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26 October

I-Derby ER™ - Long Range Air-to-Air Missile

Czechs to Buy 48 Air-to-Air Missiles From Israel

The Czech government said it would buy 48 I-Derby Long Range air-to-air missiles from Israel in its bid to boost defense capacities as the war in Ukraine rages on.

26 October

Joe Saballa

British Army’s New Apache Helicopters Ready for Frontline

The British Army has declared its new AH-64E Apache helicopters ready for frontline duty after participating in Exercise Iron Titan.

26 October

Remote Piloted Vehicles (RPV) is being driven through Swindon town during the exercise to carry Ammunition and resupply troops as well as casualty extraction during LIVEX 23. LIVEX 23 is Experimentation and Trials Group activity which took place in both the urban and rural domains around the Swindon area. 2 Yorks and TDUs exercised with experimental kit and equipment initially in the urban domain, specifically the disused Debenhams store in Swindon, moving into the rural domain on 28 Sept. The Phalanx Platoons concept was trialled for the first time with new kit and equipment on a multi-phase exercise to test the concept which incorporates a systems operator into the platoon to provide situational awareness through the use of uncrewed systems. They also trialled a variety of other innovative kit including uncrewed ground vehicles one of which will be weaponised. Other new kit includes enhanced Dismounted Situational Awareness, STEED and ballistic shields.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Trials Situational Awareness Technologies in Urban Warfare Training

The British Army has tested advanced tactical capabilities for situational awareness in an urban landscape at Swindon.

26 October

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, Denmark to Expand Cyber Defense Partnership

The Philippines and Denmark have announced a plan to amplify digital security ties in response to threats against the countries’ cyberspace.

26 October

Staff Writer With AFP

Moscow Test Fires Missiles, Practising Retaliatory Nuclear Strike

Russian President Putin oversaw ballistic missile drills, with the defense minister announcing forces will practice a "massive" retaliatory nuclear strike.

25 October