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27 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marine Corps launches Switchblade 300.

AeroVironment Receives More Funding for US Army Switchblade 300 Suicide Drones

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment $64.6 million in additional funding for the procurement of Switchblade 300 “suicide drones.”

25 April

Arms

Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, participate in a tank shoot rehearsal as preparation for a live-fire tank shoot at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, June 24. Transported as part of a tank section from Germany to Bulgaria, the Abrams tank will be used by soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, alongside Bulgarian soldiers from the 6th Brigade Battle Group, during a live-fire exercise during Operation Speed and Power during Kabile 15 as part of Atlantic Resolve-South. Operation Speed and Power is a joint training exercise which demonstrates U.S. Army Europe's preparedness to deliver strategic effect in Atlantic Resolve-South by showcasing the freedom of movement to maneuver and fire M1A2 Abrams anywhere along the Eastern Flank. This ability enables the NATO allies to defend themselves against all threats, and shows that the alliance remains ready to defend itself anywhere at any time. (Photo taken with video camera)

Rojoef Manuel

Rocketdyne to Supply Kinetic Energy Round Components for US Army M1 Abrams Tank

The US Army has awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne a contract to supply kinetic energy components for M1 Abrams main battle tank rounds.

21 April

Arms

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hanah Abercrombie)

Rojoef Manuel

US Tests Minuteman III ICBM Airborne Launch Control System in California

The US Air Force and Navy have trialed an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) airborne launch control system.

21 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Hosts European HIMARS Summit in Poland

The US Army has showcased the advantages of the HIMARS interoperability with allied partners in Torun, Poland.

21 April

Arms

Brazil's National Anti-Ship Missile (Míssil Antinavio Nacional, MANSUP). Photo: Brazilian Navy

Rojoef Manuel

Brazilian Navy, EDGE to Jointly Develop Anti-Ship, Supersonic Missiles

The Brazilian Navy and EDGE have signed an agreement to jointly explore long-range anti-ship and supersonic missile development.

19 April

Technology

Paratroopers have demonstrated the firepower that they could bring to bear during combat missions as the British Armys global response force. As the culmination of a course in support weapons skills, paratroopers staged a firepower demonstration on Salisbury Plain. A fast-moving scenario saw an advancing force of enemy armoured vehicles engaged and defeated with Javelin and NLAW anti-tank missiles, 81mm mortar, Grenade Machine Guns, Heavy Machine Guns and General Purpose Machine Guns. Paratroopers opened fire from both ground positions and while moving in RWMIK patrol vehicles. The five-week-long Support Weapons Cadres trained soldiers from Colchester-based 2nd and 3rd Battalions The Parachute Regiment to serve in their units specialist Machine gun, Mortar and Anti-tanks platoons. Soldiers were taught the practical skills to fire and maintain weapons in the field, and how to use firepower in different tactical scenarios.

Rojoef Manuel

Cubic Awarded Effect Simulator Support Contract for British Army

Cubic Defence UK has been contracted to continue supporting the British Army’s Area Weapons Effects Simulator (AWES) training system.

18 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

JACKAL Drone Fires First Lightweight Multirole Missile

The Thales lightweight multirole missile has been fired from a JACKAL aerial drone for the first time.

18 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Almost 200 Dead, 1,800 Wounded in Sudan Battles: UN

Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, damaging hospitals and hampering aid.

17 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Next-Gen Batteries to Increase Switchblade Suicide Drone Flight Time by 50%

Amprius Technologies and AeroVironment have teamed to integrate next-generation batteries into Switchblade 300 Block 20 suicide drones.

14 April

Arms

South Korean and US soldiers watching from an observation post during a joint live firing drill

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing, South Korea Ink Advanced Weapons Systems Partnership

Boeing and South Korea have signed an agreement to pursue joint research, development, and marketing for advanced weapons systems.

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