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12 September

N. Korea’s Kim in Russia for Putin Talks as US Warns on Arms Deal

North Korea's Kim arrived in Russia for a meeting with President Putin that the US has warned could see an arms deal to support Moscow's assault on Ukraine.

12 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Estonia, Latvia Acquire $1.1-Billion German Air Defense System

Estonia and Latvia inked a joint deal worth around $1.1 billion for an Iris-T SLM medium-range air defense system from German manufacturer Diehl.

11 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Firms Eye Selling Rocket-Armed Robot to Ukraine

Australian firms Black Sky Aerospace and Funnel Web Systems unveiled an armed ground robot with Ukraine as a potential customer.

11 September

Marder infantry fighting vehicle of the German armed forces Bundeswehr drives through the mud

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders Additional 40 Marder Infantry Vehicles for Ukraine

Germany has commissioned Rheinmetall to send an additional 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.

11 September

British soldier fires his SA-80 towards the enemy during the exercise. The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) proudly announce Exercise NORTHERN FOREST 23 (NF23), a major military exercise led by the FDF and involving allied forces and JEF Participant Nations (PNs). Taking place during May and June 2023, NF23 is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Finnish troops and validate their readiness for future operations. As part of NF23, A Company Group from 5 RIFLES will be exercising as an Armoured Infantry Company within a Finnish battlegroup, operating alongside the Finnish Jaeger Corps and Border Guard. The exercise will be primarily held in the picturesque region of Rovaniemi, Finland, providing a challenging and realistic environment for the participating forces. NF23 is of great significance to the FDF as it serves as the main exercise for the year, aiming to thoroughly assess and validate the Finnish troops' skills and preparedness. By conducting joint training exercises with allied forces and JEF PNs, the FDF aims to strengthen cooperation, interoperability, and shared understanding among the participating nations. During the exercise, the Finnish Defence Forces will test a range of tactics, techniques, and procedures in various scenarios, including defensive and offensive operations, urban warfare, and border security. The focus will be on improving command and control structures, enhancing decision-making processes, and refining the interoperability of different units involved.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Signs Signature-Masking Rifle Deal for Army

UK Defence Equipment & Support has signed a contract with Edgar Brothers to provide the British Army with L403A1 signature-masking rifles.

11 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway Orders Additional Naval Strike Missiles in $45M Deal

Norway has ordered additional Naval Strike Missiles for the Norwegian Navy.

11 September

Joe Saballa

Saab Unveils New Camouflage System, Naval Operator Workspace Concept

Saab has unveiled a naval operator workspace concept and a new feature for its Barracuda Ultra-lightweight Camouflage Screen for military use.

11 September

Joe Saballa

Challenger, Leopard 2 Tanks to Receive Rafael Trophy Protection System

The UK's Challenger 3 tanks and the new Leopard 2 tanks of Norway and Germany will soon be equipped with a cutting-edge protection system from Rafael.

11 September

Joe Saballa

Cyberspace Also a ‘Frontline’ in Ukraine, Estonian PM Warns

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said the online world should be considered a “frontline” in Ukraine due to Russia’s increasing cyberattacks.

11 September

Russia's navy ships and military jets take part in a 2016 military exercise at the coast of the Black Sea in Crimea

Staff Writer With AFP

Moscow Says Destroyed Three Ukrainian Speedboats in Black Sea

Russia said it destroyed three military speedboats carrying Ukrainian soldiers in the Black Sea, which Moscow claims were headed toward annexed Crimea.

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