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Sep- 2023 -

1 September

China Claims Electromagnetic Railgun Development Over Rivals US, Japan

The Chinese Navy claims to have developed a powerful electromagnetic railgun that can launch projectiles at “very high ”speed and precision.

1 September

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE Signs Local Arms Production Agreement With Ukraine

The Ukrainian government and BAE Systems signed a cooperation agreement of local arms production following recent discussions.

1 September

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Rojoef Manuel

US Funds Continued Development of Raytheon Radar for NASAMS Missile System

Raytheon has received a contract to continue production and testing of the GhostEye MR radar for the US NASAMS missile system.

Aug- 2023 -

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

HII Awarded $155M to Outfit Zumwalt Destroyer With Hypersonic Weapon

HII has been awarded $155 million to modernize the US Navy's USS Zumwalt destroyer, including outfitting it with hypersonic weapons.

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korean Firm Announces 155mm Extended-Range Shell for K9 Howitzer

South Korea’s Poongsan Corporation said it has developed a 155mm projectile for the K9 self-propelled howitzer with 50 percent greater range than existing shells.

31 August

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Arms MC-130J Cargo Aircraft With JASSM Long-Range Missile

The US Air Force recently demonstrated the loading, unloading, and arming of an MC-130J Commando II aircraft with AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.

31 August

An Iranian flag fluttering at an undisclosed location in the Islamic republic next to a surface-to-surface Qiam-1 (Rising) missile

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Foiled Israeli Sabotage Plot Against Missile Sector

Iranian security services claim to have foiled an Israeli sabotage plot against the country's ballistic missile production.

31 August

Staff Writer With AFP

US Approves First Arms to Taiwan Under Foreign Aid Program

The US has for the first time approved direct military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments as worries grow over China.

31 August