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6 September

ATACMS Ineffective Against Aircraft Stationed Deep in Russia: US

The US has debunked claims that allowing Kyiv greater freedom to use its donated ATACMS for strikes deep in Russia would significantly reduce the number of hostile aircraft targeting Ukraine.

6 September

Joe Saballa

Northrop, L3Harris Vie to Supply Electronic Warfare Suite for Polish F-16s

Northrop Grumman and L3Harris have both expressed interest in supplying a new electronic warfare suite for Poland’s F-16 fighter jets.

6 September

An image of an intercom system. The capability includes a headset with a microphone attached to it, and two items that appear to be receivers. The equipment are painted dark green and gray.

Inder Singh Bisht

German Military Orders Rheinmetall Hearing Protection Intercom Sets

The German military has ordered a second batch of 30,000 tactical communication sets with hearing protection from Rheinmetall.

5 September

A Lithuanian soldier seen carrying a M72 unguided anti-tank training weapon

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Extends $277 Million in Soft Loans to Spur Defense Industry

The Lithuanian government has announced 250 million euros ($277 million) in soft loans for the defense industry to attract fresh investors.

5 September

Joe Saballa

Sweden Buys Giraffe 1X Surface Radar From Saab

Sweden has ordered an undisclosed number of Giraffe 1X multi-mission radars from Saab for $68 million.

5 September

Joe Saballa

Dutch Army to Have Own Tank Battalion for First Time in 13 Years: Report

The Netherlands has announced plans to re-establish its own tank battalion after getting rid of all its tanks in 2011.

5 September

220309-N-DU622-1207 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F-35C Lightning II, from the "Rough Raiders" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, makes an arrested gear landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

Rojoef Manuel

Curtiss-Wright to Upgrade Belgian Aircraft Arresting Systems

The Curtiss-Wright Corporation has secured a $26-million contract to revamp the Belgian Air Force’s aircraft arresting systems.

5 September

An underground medical facility for frontline troops in Kyiv. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Opens First Bunker Hospital for Frontline Troops

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has commissioned the first underground medical center for the armed forces’s frontline operations.

5 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Says Russia Ready for Talks With Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for talks with Ukraine after having previously rebuffed the idea of negotiations while Kyiv's offensive into the Kursk region was ongoing.

5 September