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8 March

An M1A1 Abrams tank provides area security alongside a street intersection beside Marines during a 2005 operation in Fallujah, Iraq

Ukraine Considering Requesting Aging M1A1 Abrams From Australia

The Ukrainian government is considering asking Australia for its M1A1 Abrams tanks, which are due to be replaced from next year by the M1A2.

8 March

A brown M1083 army truck is seen parked in what appears to be a parking area. The six-wheel truck has two windshields and an open-trunk back.

Juster Domingo

US Army Taps Palantir to Build TITAN Next-Gen Targeting System

Palantir has signed a $178-million deal to develop a next-generation ground station targeting system for the US Army.

8 March

Amfibiebro 400 amphibious bridge system.

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Orders More Amphibious Bridge Systems for Army

Sweden has awarded General Dynamics a contract to provide nine additional Amfibiebro 400 floating bridge systems for the armed forces.

8 March

Two lines of vehicles belonging to the 3rd Squadron, 2d Cavalry Regiment, stop after crossing the Latvian border during a tactical road march from Germany that spanned more than 900 miles, as part of Saber Strike 22, Feb. 26, 2022. The march incorporated more than 150 vehicles and 700 personnel, demonstrating interoperability between the United States, Latvia, and our NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia to Strengthen Border Adjacent to Russia, Belarus

Riga has approved a program to bolster the security of Latvia's border adjacent to Russia and Belarus in response to military conflict in the region.

8 March

Joe Saballa

Canada to Ramp Up Ammunition Production Amid ‘Dwindling’ Supplies

Canada seeks to produce more ammunition for its military as concerns grow about its inability to keep up with modern threats due to dwindling supplies.

8 March

Joe Saballa

US Army to Create Cross-Functional Deep Sensing Team

The US Army will soon establish a cross-functional team to improve the country’s deep sensing capabilities.

8 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden Becomes 32nd NATO Member, Ends 200 Years of Military Non-Alignment

Sweden on Thursday became the 32nd member of NATO in the shadow of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

7 March

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Mortar Carrier prototype is seen in a large parking area. The tracked armored vehicle has a turret jutting out from its body. The entire vehicle is painted dark green.

Juster Domingo

BAE Delivers Mortar Turret AMPV Prototype to US Army

BAE Systems has delivered the prototype of an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle with a mortar turret to the US Army.

7 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Military Procures Self-Powered Exoskeletons From Local Firm

An Indian firm has delivered two types of exoskeleton, the JaipurBelt and the ArmMax, to the Indian military.

7 March

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Revises Ajax Infantry Vehicle Contract for Speedier Delivery

The UK Ministry of Defence has revised the Ajax infantry fighting vehicle program contract with the manufacturer to speed up the delivery.

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