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15 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Taiwan Receives First Batch of ATACMS Missiles From US

Taiwan has received the first batch of the MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System from the US.

14 November

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock-up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran

Thomas Bergeson and Jonathan Ruhe

Iran’s Missiles Push It Closer to Russia — at the West’s Expense

Iran’s increasing military support for Russia, particularly through the supply of missiles, is exacerbating tensions in both Europe and the Middle East.

14 November

Staff Writer With AFP

French Weapons in Sudan ‘In Violation of UN Embargo’: Amnesty

Military equipment built in France is being used in Sudan on armored vehicles, in "violation of the UN arms embargo" on Darfur, Amnesty International said.

14 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Naval Group to Integrate Thales, KNDS Effectors With Modular Launch System

Naval Group has signed an agreement with Thales and KNDS to integrate their solutions into the multipurpose modular launching system.

14 November

Christine Casimiro

Latvia Intends to Procure ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles From Spain

Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has decided to pursue contract negotiations with Spain-based GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to purchase ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles.

13 November

Inder Singh Bisht

France Assessing Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher

The French Army is evaluating the Indian Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher for its requirements, a senior French Army officer said recently.

13 November

A U.S. Marine with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, places a charge of trinitrotoluene (TNT) in a muddy portion of the ground during the Post-Blast Analysis Course at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 11, 2018. To show how terrain effects the outcome of craters explosive chargers are placed in different areas. This Includes dry packed dirt, loose dirt, and mud. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Quentarius Johnson)

Rojoef Manuel

Florida Company Wins US Army Contract for New TNT Production Facility in Kentucky

The US Army has awarded Florida-based Repkon a $435-million contract to develop and commission a TNT factory in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

13 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Airbus A321MPA Clinches France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft Competition

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has reportedly selected the Airbus A321MPA (maritime patrol aircraft) as the winner of the French Navy’s future maritime patrol aircraft program.

12 November