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22 May

A Romanian MIM-23 Hawk missile is fired from Capu Midia Training Area, Romania, July 19, 2017. The exercise was part of Tobruq Legacy, an air defense exercise where the U.S. and its NATO Allies and partners came together to enhance air defense in Eastern Europe by training together and sharing techniques and strategies. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Vidro)

Rojoef Manuel

US Approves FrankenSAM HAWK Support Package for Ukraine

The US State Department has authorized a $108.1-million support contract for Ukraine’s FrankenSAM HAWK missile systems.

22 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Pushes FPV Drone Range Beyond Line of Sight With Airborne Relay System

Russia has developed a drone-based signal relay system designed to extend the operational range of first-person view strike drones.

21 May

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ruta’s Next Evolution: A 2,000-Km Missile Built for Deep Strikes

The Ruta missile is being reborn for the third time, with Destinus moving ahead with plans for a long-range variant capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometers away.

21 May

Christine Casimiro

Lithuania Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Recoilless Rifles Worth $49M From Saab

Lithuania has ordered Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles and training equipment from Swedish defense firm Saab in a deal worth $49 million.

19 May

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India

The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.

19 May

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Firing From Every Angle: US Startup Introduces Rotating Counter-Drone Turret

A US startup is rethinking short-range drone defense with a rotating turret system designed to engage aerial threats across a full 360-degree field of fire.

19 May

Ronald Watkins

RAF Typhoons Get Low-Cost Counter-Drone Missiles for Mideast Ops

QinetiQ has supported the UK MoD and BAE in integrating laser-guided counter-drone missiles onto Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

19 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders Additional Joint Strike Missiles for F-35 Fleet

Germany has awarded Kongsberg a 3.5-billion-krone ($380-million) contract to procure additional Joint Strike Missiles.

19 May

Jodesz Gavilan

B.E. Meyers Launches High-Power Infrared Targeting Laser

B.E. Meyers has introduced the VSLAP-V1 system, a new high-powered infrared targeting laser designed for long-range battlefield communication and target illumination.

18 May