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15 December

War

The Norwegian Army fires a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) from the Andøya Space Range in Andøya, Norway against a simulated threat in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2023, May 10, 2023. Formidable Shield is a biennial integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) exercise involving a series of live-fire events against subsonic, supersonic, and ballistic targets, incorporating multiple Allied ships, aircraft, and ground forces working across battlespaces to deliver effects. (Courtesy photo by Royal Norwegian Navy)

Norway to Send More NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Kyiv

The Norwegian government will deliver additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems to Ukraine for its defense against Russia.

15 December

Technology

Battery-recharge-on-the-move-US-Army-testing-wearable-fuel-cells

Rojoef Manuel

Advent to Boost Production of US DoD’s Portable Fuel Cell Power Source

Advent Technologies has received a $2.8-million contract for the US Department of Defense’s fuel cell power source production.

15 December

Africa

A group of Zimbabwean soldiers stand in salute in a grassy field. They are wearing camouflaged uniform and black berets. Behind them, six tanks are positioned. Its hulls are painted a dark green. Further back, a line of trees are seen over the horizon. A light blue sky serves as the background.

Juster Domingo

China Donates Tanks, Arms to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has received various military equipment from China, the African country’s president announced.

15 December

Commentary

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket lifting off from its launchpad, at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana

Jean-Francois Morizur

Europe Must Invest in Space to Play Bigger Role in Its Own Defense

Europe must foster competition and take a more active role in strengthening its space security to reduce dependency on other countries.

15 December

Americas

Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare system

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Tests Chopper-Mounted Electronic Warfare System for US Navy

Lockheed Martin has announced the successful first trial of a new, US Navy-bound electronic warfare system that can be mounted or installed on a helicopter.

15 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Indian Navy Grappling With Shortage of 10,000 Personnel

The Indian Navy is experiencing a shortage of over 10,000 personnel, creating a considerable workforce gap that could affect its defense capabilities.

15 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Dutch Court to Rule on Export of F-35 Parts to Israel

A court in the Netherlands will rule on whether to force the Dutch government to stop supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel over the Gaza Strip.

15 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Congress Passes Huge $886B Defense Budget for 2024

The US Congress approved a staggering defense budget of $886 billion for 2024, while also extending a controversial overseas electronic surveillance system widely used by US intelligence services.

15 December

Middle East

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)

Staff Writer With AFP

11 Iran Police Killed in Jihadist-Claimed Attack: State TV

At least 11 Iranian police officers were killed in a jihadist-claimed attack on a police station in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchistan, an official told state television.

14 December

War