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3 April

A U.S Army Soldier lifts the hydraulic launching system on the new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during Operation Thunderbolt Strike at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, March 3, 2023. During the LRHW system development, the Army’s Rapid Capabilities & Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) implemented a Soldier-centered design concept which uses formal and informal Soldier touch points to obtain early feedback to influence design, speed up development, and ensure an operationally effective weapon system. (Spc. Chandler Coats)

US Army Deploys First Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon in Florida

The US Army has deployed its first long-range hypersonic weapon system in Florida as part of a full expeditionary launch rehearsal.

Mar- 2023 -

31 March

Inder Singh Bisht

France Narrows List of Kamikaze Drone Project Contenders

The French Defense Innovation Agency narrowed its list of contenders to two consortia for a loitering munition project announced last year.

31 March

Sweden and Finland defense officials sign long-term arms deals with Sako.

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden, Finland Ink Joint Firearms Procurement From Sako

Sweden and Finland have signed a framework agreement to replenish their firearms in partnership with Riihimäk-based weapons provider Sako.

31 March

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE Systems Test-Fires Sub-Caliber Long-Range Artillery Round

BAE Systems test-fired a sub-caliber artillery round as part of the US Army’s XM1155 Extended-Range Artillery Projectile program.

30 March

Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb test fire

Staff Writer With AFP

Long-Range US Rockets Could Give Ukraine Major Boost: Analysts

The long-range rockets that Moscow says the US has delivered to Ukraine could be a strategic asset for Kyiv against Russian troops in coming months, analysts say.

30 March

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un (Photo: AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Russia ‘Actively Seeking’ More Arms From North Korea

The White House said Russia is seeking more arms from North Korea for the Ukraine war, revealing the identity of a Slovakian man allegedly brokering deals between Moscow and Pyongyang.

30 March