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The South Korean (ROK) Navy yesterday tested the takeoff of the General Atomics "Mojave" drone from the ROKS Dokdo, exploring the potential to convert the amphibious assault ship into a drone carrier. This was the second takeoff of the Mojave from a flight deck, after a test on the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales last year, and the first instance of launching a fixed-wing drone from a large vessel, as the ROK Navy had previously only operated VTOL UAVs
The Pentagon has announced the inclusion of air-to- ground munitions in its latest $425 million arms donation to Ukraine. While not specified, these could be GBU guided bombs for release from F-16s that Ukraine is inducting into its air force
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces are now equipped with Iranian-manufactured 125mm 3VOF19 high-explosive (HE) tank shells, which are a replica of the Soviet OF26, utilizing TNT as the primary explosive instead of hexal. Large quantities of Iranian-made ammunition, along with North Korean and Chinese supplies, have made their way to the Ukrainian military through several channels
Northrop Grumman has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lithuanias Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance to collaborate on the production of medium-caliber ammunition for Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) in Lithuania, as well as for Ukraine. "This project will be another important step forward in the development of Lithuania's defense industry
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Romania is planning to allocate $6.5 billion for the acquisition of two squadrons of F-35A fighters this year, as part of a $13 billion military modernization effort
Lockheed Martin inaugurated its new $18 million engineering facility, labs, and demonstration center in Huntsville. The 122,000-square-foot complex is designed to accommodate 500 employees, focusing on advancing national security capabilities and fostering innovation in North Alabama, with specific projects including the development of the Black Hawk helicopter, Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)