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11 September

Arms

British soldier fires his SA-80 towards the enemy during the exercise. The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) proudly announce Exercise NORTHERN FOREST 23 (NF23), a major military exercise led by the FDF and involving allied forces and JEF Participant Nations (PNs). Taking place during May and June 2023, NF23 is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Finnish troops and validate their readiness for future operations. As part of NF23, A Company Group from 5 RIFLES will be exercising as an Armoured Infantry Company within a Finnish battlegroup, operating alongside the Finnish Jaeger Corps and Border Guard. The exercise will be primarily held in the picturesque region of Rovaniemi, Finland, providing a challenging and realistic environment for the participating forces. NF23 is of great significance to the FDF as it serves as the main exercise for the year, aiming to thoroughly assess and validate the Finnish troops' skills and preparedness. By conducting joint training exercises with allied forces and JEF PNs, the FDF aims to strengthen cooperation, interoperability, and shared understanding among the participating nations. During the exercise, the Finnish Defence Forces will test a range of tactics, techniques, and procedures in various scenarios, including defensive and offensive operations, urban warfare, and border security. The focus will be on improving command and control structures, enhancing decision-making processes, and refining the interoperability of different units involved.

UK Signs Signature-Masking Rifle Deal for Army

UK Defence Equipment & Support has signed a contract with Edgar Brothers to provide the British Army with L403A1 signature-masking rifles.

11 September

Technology

1st Lt. Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot, poses for a photo wearing an HGU-55/P helmet fitted with Hybrid Optical-based Inertial Tracker and day visor Feb. 11, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The helmet provides A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots a central interface for everything they need, from oxygen supply to communications to flight instruments. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Hayden Legg) (This image was manipulated by merging two photos in Adobe Photoshop.)

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Collins Elbit Vision Systems to Develop Helmet-Mounted Display for US Navy

Collins Elbit Vision System has received a contract to produce and test Improved Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems for the US Navy.

7 September

War

Ukrainian servicemen prepare to fire towards Russian positions with a 155mm M777 Howitzer artillery weapon on the front line somewhere near the city of Bakhmut

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EDA Inks Joint Procurement of 155mm Ammo for EU, Ukraine Donation

The European Defence Agency has signed eight framework contracts supporting the joint procurement of 155-millimeter rounds for EU members.

7 September

Cyber

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QED to Extend Cybersecurity Monitoring for US Air Force

QED Secure Solutions has received a contract to continue supporting the cybersecurity of weapons and other vital assets in the US Air Force.

7 September

Technology

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HTX Labs to Supply Immersive Training Solutions to US Air, Space Force

HTX Labs has received a contract to provide immersive training content and associated support equipment to the US Air Force and Space Force.

7 September

Technology

Gunnery Sgt. John Ciupak, an instructor for the VOCALIS training program, prepares a Long Range Acoustic Device at the Iraqi Ground Forces Command Headquarters in Baghdad, July 11, 2018. VOCALIS is an organization that works with the Combined Joint Task Force- Operation Inherent Resolve and tasked with building partnership capacity between the Coalition Forces and Iraqi government. The VOCALIS program is comprised of training packages taught by military and contractor activities, including a train the trainer program. (U.S. Army photo taken by Sgt. Dennis Glass)

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Vietnam Frigates to Receive Long-Range Acoustic Devices

Protective communications developer Genasys has received a $1.9-million contract to supply long-range acoustic devices to Vietnam.

6 September

Technology

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Elbit Systems Awarded C4I Contract for European Nation

Elbit has secured two contracts to provide a European country with Command, Control, Communication, computer, and Intelligence solutions.

6 September

Arms

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Poland Orders LTAMDS Radars, Patriot Launchers From US

Poland has signed an agreement to purchase 12 Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors and 48 Patriot launchers from the US.

4 September

Sea

HMCS William Hall Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS)

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Canada Receives Fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship

The Royal Canadian Navy has received its fourth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the HMCS William Hall, from Irving Shipbuilding.

1 September

Arms

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)

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US Funds Continued Development of Raytheon Radar for NASAMS Missile System

Raytheon has received a contract to continue production and testing of the GhostEye MR radar for the US NASAMS missile system.

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