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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilArms
Rheinmetall to Build 155mm Ammunition Factory in Lithuania
Rheinmetall has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithuania to initiate the construction of an ammunition manufacturing facility.
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22 AprilAfrica
US Agrees to Pull Troops From Key Drone Host Niger: Officials
The US agreed to withdraw its more than 1,000 troops from Niger, upending its posture in West Africa where the country was home to a major drone base.
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22 AprilLand
US Navy Inaugurates Strategic Missions Facility Construction in Indiana
The US Navy has begun the construction of a new strategic missions facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division in Indiana. The Strategic Systems Engineering Facility (SSEF) is a research and development site providing engineering and test capabilities to support the agency’s integrated systems. Solutions produced with the site’s assistance will be utilized under the US Department of Defense’s deterrence triad, which comprises intercontinental, submarine-launched, and aerial ballistic missiles. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), and the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) led the groundbreaking ceremony. “NAVSEA’s investment at NSWC Crane with the SSEF will provide crucial capabilities to help maximize the effectiveness of the sea-based leg of the strategic deterrence triad, the most survivable leg of the triad,” STRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton stated. “The deterrence and combat capability USSTRATCOM provides is the bedrock of all operations and foundational to national and international security.” The US Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District in Kentucky will oversee construction works at the SSEF. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Maintaining Strategic Systems Capabilities According to the US Navy, the SSEF is among the critical infrastructure projects being managed …
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22 AprilMiddle East
Israel Vows to Increase ‘Military Pressure’ on Hamas in ‘Coming Days’
PM Netanyahu said Israel will increase "military pressure" on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
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22 AprilEurope
Poland ‘Ready’ to Host Nuclear Weapons: President
Poland is ready to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy the weapons in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Duda said.
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22 AprilAir
Rockets Fired From Iraq at US-Led Coalition Base in Syria
Rockets were fired from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces.
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22 AprilAmericas
US Lawmakers Pass $61B New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay
US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces.
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19 AprilAmericas
US Approves $143M Sale of Transport Aircraft to Argentina
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of Basler BT-67 transport aircraft to Argentina.
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19 AprilAsia Pacific
Anduril Unveils Ghost Shark Unmanned Sub Prototype in Australia
Anduril Industries has unveiled the first of three Ghost Shark extra-large autonomous undersea vehicles in Australia.
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19 AprilEurope
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-35S Fighter Jets
The Russian Ministry of Defense has received a new batch of Su-35S fighter jets from manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation.
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