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Jul- 2023 -

13 July

War

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Ukraine to Receive 30 More Bushmasters From Australia

Australia will supply 30 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine to assist in its resistance to Russia’s invasion.

12 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Clinches $2B Caracal Air Assault Vehicle Contract for Germany, Netherlands

Rheinmetall has received a $2-billion contract to deliver up to 3,508 Caracal air assault vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces.

11 July

Technology

Electric-powered light tactical vehicle (LTV).

Rojoef Manuel

DIU, Canoo Expand Partnership for Electric Vehicle Battery Program

The Defense Innovation Unit and Canoo have signed an agreement to expand partnership in the Jumpstart for Advanced Battery Standardization.

4 July

Arms

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Tests Future AS9 Huntsman Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Australian Army has conducted a live-fire test of the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer in South Korea.

3 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Orders 367 Additional Military Trucks From Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall has received a contract to supply 367 additional armored and non-armored military trucks for the German armed forces.

Jun- 2023 -

28 June

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Receives First Namer 1500 Armored Personnel Carrier

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has received its first new Namer 1500 armored personnel carrier to replace the aging M113 vehicles.

27 June

War

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Additional Military Aid From Australia

Australia will provide the Ukrainian government with additional military aid and humanitarian funds to sustain its defense against Russia.

20 June

Land

Light Multi-Purpose Vehicle (LMPV). Photo: Iveco Defense Vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Orders 400 Light Multi-Purpose Vehicles

Sweden and Iveco have signed an initial framework agreement to deliver 400 Light Multi-Purpose Vehicles for the Swedish Armed Forces.

19 June

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Offers Troops $1.2K Bonuses for Destroyed Western Tanks

Russia is providing hefty cash incentives to troops who destroy German-made Leopard tanks and US-supplied armored vehicles in Ukraine.

16 June

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Forcing Ukrainian Mechanics to Repair Armored Vehicles: Report

The Russian military is forcing Ukrainian mechanics to repair its armored vehicles damaged in the ongoing invasion, according to Ukraine’s National Resistance Center.

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