunday, adding that the weapons "precisely" hit their targets.

25 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Munitions Factory Blast Kills at Least Eight Workers

At least eight workers were killed in a blast at a munitions factory in western India, government officials said, with several others still trapped inside the building.

24 January

A German soldier stands to attention in front of a German Patriot missile launcher

Staff Writer With AFP

German Patriot Units in Poland to Secure Ukraine Logistics Hub

Germany said Thursday it had deployed two Patriot air-defense units to Poland to protect a key logistical hub supplying aid and equipment to Ukraine.

24 January

Joe Saballa

N. Korea Sends MLRS Disguised as Civilian Trucks to Russia: Report

North Korea has reportedly transferred 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to Russia, camouflaging them as civilian trucks to avoid detection.

24 January

The Security Service and the National Police prevented new attempts at illegal sale of weapons and ammunition in various regions of Ukraine. As a result of comprehensive measures, 10 dealers were detained who were trying to sell "trophy" weapons to criminals. Among the items seized from the suspects are Russian grenade launchers, sniper rifles, Kalashnikov assault rifles with silencers, and ammunition of various calibers.

Staff Writer With AFP

Raids and Detentions in Ukraine Arms Smuggling Crackdown

Ukrainian law enforcement on Thursday detained nearly two dozen people after launching a nationwide operation including hundreds of raids to stamp out illegal weapons and ammunition trafficking.

23 January