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3 November

Ukraine-Requested German Cruise Missile Requires Months of Training: CEO

Ukrainian crews will require three to four months of training to operate the German Taurus KEPD 350 air-launched cruise missile, the joint venture manufacturer's CEO has revealed.

2 November

190820-N-AP176-0392 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 20, 2019) An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 prepares inert training demolition during mine countermeasure training. EODMU 2 provides credible, combat-ready EOD forces capable of deploying anywhere, any time in support of national interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Concludes JDAM-Based Littoral Mine Countermeasures Development

The US Navy has completed a program leveraging joint direct attack munitions for littoral mine countermeasure applications.

2 November

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Seeks AI-Guided Anti-Armor Artillery Round

The US Army is identifying potential producers of a new 155mm artillery shell that can home in on an armored vehicle even in a GPS-denied environment.

1 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Procures Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles

The US and Switzerland have signed an agreement for the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles.

1 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Testing AI-Controlled Gun Turret for Trench Warfare

The Ukrainian military has tested an artificial intelligence-based remote-controlled turret that can identify targets and fire bullets at it.

1 November

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Sends Russia Artillery Rounds for Satellite Advice: Seoul

North Korea has provided Russia with over one million artillery rounds to use in Ukraine with Pyongyang appearing to receive advice on satellite technology in return, a South Korean lawmaker said.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Queen Elizabeth pictured at sea. The water is a deep blue, and the cloudy sky serves as the background.

Juster Domingo

Babcock Signs Weapon Support Contract With British Royal Navy

Babcock has secured a three-year, $21.8-million contract with the British Royal Navy to support its Phalanx Close-In Weapon Support System.

31 October

Joe Saballa

Lockheed to Produce US Air Force Sentinel ICBM Reentry Vehicle for $1B

Lockheed Martin has received a $1-billion contract to produce the MK21A Reentry Vehicle for the US Air Force’s Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.

31 October