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France Orders Tens of Thousands of Thales' 120mm Rifled Ammunition

June 17, 2024 @ 05:51 AM

France's Joint Munitions Command (Service Interarmées des Munitions / SiMu) had placed an order with Thales for tens of thousands of 120mm rifled ammunition. This follows previous orders of 3,000 rounds of 120mm illuminating ammunition in 2022 and 15,000 rounds of 120mm explosive and exercise ammunition in 2023
Germany Delivers IRIS-T Air Defense System, HIMARS Launchers to Ukraine

June 14, 2024 @ 12:29 PM

Germany has delivered a comprehensive military aid package, including IRIS-T air defense systems, HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, and Leopard-1 tanks. The IRIS-T system is designed to neutralize fast-moving aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles, within a range of 40 kilometers (25 miles)
Dutch Army Acquires 120mm Mortars for CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

June 11, 2024 @ 01:27 PM

The Dutch Defense Ministry has announced the procurement of new 120mm mortars to be integrated into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. These systems, manufactured by the Swedish company BAE Hägglunds, are set to provide enhanced mobility and firepower to armored infantry units for an extended period
South Korea Develops New Coastal Surveillance Radar System

June 10, 2024 @ 09:52 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today that the Coastal Surveillance Radar-II (GPS-240K) was officially deemed suitable for combat use as of Monday, June 3, 2024. The system was developed in 30 months
Belarus Becomes Inaugural Customer for Russian Su-30SM2 Aircraft

June 6, 2024 @ 09:49 AM

Production of Su-30SM2 aircraft for Belarus has commenced at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation. The
Australia Approves Next Phase of Collins Class Submarine Life Extension

June 6, 2024 @ 07:35 AM

The Australian government is committing $4-5 billion to a life-of-type extension program for its Collins class submarines, ensuring they maintain a strong strike and deterrence capability. HMAS Farncomb will be the first of the six Collins class submarines to undergo this program, with sustainment and capability enhancements starting in 2026 at Osborne in South Australia
Northrop to Equip Australia's Redback IFV with Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns

June 5, 2024 @ 06:45 AM

Northrop Grumman is collaborating with Hanwha Defense Australia to supply Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns (Mk44S) for the Hanwha Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle as part of Australias LAND 400 Phase 3 program. This contract includes the production of 129 chain guns, with initial deliveries slated for 2026
Kongsberg to Supply JSF Missile For F-35 Jets of Norway, US Air...

June 3, 2024 @ 08:51 AM

Kongsberg has secured a contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) for supplying Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft. The contract, valued at up to $141 million, extending until August 2026, encompasses production of all up JSM rounds, containers, and test equipment, with specific quantities undisclosed
Japanese Consortium Commits $100M Investment in Airbus Subsidiary AALTO

June 3, 2024 @ 07:52 AM

A consortium of Japanese businesses, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, has pledged an investment of $100 million in AALTO HAPS Limited, a subsidiary of Airbus
Kyiv May Receive Early Warning Aircraft, Gripen Jets as Part Sweden-Ukraine Security...

May 31, 2024 @ 12:57 PM

Ukraine and Sweden signed a pivotal security agreement during President Volodymyr Zelenskyi's official visit to Stockholm, paving the way for potential delivery of Gripen fighter jets and ASC 890 surveillance aircraft. The

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