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3 January

A Gepard anti-aircraft gun system is seen parked on the side of an asphalt road. The tank is painted with a dark green and brown camouflage. Its two gun barrels are pointed to the upper-left, angled at around 45 degrees. The background is a landscape of green-leaved trees.

Germany Sends Three More Gepard Anti-Aircraft Tanks to Ukraine

Germany has delivered three additional Gepard anti-aircraft guns to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of its latest military aid.

3 January

220730-N-LI768-1225 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) A Korean amphibious assault vehicle from the Republic of Korea Marines departs Pyramid Rock Beach to return to amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado (LPH 6112) following an amphibious raid during a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicles to Receive Anti-Motion Sickness Tech

Hyundai Mobis will implement healthcare technology into the Republic of Korea Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles that will decrease soldiers’ motion sickness.

3 January

Joe Saballa

First Boxer Armored Vehicle Prototypes Arrive in UK for British Army Trials

The UK has taken delivery of its first Boxer next-generation armored fighting vehicles ahead of much-awaited British Army trials.

3 January

Joe Saballa

Israel Withdrawing Thousands of Troops From Gaza: Official

Israel will pull out thousands of troops from Gaza as its war with Hamas has reportedly taken a significant toll on the country’s economy.

2 January

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Receives Tactical Vehicles From Japan

Ukraine has taken delivery of several tactical vehicles from Japan to support its ground operations against Russian forces.

2 January

Joe Saballa

‘Massive’ Cache of Chinese-Made Weapons Found in Gaza: Report

The Israel Defense Forces has claimed it discovered a “massive” cache of Chinese-made weapons being used by Hamas militants in Gaza.

2 January

Joe Saballa

China Claims Kinetic Weapon Can Take Out Modern US Tanks in One Shot

Chinese scientists claim that a high-speed kinetic energy weapon can take out advanced armored vehicles, such as the M1 Abrams tank, in just one shot.

2 January

Joe Saballa

UK Army Javelin, GMLRS Firings Drop in 2023 Amid Ukraine Aid: Parliament

The British Army saw a significant drop in the number of Javelin and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles fired during military exercises in 2023.

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