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Taiwan Army Develops 6.8mm Rifle, to Begin Testing by End of Year
WEB4 hours ago · The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense has developed a new 6.8mm rifle, which is expected to undergo testing by the end of this year. The U.S. military shifted towards 6.8mm rifles under the "Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)" program recently. The new rifle is considered more powerful than the 5.56mm T112 combat rifle, which Taiwan has ...
Dutch F-35s Now Ready for NATO Nuclear Deterrent Missions
WEB10 hours ago · Dutch F-35 fighter. The Royal Netherlands Air Force has declared Full Operational Capability (FOC) for its fleet of F-35 fighter jets. The aircraft will now be able perform all operational tasks under any circumstances, including airspace monitoring, counter-terrorism operations, and participation in NATO's nuclear deterrent missions.
U.K. to Equip Ukraine with 16 AS90 155mm SP Artillery Guns
WEB8 hours ago · 08:25 AM, September 27, 2024. 3. AS90 artillery guns @U.K. MoD. The United Kingdom has delivered 10 AS90 self-propelled artillery guns to Ukraine, with six more on the way, which are said to give Kyiv an edge in its war against Russia. The 155mm AS90 guns have a higher rate of fire and greater range compared to …
U.S. Pledges $8B in Military Aid to Ukraine Amid War Effort
WEBDefensemirror.com bureau. 04:02 PM, September 26, 2024. 119. U.S. President Joe Biden announced $8 billion in military assistance to Ukraine during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The aid package aims to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Russian forces, with a focus on air defense and precision-guided munitions.
Exocet Anti-Ship Missile Receives New Radar Guidance System
WEB3 days ago · 09:07 AM, September 24, 2024. 53. Exocet MM40 Block 3 weapon system. The Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missile has been upgraded with a new generation coherent homing system, enhancing its capabilities in electronic warfare environments. This development was confirmed in an exclusive interview with Naval News by the head of MBDA’s long-range ...
U.S. Army Procures Ground Robots from Teledyne FLIR
WEB2 days ago · efensemirror.com bureau. 08:10 AM, September 25, 2024. 6. Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured two five-year contracts worth up to $47 million to supply and support ground robots for the U.S. government. Awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command in Detroit, these contracts will be managed by the Robot Logistics Support Center.
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WEBSeptember 20, 2024 @ 02:00 PM. South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has completed deployment of upgraded radar systems (GPS-98K, GPW-05K) for units monitoring coastal areas. The project, aimed at enhancing the operability of radars used in the Army's rear areas...
BAE Systems Secures $19M to Upgrade U.S. Navy’s Identification …
WEB2 days ago · BAE Systems has secured a $19 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design and integrate the UPX-24 target data processor capabilities into a single digital interrogator Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. The upgrade will streamline data collection and processing, providing enhanced situational awareness for the Navy's maritime fleet.
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.1B Contract to Enhance Missile …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.1 billion contract to upgrade the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) system for the Missile Defense Agency. This contract covers the period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2029, with the option to extend until April 30, 2034. The goal of this agreement is to accelerate innovation ...
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