Arms
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Apr- 2024 -24 April
Philippines Eyes More Israeli Weapons as China Tensions Grow
The Philippines wants to purchase more defense systems from Israel to bolster its military readiness amid increasing tensions with China.
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24 April
Germany Orders 40mm Grenade Launchers From Austria
Austrian arms manufacturer Steyr has signed a contract to supply Germany's armed forces with the GL-40 grenade launcher.
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24 April
Some Ukrainian Troops Now Prefer Soviet-Era Rifles Amid Ammo Shortage: Report
Some Ukrainian soldiers now prefer using Soviet-era assault rifles over Western models due to the worsening ammunition shortage.
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23 April
Iran Claims New Version of Bavar-373 Can Take Out US-Made Stealth Jets
Iran has unveiled an enhanced version of its Bavar-373 long-range air defense system that can allegedly take out US-made stealth fighters.
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23 April
Netherlands to Provide $224M to Bolster Ukrainian Air Defense
The Netherlands has announced $224 million to bolster Ukraine’s air defense against intensifying Russian attacks.
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23 April
Spain to Boost Air Defense With $438M NASAMS Deal
Spain will acquire additional National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg for 410 million euros ($438 million).
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22 April
US Marines Select Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition for Precision Fires Program
The US Marine Corps has contracted AeroVironment to deliver its Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition for the first phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light program.
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22 April
Rheinmetall to Build 155mm Ammunition Factory in Lithuania
Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuania to initiate the construction of an ammunition manufacturing facility.
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22 April
US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana
The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …
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19 April
Anduril Unveils Ghost Shark Unmanned Sub Prototype in Australia
Anduril Industries has unveiled the first of three Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles in Australia.
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