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4 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Plans Mobile Air Defense System Procurement With Sweden

Lithuania has signed a joint procurement agreement with Sweden for a mobile short-range air defense system.

4 January

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)

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Allows Direct Defense Sale to Ukraine

The Norwegian government has allowed the country’s defense companies to directly sell to Ukraine.

4 January

Joe Saballa

Jordan Buys Hundreds of Military Vehicles From the Netherlands

Jordan has procured hundreds of military vehicles from the Netherlands to bolster its firepower and mobility on the ground.

4 January

Joe Saballa

Ukraine on Verge of Losing All German Leopard Tanks: Lawmaker

The Ukrainian military is on the verge of losing all of its Leopard 2 main battle tanks donated by Germany amid heavy fighting with Russian forces.

4 January

A Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar is seen parked in a field with trees in the back. The green-colored truck has a tall antenna propped on its back, with a panel that appears to be the radar.

Juster Domingo

Lithuania to Upgrade Aerial Defenses With Thales Ground Master Radars

Lithuania has signed an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars.

4 January

A Ukrainian serviceman holds an anti-aircraft weapon as they scan for possible air targets, onboard a boat as it patrols the northwestern part of the Black Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine’s Mobile Air Defenses Have Ammo for ‘Few More Attacks:’ Commander

Ukraine's mobile air defenses have enough ammunition for a few more attacks but then will need more Western aid, a senior military commander said.

4 January

Final 50 JLTVs delivered to Lithuanian Ministry of Defence under a 2019 contract with the US

Rojoef Manuel

US Completes First Stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Shipment to Lithuania

The US has completed the first stage of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle deliveries to Lithuania as part of a 2019 contract.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Norway to Send F-16s to Denmark for Ukraine Pilot Training

Norway said it would send two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark to help train Ukrainian pilots in the use of the planes.

3 January

A gray Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle is seen flying above the clouds. The warplane is largely flat-shaped, with its four landing wheels jutting out underneath. The background is a light blue sky, with white clouds reflecting the sun's orange rays below.

Juster Domingo

Turkey’s Anka-3 Drone Completes Maiden Flight

Turkey's Anka-3 combat drone has passed its first test flight, flying for one hour and 10 minutes and reaching an altitude of 8,000 feet.

3 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Inducted 1,500 Tanks in 2023 to Replenish Ukraine Losses

The Russian Armed Forces received over 1,500 main battle tanks in 2023, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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