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Jun- 2021 -22 JuneAmericas
Philippines Receives $3.8 Million in Weapons, Equipment From US
The Philippines has taken delivery of high-powered weapons and equipment worth $3.8 million from the US government.
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15 JuneEurope
Switzerland to Spend $2.5 Billion in Military Upgrades
Switzerland is investing $2.5 billion to provide its armed forces with modern weapons, equipment, and training to strengthen its national defense.
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7 JuneArms
Taiwan Military to Test 105mm US Tank Guns
Taiwan will mount two sets of M68A2 105mm tank guns on domestically-made armored vehicles as part of the country’s research and development on mobile gun systems.
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2 JuneEurope
Germany Rejects Ukraine Weapons Request
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said his country has rejected a request by Ukraine to acquire military weapons amid continuing tension with Russian-backed separatists in the country's east.
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1 JuneAir
Australia to Develop Its Own Guided Missiles
Australia will invest $761 million to design and manufacture its own guided missiles to become less reliant on imports from the US and Europe.
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May- 2021 -28 MayArms
Iran Shows Off New Underwater Weapon
The Iranian Defense Ministry recently showcased the country's latest weapons, with one such example being an underwater pistol reportedly resembling Russia’s distinctive four-barrel SPP-1.
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13 MayAmericas
US Army to Discontinue Stryker Mobile Gun System
The US Army will discontinue the use of its Stryker Mobile Gun System next year due to obsolescence and systemic issues.
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10 MayArms
US Navy Seizes Weapons From Ship Likely Bound for Yemen
The US Navy seized thousands of assault weapons, machine guns, and sniper rifles from an Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea suspected of transporting the arms to Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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5 MayAir
Russia to Test Launch Advanced Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Russian armed forces will be conducting three test launches of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile this year, state media reported.
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Apr- 2021 -22 AprilAsia Pacific
Pakistan Offers Help to Modernize Philippine Military
Pakistan's ambassador to the Philippines said his country is willing to help the Philippines modernize its armed forces.
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