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30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

30 August

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France's Dassault Aviation during a state visit by President Macron to Belgrade.

30 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says US-Made F-16 Fighter Jet Crashed, Killing Pilot

Ukraine said one of its F-16 fighter jets made by the United States crashed while repelling a Russian air strike, killing the pilot onboard.

29 August

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Upgrades Ukrainian F-16s Against Russian Electronic Warfare

A specialized US Air Force electronic warfare unit has upgraded the F-16 fighter jets Denmark and the Netherlands delivered to Ukraine, enhancing the aircraft’s survivability against evolving Russian electronic warfare.

29 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Slovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system recently.

29 August

Rojoef Manuel

Ukrainian Army Opens New Recruitment Hub in Chernivtsi

The Ukrainian Army has launched a new recruitment center in Heroiv Maidanu, Chernivtsi, increasing its enlistment facilities to 33.

29 August

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Rolls Out Poland’s First F-35 Fighter Jet

Lockheed Martin recently rolled out the first F-35A Lightning II fighter jet for the Polish Air Force.

29 August

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Taps Exail for Belgian, Dutch Minehunting Drones

NATO has contracted Exail Robotics to deliver underwater mine disposal vehicles for the Belgian and Dutch navies.

28 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Build UK-Based Deep Space Monitoring Radar

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $200-million contract to build a deep space radar capable of monitoring 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.

28 August

Joe Saballa

Ukrainian Soldier Reveals Western Intel Aided Kursk Incursion

A Ukrainian military brigade spokesperson has revealed that intelligence data from Western partners aided Kyiv’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

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