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Sep- 2024 -

3 September

Taiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China.

3 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Heckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces

The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s for the supply of G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey Test-Fires Longer Range ATMACA Cruise Missile

Turkey has test-fired the ATMACA Kara (land) surface-to-surface cruise missile, achieving its longest range and duration.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Joe Saballa

US Army Increases Massive Javelin Missile Order by $1.3B

The US Army is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing its anti-armor capabilities with a further $1.3-billion order for Javelin anti-tank missiles.

30 August

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets

The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities.

30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

29 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Slovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system recently.

29 August

Joe Saballa

Saab Clinches $494M Deal to Supply Assault Munitions to US Army

Saab has won a $494-million contract to supply the US Army with XM919 Individual Assault Munitions.

29 August

Joe Saballa

Taiwan Reports Low Accuracy of US-Supplied Anti-Tank Weapons

The Taiwanese military said its US-supplied anti-tank weapons had a low success rate during a recent exercise, prompting a re-evaluation of their combat use.

29 August