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Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the Bundeswehr to provide about one million DM45 smoke hand grenades. On 22 May, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH signed a framework agreement for the manufacture and supply of the grenades
Spain plans to deliver a significant weapons package to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles and Leopard tanks, as part of a €1.13 billion ($1
Exail, in partnership with GRAFINTA, S.A
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 26 that the Vostok Group of Forces' anti-aircraft gunners have neutralized Western-made projectiles and missiles, including the HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), which are no longer considered difficult targets. This is attributed to the capabilities of the Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system
The Rostec State Corporation has delivered a batch of 2B24 light mortars of 82 mm caliber to the Russian army. These mortars are suitable for infantry units, including mountain rifle units
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In response to the recent military exercise conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Taiwans defense ministry has publicly disclosed footage captured by its F-16 aircraft equipped with Sniper Pods. The footage showcases an F-16 monitoring a J-16 fighter jet and an H-6 bomber as they entered Taiwans Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ)
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) in April issued an order to MBDA for the acquisition of EXOCET 40 Block 3C (MM40 B3C) missiles. This procurement is intended to equip the French Navy's frigates as per the Military Programming Law (LP) 2024-2030
The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has released a 3D animation depicting a missile strike on Taiwan, according to reports. The video, posted on the command's official Weibo account, features a mix of real footage and computer-generated imagery showing the launch of various missiles by PHL-03 multiple rocket launchers, DF-16 mobile short medium-range ballistic missile systems, H-6 strategic bombers, fighter jets, and Project 054A frigates