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27 December

An Oerlikon GDF 103 anti-aircraft gun is seen set up in a grassy plains. Its two gun barrels are pointed upwards to the left at a 45-degree angle. The whole gun system is painted a deep green. The far background is a clear, blue sky.

Rheinmetall to Modernize Romanian Air Defense in $362-Million Deal

Rheinmetall has secured a 328-million euro ($362 million) contract with Romania to modernize its air defense artillery systems.

27 December

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles

Joe Saballa

Kenya Unveils Ambitious Investment in Advanced Military Equipment

The Kenyan government has unveiled an ambitious investment in advanced weapons and equipment to modernize its military.

27 December

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has procured Canadian-manufactured optical solutions for its armed forces’ rifle systems.

22 December

The Leidos Dynetics team celebrated the successful delivery of its Enduring Shield launchers. (Photo credit: Leidos Dynetics)

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos Delivers First Enduring Shield Launchers to US Army

Leidos has delivered the US Army’s initial Enduring Shield Launchers as part of the agency’s Indirect Fire Protection Capability program.

22 December

A missile from the Patriot missile system takes off in the middle of a field. The red missile is seen beginning to blast off, leaving a trail of smoke behind and a jet of white-orange flames. The background is a calm and blue body of water that stretches to the horizon, and a light-blue, cloudless sky.

Juster Domingo

Romania’s Patriot Missile System Passes Live-Fire Tests

Romania has conducted the first live-fire test of its Patriot surface-to-air defense system at Capu Midia Training Range in Constanța County.

22 December

Rojoef Manuel

North Korea Nuclear Reactor May Be Operational: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency suspects North Korea may have launched a new operational nuclear reactor in Yongbyon.

22 December

The Surface-to-Air Missile for Assured Retaliation (SAMAR) missile ssytem is seen in the middle of the frame. The launcher is painted a deep green. Two missiles, painted white, are propped on it, pointing upwards. The background is a light blue sky.

Juster Domingo

India’s Indigenous Air Defense Missile System Passes Test Fires

The Indian Air Force's newest air defense missile system has passed a series of test fires in the country’s east.

22 December

Skyranger turret mounted on Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall to Develop Lynx-Based Air Defense System for Hungary

Hungary has awarded Rheinmetall a $32.9 million contract to develop a new mobile air defense system based on the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle.

22 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Japan to Ease Arms Export Controls Allowing PAC3 Sale to US: Official

Japan is set to loosen arms export controls, a move that would enable the US ally to sell domestically made Patriot missile defense systems to Washington, an official said.

21 December

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Inder Singh Bisht

Huntsman Vehicle Demonstrates Automatic Fire and Explosion Suppression

A trio of firms has demonstrated the automatic fire and explosion suppression capability of the Huntsman family of vehicles, contracted by Australia.

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