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16 January

A white Philippine Coast Guard ship is stationed in the waters of the West Philippine Sea, facing a larger Chinese Coast Guard ship. The sea is a deep blue color, and the sky is a dull blue.

Germany to Donate More Drones to Philippine Coast Guard

Germany has promised to donate drones to the Philippines for maritime surveillance operations in the West Philippine Sea.

15 January

A computer rendering of an MBDA Sea Ceptor naval air defense system missile is seen being launched from a ship in the background. The entire background is blurred to add more focus on the moving missile.

Juster Domingo

Poland’s Miecznik-Class Frigates to Get MBDA Sea Ceptor Missiles

Arms manufacturer MBDA has signed a contract with Poland to equip its navy's Miecznik-class frigates with surface-to-air missiles.

15 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Downs $365M Russian Spy Planes

Ukraine has reportedly shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 airborne early warning and control jet and an Ilyushin Il-22M airborne command post.

15 January

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Announces Biggest Military Deployment to NATO Exercises in Decades

Britain will send 20,000 armed forces personnel to one of NATO's largest exercises since the Cold War, Defense Secretary Shapps announced.

15 January

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Completes 2016 Boxer Infantry Fighting Vehicle Acquisition

Lithuania has received the final tranche of its Boxer infantry fighting vehicles ordered in 2016, completing the expected fleet of 89 units.

12 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia to Mass Produce Cluster ‘Glide’ Munition in 2024

Russia will begin producing the Drel cluster "glide" bomb this year, consisting of 15 “smart” submunitions.

12 January

Skyranger turret mounted on Boxer armored fighting vehicle.

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger Air Defense System Passes Key Milestone

Rheinmetall has tested its mobile Skyranger 30 air defense system, paving the way for its system qualification in mid-2024.

12 January

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Juster Domingo

Sweden Taps Nammo for 155mm Ammo Production Boost

Sweden has signed a deal with ammunition company Nammo to boost artillery ammunition production in the country.

11 January

Staff Writer With AFP

US, UK Strikes Targeted Houthi Radar, Missile Capabilities: Defense Chief

US and British strikes in Yemen targeted the Iran-backed Houthi rebels' radar, missile, and drone capabilities in a bid to reduce their ability to attack international shipping.

11 January

North Korea test fires a ballistic missile

Inder Singh Bisht

N. Korea Could Send Guided Ballistic Missiles to Russia: S. Korea Minister

North Korea could transfer tactical guided ballistic missiles to Russia, according to South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-Sik.

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