military

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27 March

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Faces New Rival for Future US Military Space Launches

The US Space Force has officially certified United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket to carry critical national security payloads.

27 March

Europe

Soldiers from the Finnish Defense Forces operate the Tampella 155 K 83-97, a towed 155 mm field gun, during an international exercise in Setermoen, Norway, on March 22

Staff Writer With AFP

Finland Starts Scheme to Improve Conscripts’ Fitness

Finland said on Wednesday it has kicked off a two-year scheme to improve the fitness of conscription-age youths, warning that their physical condition was declining, and this was a serious societal issue.

27 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden to Boost Defense Spending $30B Over a Decade

Sweden will increase defense spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation's biggest rearmament push since the Cold War.

26 March

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Malaysia Acquires Turkish Vessel Capable of 30-Day Continuous Operations

Malaysia has acquired a large Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Turkish shipbuilder Desan, valued at $68.8 million.

26 March

DOD Contracts

Joe Saballa

General Dynamics Scores $1B Deal for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarines

General Dynamics has secured a $1.06-billion contract to begin procuring hard-to-acquire components for the US Navy's Virginia-class Block VI submarines.

26 March

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark Brings Forwards Women’s Military Service

Denmark's defense ministry on Tuesday announced it was bringing forwards military service for women by two years.

25 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

Oshkosh Debuts ROGUE-Fires With HIMARS Munitions

Oshkosh Defense has introduced an advanced version of its ROGUE-Fires vehicle-mounted rocket system, now featuring the same family of munitions used on the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.

25 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Recruits Need 10 Hours of Sleep to Survive British Army Boot Camp: Study

A recent study has revealed that British Army recruits need up to 10 hours of sleep each day to handle the demands of boot camp and prevent misbehavior.

25 March

Middle East