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27 December

Arms

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence has procured Canadian-manufactured optical solutions for its armed forces’ rifle systems.

26 December

Sea

Rendering of an Expeditionary Medical Ship (EPF)

Rojoef Manuel

Austal to Design, Construct Three Medical Vessels for US Navy

Austal has secured a contract for the final detailed design and production of three Expeditionary Medical Ships for the US Navy.

21 December

Arms

Raytheon to build defensive high-power microwave antenna systems for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force under the DARPA DEFEND program.

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Antennas for US Frontline Directed Energy Weapon

Raytheon signed a contract to deliver antenna prototypes for the Directed Energy Frontline Electromagnetic Neutralization & Defeat program.

20 December

Technology

An F/A-18F Super Hornet and an EA-18G Growler prepare to launch

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Build Next-Gen EW Prototype for US Navy Super Hornets

Raytheon has received a contract to produce a next-generation electronic warfare prototype for the US Navy’s Super Hornet fighter aircraft.

20 December

Technology

U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 10 Army Air and Missile Defense Command (AAMDC), conduct Virtual Stinger Trainer (VST) upgrading and training at Shipton Barracks Urlas, Germany, Feb. 7, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Georgios Moumoulidis)

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands to Receive Virtual MANPADS Trainer From BlueHalo

BlueHalo has secured a contract to produce and deliver a virtual man-portable air defense system training solution for the Netherlands.

20 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Justin Wambold, a forward observer assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches a Skydio X2D, a small unmanned aerial system, to capture overhead imagery during squad attacks as part of Realistic Urban Training exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, Aug. 15, 2023. RUT is a land-based predeployment exercise which enhances the integration and collective capability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while providing the 15th MEU an opportunity to train and execute operations in an urban environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

Rojoef Manuel

New Zealand Buys Aerial Drones for Army

New Zealand has signed an agreement with three industry partners to procure aerial drones and remote ground sensor solutions for the army.

19 December

War

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Taps French Industry to Produce 155mm Ammunition for Kyiv

Germany has signed a framework agreement with an undisclosed French company to produce 155-millimeter ammunition for Ukraine.

19 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Silent Arrow to Produce Long-Range Cargo Drone for US Air Force

California company Silent Arrow has secured a contract to develop a long-range cargo drone for the US Air Force innovation segment AFWERX.

18 December

Sea

HMS Penzance leads HMS Shoreham out of Mina Salman Port in Bahrain whilst deployed on Op KIPION. The ships are both Sandown Class minehunters, each crewed by a dedicated team of 41. From specially trained divers to remote mine disposal system experts, this courageous unit detects and destroys hidden dangers all over the globe.

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock to Maintain Ukraine’s Sandown Minehunting Vessels

Babcock has received a three-year contract to sustain and support two Sandown-class mine countermeasures vessels for the Ukrainian Navy.

18 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Hungary, Rheinmetall Ink Panther KF51 EVO Variant Deal

Hungary and Rheinmetall have signed a contract to develop the Panther KF51 EVO main battle tank.

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