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Feb- 2024 -

28 February

Arms

A Czech soldier from 1st Czech Military Advisory Team fires his Bren 805 rifle during a MAT and police advisory team training exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 18, 2012. This exercise is designed to replicate the Afghanistan operational environment in order to prepare MATs and PATs for counterinsurgency operations with the ability to train, advise and enable the Afghanistan National Army and the Afghanistan National Police.

Ukraine, Czech Company to Locally Assemble NATO-Standard Rifles

The Ukrainian Defence Industry has signed an agreement with Czech company Colt CZ Group to locally assemble NATO-standard rifles for Kyiv’s warfighters.

Jan- 2024 -

30 January

Arms

Joe Saballa

German Army’s New Assault Rifle ‘Inaccurate’ for Battle: Report

The German Army’s new assault rifle has been found “inaccurate” for battle, making it unreliable to support combat operations.

Dec- 2023 -

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)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania Buys Canada-Made Rifle Optical Sights

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

6 December

Arms

A Ranger with the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment engages targets during squad live fire (blank iteration), while operationally testing at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Scovell)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Evaluates Next Generation Squad Weapon at Fort Campbell

The US Army has completed training and validation of its Next Generation Squad Weapons at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Jun- 2023 -

9 June

Arms

Spc. Wesley Cullman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, engages targets during M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System qualifications at Grezelka Range, June 25, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Percy G. Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo to Produce Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers

Leonardo DRS has received a contract to provide next-generation infrared weapon sights for US Army snipers.

May- 2023 -

3 May

Arms

Military personnel armed with HK416 assault rifle

Rojoef Manuel

Heckler & Koch to Deliver NATO-Standard Light Weapons to Luxembourg

German arms developer Heckler & Koch has received a contract to supply NATO-standard light weapons to the Luxembourg Armed Forces.

Apr- 2023 -

24 April

War

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Send Additional $28.8 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

Canada has confirmed $28.8 million in additional military aid for Ukraine to defend against the Russian invasion.

Mar- 2023 -

31 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden, Finland Ink Joint Firearms Procurement From Sako

Sweden and Finland have signed a framework agreement to replenish their firearms in partnership with Riihimäk-based weapons provider Sako.

20 March

War

Soldiers of Task Force Carentan joined Combat Training Center-Yavoriv OC/T's and the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade as they conducted marksmanship training with the SVD and M700 sniper rifles, Aug. 29. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Navin)

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Supply Ukraine With Sniper Rifles, Special Forces Equipment

Estonia has announced additional military aid of sniper rifles and special forces equipment for Ukraine’s defense against Russia

Oct- 2022 -

4 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Investing $500M in Next-Gen Weapons

The government of Australia is investing $325 million in next-generation weapons and equipment for the Australian Defence Forces.

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