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13 May

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Buys Three HIMARS for Ukraine

The US State Department has approved the sale of three HIMARS launchers to Ukraine for an estimated $30 million.

10 May

Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar System

Rojoef Manuel

General Dynamics, Elbit to Deliver Unmanned Mortar Systems for European User

General Dynamics has teamed with Israeli company Elbit Systems to supply unmanned turreted mortar systems to a European military customer.

9 May

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waits for the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Says Biden Threat to Stop Arms ‘Very Disappointing’

Two top Israeli officials criticized US President Biden for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah.

8 May

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Inder Singh Bisht

Israeli Armored Vehicles to Receive New Electrical Systems

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-year framework agreement with IMCO Group to supply electrical systems for its armored fighting vehicles.

8 May

A SAMP/T air defense system is seen firing off a ballistic missile from the back of the military truck. Smoke and bright white-red fire can be seen jutting out of the missile as it flies straight upward. The background is a clear blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Italy to Send Additional SAMP/T Air Defense System to Ukraine

The Italian government is preparing to send a second SAMP/T air defense system as part of its ongoing military aid to Ukraine.

8 May

Rojoef Manuel

AeroVironment to Supply Loitering Munitions for Pentagon Replicator Program

The US Department of Defense has selected AeroVironment to provide loitering munition systems for the agency’s Replicator Initiative.

8 May

Palestinians search for victims under rubble after Israeli strikes on Rafah in southern Gaza

Staff Writer With AFP

US Halts Bomb Shipment to Israel Over Rafah Concerns

The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said.

7 May

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Buys Add-On JDAM-ER Seeker to Target Russian GPS Jammers

The US Air Force is buying add-on seekers for its Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range bombs to help the precision-guided munitions take out Russian GPS jammers in Ukraine.

7 May