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May- 2024 -

9 May

Air

A gray Russian Il-20 aircraft, with tail ID RF-93611, is seen flying in clear blue skies. The image is taken a little below the left side of the aircraft. The Il-20 has two propellers attached on each of its wings.

Polish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Planes Over Baltic Sea

Two MiG-29 fighter jets from the Polish Air Force's 22nd Air Base in Malbork have intercepted a Russian aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.

Apr- 2024 -

23 April

Arms

Two National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) are seen firing off missiles from a grassy field in front of a mountainous landscape. In the far back, the sky is covered by dark and heavy clouds.

Juster Domingo

Spain to Boost Air Defense With $438M NASAMS Deal

Spain will acquire additional National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg for 410 million euros ($438 million).

18 April

Air

A Portuguese F-16 fighter jet escorting a Russian aircraft out of NATO's airspace above the clouds. Both planes are painted gray. The background is a sea of white clouds and the clear blue sky above.

Juster Domingo

Portuguese F-16s Intercept Russian Aircraft Close to NATO Territory

Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO's Baltic Air Policing have escorted two Russian military aircraft flying close to the alliance's airspace.

16 April

Technology

Notational representation of the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) system. Four soldiers are seen stationed in front of computers in desks. The computer screens display various kinds of graphs and figures. Two soldiers in the back are checking out similar graphs seen displayed on screens installed on the wall.

Juster Domingo

US Awards Potential $4.1B Battle Command System Contract to Lockheed

The US has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.1 billion ceiling contract to continue developing the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications system.

Mar- 2024 -

28 March

Europe

Three armored tanks are seen moving in a sandy area with trees in the back. The tanks are covered with ghillie suit fabric to help with camouflaging.

Juster Domingo

Lithuania Adopts New National Defense Development Program

Lithuania has adopted a new development program for its National Defence System, identifying key measures to boost for the next six years.

21 March

Europe

A gray F-22A Raptor jet plane taxis at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport, with a globe-shaped radar station radome visible in the background.

Juster Domingo

Work on Largest NATO Europe Base Begins in Romania

Construction on Europe's largest NATO military base has begun in Romania, expanding the 57th Air Base at the Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport.

19 March

Land

A Mack Common Tactical Truck is seen on display at what appears to be an arms/miitary exhibit. The 8-wheel truck is painted deep green. It has a cargo container in the back, painted a dull gray.

Juster Domingo

US Marines Tap Mack Defense to Develop Medium Tactical Truck

The US Marine Corps has signed a 12-month contract with Mack Defense for the development of a new Medium Tactical Truck.

5 March

Technology

Juster Domingo

Ukraine, US Companies to Boost Defense Tech Startups in New Program

Ukrainian and US companies have launched the Military Innovation Technology Solutions Program to invest in small tech companies.

4 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Canadian Military Not Keeping Up With Modern Threats: Defense Officials

A number of current and former Canadian defense officials warn the military has “very serious” challenges affecting its ability to keep up with modern threats.

4 March

Air