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9 January

An Abrams M1A1 tank is seen initiating live fire in a desert field. Red-orange flames appear to be coming out of its turret. The tank's hull blends well with the area's dry, sandy environment. The background is a dim blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Poland Receives 29 US Abrams Battle Tanks

The Polish Army has received 29 M1A1 Abrams battle tanks from the US at the port of Świnoujście in Western Pomerania.

9 January

Joe Saballa

Serbia Mulls Reinstating Mandatory Military Service Amid Rising Tensions

The Serbian government is looking at reinstating mandatory military service in the country amid increasing tensions in the Balkan region.

9 January

Joe Saballa

UK Hiding Critical Shortage of Military Personnel: Former Officials

The British government is refusing to publicize the current shortage of skilled military personnel to avoid scrutiny, former UK defense officials have claimed.

9 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Ground-Launched ASRAAM Clocks Hit Rate of 90 Percent in Ukraine

A UK-delivered mobile air defense system that uses ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile has achieved a strike rate of 90 percent in Ukraine.

9 January

Russian officials give a presentation of the Iskander M missile

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Ballistic Missiles Render Ukraine Air Defense Less Effective

Moscow may intensify its procurement of ballistic missiles from abroad, as they have been more difficult to intercept.

8 January

Rojoef Manuel

Astor Invests in New Military Packaging Solutions Center in England

Tactical packaging developer Astor Defence has announced the construction of a new production center on the South Coast of England.

8 January

A soldier wearing a camouflaged uniform appears to be demonstrating how to carry the Piorun portable missile launching system. He has the equipment resting on his right shoulder, pointing it to the upper left side of the image.

Juster Domingo

Estonia Receives Portable Air Defense Systems From Poland

Estonia has received Poland’s PPZR Piorun man-portable air-defense systems following a 103-million-euro arms deal.

8 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Ready to Sell Eurofighter Jets to Saudi Arabia: Minister

Germany is ready to allow sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said, having for years blocked arms deals with the Gulf kingdom.

5 January