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Juster Domingo

US Approves Sale of 18 JLTVs to North Macedonia

The US State Department has approved the sale of 18 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to North Macedonia for $111 million.

12 March

Six uniformed Spanish Army personnel stand in front of four ASCOD Castor armored combat vehicles. They are joined by two civilians, likely from General Dynamics. In front of them are letter standees that spell out "VCZAP CASTOR". The background is a warehouse building, with a sign that reads "GENERAL DYNAMICS European Land Systems Santa Barbara Sistemas".

Juster Domingo

Spanish Army Receives Four More Castor Armored Combat Vehicles

General Dynamics European Land Systems has handed over four ASCOD Castor armored combat vehicles to the Spanish Army.

12 March

Joe Saballa

US Army Cancels Extended Range Cannon Artillery Program

The US Army has canceled its Extended Range Cannon Artillery program following a failed prototyping effort last year.

12 March

Rojoef Manuel

Bell Textron Opens Lab for Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Program

Bell Textron has opened its Weapon Systems Integration Lab to support the US Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program.

12 March

The USS Hampton's sail is seen breaking through the Arctic's massive ice flats. The submarine's sail is the only visible part of the vehicle. The ship is painted black. On top of the sail, three individuals are attaching a flag of the US on what appears to be a makeshift flag pole. The background is a completely white landscape and sky blending seamlessly together.

Juster Domingo

US Navy Launches Operation Ice Camp in Arctic Ocean

The US Navy has officially launched Operation Ice Camp in the Arctic Ocean, after the arrival of two fast-attack submarines in the region.

12 March

The Milrem THeMIS, a Dutch and German ground-based system combining an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and a remote-controlled weapon station designed to enhance the firepower of dismounted units, participates in the 2024 Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment Jan. 29, 2024, at McKenna Range, Fort Moore, Ga.

Rojoef Manuel

Milrem Completes UGV Test for US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment

Milrem Robotics has completed a weaponized unmanned ground vehicle demonstration for the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment in Georgia.

11 March

Joe Saballa

US Army Urged to Prioritize River Crossing Capability for Future Conflict

The US Army should invest more in its wet-gap crossing capabilities to prepare for its role in future conflict, a paper by the Association of the US Army found.

11 March

Joe Saballa

UK ‘No Credible Plan’ to Deliver Desired Military Capabilities: Report

The UK Ministry of Defence does not have a credible plan to fund an ambitious 10-year defense spending initiative to deliver desired military capabilities.

11 March