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15 December

An IRIS-T SLM air defense system is seen in what appears to be a dry/desert landscape. Some sand can be seen being blown by the wind. The self-launching system itself is seen propped up and mounted on the back of an 8x8 military truck. The truck is painted in camouflage that matches the dry brown color of the environment. The background is a clear but dull blue sky.

Slovenia Buys Two German IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems

Slovenia has signed a deal to purchase IRIS-T SLM air defense systems from Germany, reportedly worth 200 million euros ($219 million).

15 December

Sgt. Alexander Farnum and Staff Sgt. Renaldo Rameriez, with the 92nd Military Police Company “Rock Solid”, arrest and escort the captured escapee back towards the waiting MP vehicle during a missing prisoner emergency action plan exercise on Sembach Kaserne, Germany, on Dec. 14, 2023. The exercise was used to highlight the readiness of the facility’s military and partner organizations in the event a prisoner escapes custody.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Completes First Missing Soldier Recapture Training in Germany

The US Army has held the first missing soldier recapture training at the Sembach Correctional Facility in Germany.

15 December

Joe Saballa

Malaysia Boosting Air Defense With Thales GM400A Long-Range Radar

The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has inked an agreement with France to supply GM400A long-range radar for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

15 December

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

Norway to Send More NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Kyiv

The Norwegian government will deliver additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine for its defense against Russia.

15 December

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket lifting off from its launchpad, at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

Jean-Francois Morizur

Europe Must Invest in Space to Play Bigger Role in Its Own Defense

Europe must foster competition and take a more active role in strengthening its space security to reduce dependency on other countries.

15 December

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Court to Rule on Export of F-35 Parts to Israel

A court in the Netherlands will rule on whether to force the Dutch government to stop supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel over the Gaza Strip.

14 December

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Juster Domingo

UK Pledges Enhanced Training for UN Peacekeepers

The UK has pledged its support for UN peacekeeping efforts by offering enhanced training to the organization.

14 December

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine to Deploy Third Patriot Air Defense System This Month: Scholz

Ukraine will deploy the second Patriot air defense system delivered by Germany this year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday.

14 December

Staff Writer With AFP

German Army Orders 62 Airbus Military Helicopters

The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said, in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M.

14 December