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BAE Considers Restarting M777 Production After Ukraine Exploits: Report

BAE Systems is reportedly considering restarting production of the M777 howitzer after impressive exploits in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

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Kaman to Develop Logistics Drone Prototype for US Marine Corps

The US Marine Corps has contracted Kaman Air Vehicles to develop a military version of its autonomous medium-lift logistics KARGO UAV.

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US Army Orders Night Vision Systems From Elbit Systems

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $107-million contract for its Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems.

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UK’s Duke-Class Frigates to Get Weapon Systems Upgrade

The UK has awarded Systems Engineering & Assessment $37 million to upgrade the weapon systems aboard the Royal Navy’s Type 23 Duke-class frigates.

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US Speeding Up Ukraine NASAMS Delivery Following Missile Attacks

The US is speeding up the delivery of eight NASAMS promised to Ukraine following the Russian missile barrage earlier this week.

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Western Powers Urge Ethiopia, Rebels to Enter Peace Talks

The US and other Western powers urged Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels to start African Union-led peace talks, warning of humanitarian risks if the renewed conflict persists.

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Rheinmetall to Send Czechia Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under Ukraine Swap Scheme

Rheinmetall will supply Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic, which in turn will transfer military equipment to Ukraine.

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UK Receives First Protector RG Mk1 Drone From General Atomics

General Atomics has turned over the first Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft system to the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Serco to Provide Typhoon Test Capability to UK, Spain

Serco has secured contracts to deliver its automatic test solution General Purpose Support Equipment to the UK Royal Air Force and the Spanish Air Force.

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Lockheed’s Extended-Range HIMARS Round Step Closer to Production

Lockheed Martin has wrapped up the first systems qualification flight test of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, pushing it closer to production.

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