Arms
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Aug- 2023 -24 August
US Navy Begins Upgrading Zumwalt Destroyer With Hypersonic Weapons
The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt arrived at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi, last week to be upgraded with hypersonic weapons.
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24 August
Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Fires ASTRA Beyond-Visual-Range Missile for First Time
The Indian defense ministry has announced the first-ever test-firing of its ASTRA beyond-visual-range missile from the Tejas combat aircraft.
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24 August
Australia Buys AARGM, Spike Missiles for Air Force and Army
Australia will acquire advanced anti-radiation guided missiles-extended range for its air force and Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles for the army.
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23 August
Russians Hesitant to Move Forward Due to US-Supplied Cluster Bombs: Ukraine
The US-supplied cluster bombs sent to Ukraine have reportedly made a significant impact on the battlefield, making Moscow’s forces hesitant to attack.
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22 August
Turkey Begins Construction of Second Warship for Ukraine
Turkey has launched the construction of the second Ada-class corvette for the Ukrainian Navy.
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21 August
Sweden, Ukraine Agree to Jointly Produce CV90 Combat Vehicle
Sweden and Ukraine have agreed to jointly produce the Combat Vehicle 90 infantry fighting vehicle.
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21 August
Taiwan’s Leader Says 2024 Defense Budget to Hit Record $19B
Taiwan's president said defense spending would reach a record $19 billion in 2024, a demonstration of the island's "determination to ensure national security."
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21 August
Australia Announces Additional $1 Billion HIMARS Purchase
The US State Department has approved the sale of 22 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Australia.
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21 August
Australia Agrees to Buy 200 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US
Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the US, officials said, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.
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18 August
Raytheon Secures $323M TOW Anti-Tank Missile Contract From US Army
Raytheon has clinched a $323-million contract to produce tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided 2B top-attack missiles for the US Army.
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