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6 November

Air

Norwegian firm Kongsberg to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for Tokyo’s fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.

Japan to Arm F-35As With Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles

Norwegian firm Kongsberg has signed a contract to supply Japan with the Joint Strike Missile for its fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft.

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23 October

Africa

Moroccan soldiers patrol the city of Tangiers on August 11, 2020

Giulia Bernacchi

Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry

Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.

22 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia to Buy Advanced US Missiles in $4.7B Deal

Australia announced a $4.7 billion deal to arm its navy with cutting-edge US medium and long-range missiles at a time of rapidly escalating military tensions in the Asia-Pacific.

21 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany Reveals What Military Equipment It Plans to Send Ukraine

Germany has unveiled what military aid it plans to send to Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems, main battle tanks, and drones.

18 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

France Mulls UAE Partnership for Rafale F5 Fighter Jet Development

France is considering collaboration with the United Arab Emirates to develop the Rafale F5 next-generation fighter aircraft.

17 October

Arms

Joe Saballa

Cameroon Army Equips Special Forces With Turkish MPT-76 Assault Rifles

The Cameroon Army has enhanced the lethality of its special forces with the adoption of Turkish-made MPT-76 assault rifles.

16 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Picks Five Firms to Demo Potential Extended-Range Artillery Substitute

The US Army has selected five companies to demonstrate their existing self-propelled howitzers, which could potentially fill the gap left by the discontinued Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.

16 October

Americas