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8 February

A computer-generated image displays Rheinmetall's line of 40mm x 53 ammunition. Ten ammos are seen on the image: three are standing upright on the left opposite two on the right, one is laid down in front of the latter, and four are attached to a metallic-looking box on the right side of the background. A long, gray grenade launcher is seen displayed farther in the background.

Rheinmetall to Supply 40mm Grenade Launcher Ammo to Germany

Rheinmetall has signed two contracts with Germany to produce and supply service and training ammunition for its automatic grenade launchers.

7 February

Juster Domingo

MBDA, Greece Companies to Collaborate on Akeron Missile Projects

MBDA has signed agreements with Greek companies Miltech and Altus to collaborate on projects developing systems for the Akeron MP anti-tank missile.

7 February

MBDA carrying out the first firing of an MMP missile from an ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

France Buys 1,300 Akeron, 329 Mistral Missiles

MBDA has received a contract to deliver 1,300 Akeron missiles and 329 Mistral 3 short-range air defense systems to France.

7 February

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Orders AT4 Anti-Armor Weapons From Saab

Swedish defense company Saab has secured a contract to deliver AT4 man-portable anti-armor weapons to NATO.

6 February

A model of a Hellfire AGM-114R2 missile is seen on display. Parts of its body is transparent, showcasing its inner parts and mechanisms.

Juster Domingo

Netherlands to Acquire Hellfire Missiles in $150M Deal With US

The Netherlands is set to acquire 386 Hellfire missiles following approval of the possible foreign military sale by the US State Department.

6 February

Three MK 41 Vertical Launch Systems are on display. The capability is a tall, tower-shaped equipment with supportive beams and wires fitted onto it. Most of its body is painted white.

Juster Domingo

Lockheed Martin to Deliver MK 41 Vertical Launch Systems for Polish Navy

Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with the Polish Armaments Group to deliver MK 41 Vertical Launch Systems for Polish Navy frigates.

6 February

Two camouflaged soldiers fire off a Javelin anti-tank missile pointing northwest. The launcher is seen emitting yellow-green flames from its back. The scene is taking place in a snowy area, with a forest of snow-covered trees blurred out in the back.

Juster Domingo

Estonia Delivers $88 Million in ‘Long-Term’ Military Aid to Ukraine

Estonia has delivered 80 million euros ($88 million) of military equipment to Ukraine as part of its latest aid package.

6 February

Joe Saballa

Taiwan’s New Long-Range Cruise Missile ‘Slow, Easy to Shoot Down’: China

Chinese media has criticized the capabilities of Taiwan’s new longer-range cruise missile, saying the weapon poses a “limited” threat to the mainland.

6 February

An artist's 3d rendering of a SEA Torpedo Launch System. The gray equipment appears to be two metallic containers shaped like long canisters. They appear to be covered in rivets and small mechanisms.

Juster Domingo

Royal Canadian Navy to Acquire SEA Torpedo Launch Systems

SEA Canada has been awarded a 15.1-million pound ($19 million) contract to produce Torpedo Launch Systems for the Royal Canadian Navy.

5 February

Inder Singh Bisht

France Orders 109 Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems

The French government has ordered Nexter Systems to deliver 109 Caesar MkII artillery systems.

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