Kim Unveils New North Korea Suicide Drones
North Korea has unveiled a new suicide drone, state media said Monday, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing a performance test of the weapons, which experts said could have come from Russia. Wearing a...
View ArticleUS Approves Anti-Sub Warfare Sonobuoys for Indian Helicopters
The US State Department has approved the sale of anti-submarine warfare sonobuoys and related equipment to India for an estimated $52.8 million. New Delhi requested the purchase of AN/SSQ-53G high...
View ArticleNorway Approves Nammo License Transfer to Produce Artillery Ammo in Ukraine
The Norwegian government has approved the transfer of Nammo defense technology to a Ukrainian firm for the production of 155mm artillery shells in Ukraine. Oslo allowed Norwegian firms to share defense...
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On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan...
In late August 2021, from the US military’s joint operations center at Hamid Karzai International Airport, I watched several drone video feeds of Afghan civilians swarming a C-17 aircraft. For the next...
View ArticleUS Approves Sale of 100 AMRAAM Missiles for Norwegian NASAMS
The US State Department has approved the sale of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER) and related equipment to Norway. Oslo requested 100 AMRAAM-ERs and four AMRAAM...
View ArticleUS Approves $592 Million Sale of AMRAAM Missiles to Romania
The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 186 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Romania. Along with the AMRAAMS, Bucharest also requested four AIM-120C-8...
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SIG Sauer to Supply More Assault Rifles to Indian Army
India’s Ministry of Defence has awarded SIG Sauer a follow-on contract to provide 73,000 SIG716 rifles for the army. The order builds on an initial agreement signed in 2019 for 72,400 weapons,...
View ArticleUS Army Orders Additional Booker Combat Vehicles
The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems another low-rate initial production contract for the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle. The $322.7-million contract modifies an identical contract awarded...
View ArticleColombian Army to Buy Hundreds of M60-E6 Light Machine Guns From US
The Colombian National Army is set to procure hundreds of US-made M60-E6 light machine guns to reinforce its infantry units. A direct contracting process with Nevada-based manufacturer US Ordnance has...
View ArticleTaiwan Reports Low Accuracy of US-Supplied Anti-Tank Weapons
The Taiwanese military said its US-supplied anti-tank weapons had a low success rate during a recent exercise, prompting a re-evaluation of their combat use. Seventeen BGM-71 tube-launched,...
View ArticleSaab Clinches $494M Deal to Supply Assault Munitions to US Army
Saab has won a $494-million contract to supply the US Army with XM919 Individual Assault Munitions (IAM). According to the US Department of Defense, the Swedish company’s proposal bested two others,...
View ArticleSlovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence has tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system. It included both shooting and non-shooting tests as part of the cannon qualification process. The shooting...
View ArticleLithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade
The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and equipment over the next decade. A total of 30 million euros ($33...
View ArticlePhilippines Mulls Purchase of Mid-Range Missiles, 40 Fighter Jets
The Philippines is considering purchasing new mid-range missiles and modern fighter jets to bolster its military capabilities. Military chief Romeo Brawner Jr. told reporters Thursday that the country...
View ArticleUS Army Increases Massive Javelin Missile Order by $1.3B
The US Army is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing its anti-armor capabilities with a further $1.3-billion order for Javelin anti-tank missiles. This marks the first time a follow-on order was...
View ArticleTurkey Test-Fires Longer Range ATMACA Cruise Missile
Turkey has test-fired the ATMACA Kara (land) surface-to-surface cruise missile, achieving its longest range and duration. The Roketsan missile struck a floating target during the test after being fired...
View ArticleHeckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces
The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch to supply G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces. Up to 500 rifles are planned to be delivered in 2025, the German firearm manufacturer said....
View ArticleTaiwan to Buy Nearly 2,000 More Stinger Missiles as China Row Escalates
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has announced plans to procure an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles from the US amid rising tensions with China. The ministry told lawmakers in its latest budget...
View ArticleUK Announces Partial Suspension of Arms Exports to Israel
Britain said Monday it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a “clear risk” that they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law. Israel’s defense minister Yoav...
View ArticleLockheed Secures Major GMLRS Contract From US Army
Lockheed Martin has clinched a substantial contract to supply the US Army with additional Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS). Valued at $3.4 billion, the agreement covers an undisclosed...
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