Arms
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Jun- 2021 -8 June
Russia Signs $1.7 Billion in Defense Contracts With 17 African Nations
In 2020 and early this year, Russia signed contracts worth $1.7 billion with 17 Sub-Saharan African countries for the supply of a range of defense equipment.
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7 June
Taiwan Military to Test 105mm US Tank Guns
Taiwan will mount two sets of M68A2 105mm tank guns on domestically-made armored vehicles as part of the country’s research and development on mobile gun systems.
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7 June
Nuclear Weapons Spending Swelled $1.4 BN Amid Pandemic: Report
Nuclear-armed countries last year increased spending on atomic weapon arsenals by 1.4 billion dollars, campaigners said Monday.
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3 June
Russia Developing Unmanned Urban Combat Vehicles
Russian defense manufacturer Uralvagonzavod is developing a range of unmanned urban combat vehicles, state media reported.
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2 June
US Army Developing Enhanced Aircraft Sensors
US Army researchers are working on next-generation sensor technology that enhances aircraft scanning and detection capabilities.
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2 June
Iran Interested in Russian Weapons Systems: Moscow Official
Iran is interested in purchasing a range of Russian weapons systems, the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation revealed Tuesday.
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2 June
Russian Mi-28NM Helicopter to Carry Cruise Missiles
A Russian attack helicopter currently under production, the Mi-28NM, will be equipped with cruise missiles, state media reported.
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1 June
US Army Seeks to Convert 155mm Artillery Shells Into Smart Munitions
The US Army has ordered Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC to provide precision guidance kits to transform its conventional 155-millimeter artillery shells into GPS-guided smart munitions.
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1 June
Australia to Develop Its Own Guided Missiles
Australia will invest $761 million to design and manufacture its own guided missiles to become less reliant on imports from the US and Europe.
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1 June
Taiwan’s Ship-Launched Air Defense Missile Ready for Deployment
The ship-launched Sea Sword II air defense missile is ready for deployment after testing and evaluation by the Republic of China Navy.
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