Arms
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Feb- 2023 -19 February
N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Warns on Turning Pacific Into ‘Firing Range’
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in 48 hours as Kim Jong-un's powerful sister warned of turning the Pacific into a "firing range."
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19 February
US Says China Mulling Arming Russia in Ukraine War
The US accused China of considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions as the conflict hits its one-year mark this week.
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16 February
Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract
Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system.
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15 February
BAE Systems Awarded $466M US Army Self-Propelled Howitzer Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a $466-million contract to supply its M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers to the US Army.
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15 February
British Challenger 3 Tank Step Closer to Prototype Production
UK Defence Equipment and Support recently approved a Challenger 3 tank critical design review, paving the way for prototype production.
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15 February
nTSI Bags $637 Million Engineering Contract for Missile Defense Agency
nTSI has received a $637-million contract to support the layered missile defense system to secure the US, its allies, and partner militaries from missile attacks.
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15 February
US Awards $522M Contracts for Artillery Shells for Ukraine
The US Army said that it had awarded $522 million in orders to two companies to manufacture 155 mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
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15 February
Most Trafficked Sahel Firearms Are From National Armies: UN
Sahel countries need to do more to fight the trafficking of firearms, which largely originate from national stockpiles within Africa, the UN said.
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14 February
Norway to Donate Eight Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine
Norway's government said it would donate eight of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling a previous commitment.
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14 February
Sypris to Test, Deliver Missile Electronics for US DoD
Sypris Electronics has received a contract to deliver and test electronic interface control assemblies for the US Department of Defense.
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