Arms
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Aug- 2024 -5 August
US Army Awards BAE Additional $493M M109A7 Howitzer Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a $493-million contract to continue producing the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier for the US Army.
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5 August
Israel Secures Long-Term Ammo Production Amid Boycott Call
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a $340-million ammunition production contract with Elbit Systems amid boycott calls against arms and ammunition supply to Jerusalem due to the Gaza war.
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5 August
Spanish Army Orders Half a Million 155mm Propellant Charges From Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall will supply the Spanish Army with around half a million modular propellant charges for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition.
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5 August
Royal Navy Tests Upgraded Spearfish Torpedo on Vanguard Nuclear Sub
The Royal Navy has tested the upgraded Spearfish torpedo from a Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
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5 August
North Korea Deploys 250 Missile Launchers to Southern Border: KCNA
North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, with Kim describing them as a "powerful treasured sword" to defend sovereignty.
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1 August
Lithuania, Poland Seek Joint Procurement of Piorun Air Defense System
Lithuania, Poland, and a pair of unnamed European countries have sought European Union funding for the joint procurement of Piorun short-range air defense systems.
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1 August
Japan to Sell Patriot Missiles to US, Explore Co-Production
Japan will sell Patriot missiles to the US to help replenish its stocks following Ukraine deliveries.
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
India to Soon Receive Longest-Range S-400 Interceptor Missile from Russia
India is set to receive the longest-range S-400 interceptor from Russia, capable of engaging targets around 380 kilometers (236 miles) away.
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31 July
Rheinmetall Orders SPEXER Radars for Skyranger Air Defense System
Rheinmetall has ordered an undisclosed number of SPEXER high-performance radars from Hensoldt to be fitted to its Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun.
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31 July
Pentagon’s Lack of Transparency Risks Hypersonic Weapons Development: GAO
The Pentagon’s failure to disclose more details about the challenges and progress of its hypersonic weapons development is posing significant risks to the program.
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