Arms
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Jun- 2021 -29 June
South Korea to Develop $2.56 BN ‘Iron Dome’-Type Air Defense System
South Korea announced the development of a $2.56 billion indigenous air defense system to intercept North Korean long-range artillery.
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25 June
US Marines to Equip Armored Vehicles with Israeli Loitering Munitions
The US Marine Corps has chosen an Israeli defense firm to supply smart loitering munitions system for integration into the service’s armored vehicles.
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22 June
Philippines Receives $3.8 Million in Weapons, Equipment From US
The Philippines has taken delivery of high-powered weapons and equipment worth $3.8 million from the US government.
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17 June
Taiwan Signs $1.75 Billion in Defense Contracts With US
Taiwan has signed contracts worth $1.75 billion for the purchase of two American weapon systems.
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16 June
Ukraine Unveils Upgraded Soviet-Era Anti-Tank Missile System
Ukraine’s state defense manufacturer has unveiled a self-propelled anti-tank guided missile system based on the Soviet-era Shturm-S system.
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16 June
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine Fleet to Receive $6 BN Overhaul
Australia will overhaul its fleet of six Collins-class submarines amid growing uncertainty over the induction timeline of 12 French-made replacements.
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15 June
India Mulling Russian Sprut Lightweight Tank Purchase
India is open to purchasing the Russian amphibious Sprut-SDM1 light tank, with Indian media reporting that a team of defense officials will visit Russia late this summer to observe the vehicle during trials.
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10 June
Chinese Marines Corps Deploys Type 15 Light Tanks
The Chinese Marine Corps has deployed the country’s indigenous Type 15 light battle tank, state media reported.
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9 June
Russia Tests S-500 Air Defense System With New Interceptors
Russia has tested its S-500 air defense system with interceptors capable of eliminating hypersonic targets.
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8 June
US Army Investing Nearly $1 Billion in Stryker Vehicle Upgrades
The US Army has awarded tactical vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Defense a $942.9 million contract to upgrade its Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles.
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