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Russia Races to Salvage US Drone Wreckage in Black Sea

Staff Writer With AFP - March 15, 2023

Moscow will try to retrieve the wreckage of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed over the Black Sea in a confrontation Washington blamed on Russia.

Air

Elbit to Supply EW Suite for NATO Country’s Future Fighter Jet

Rojoef Manuel - March 15, 2023

Elbit Systems has received a contract to deliver electronic warfare self-protection suites for a NATO member in Europe.

Arms

Indian Navy to Order BrahMos Cruise Missiles for $2.5 Billion

Joe Saballa - March 15, 2023

The Indian Navy will acquire more than 200 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles in a $2.5-billion deal, according to a defense source.

Europe

Poland Deploys Anti-Tank Barricades on Russian, Belarusian Borders

Joe Saballa - March 15, 2023

Poland deploys anti-tank barriers on its borders with Russia and Belarus to prepare for a potential escalation of the war in Ukraine.

Americas

JPL Snake-Like Robot Could Be Used for Tunnel Warfare

Joe Saballa - March 15, 2023

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory's snake-like robot designed to scout terrain unreachable by tracked or wheeled platforms could change the nature of tunnel warfare.

Europe

UK to Build Electromagnetic Environment Hub for ‘Freedom of Maneuver and Action’

Rojoef Manuel - March 15, 2023

The UK has announced an $8.5 million investment to construct an electromagnetic environment hub for the British military.

Air

CMC to Equip Sikorsky Helicopters With Tactical Flight Management Systems

Rojoef Manuel - March 15, 2023

CMC Electronics has signed a multi-year contract to supply several Sikorsky helicopters with tactical flight management systems.

Americas

US Army to Spend $331M on 18,000 Next-Gen Squad Weapons, Ammo

Joe Saballa - March 15, 2023

The US Army plans to invest up to $331 million in next-generation squad weapons, ammunition, and associated equipment.

Air

South Korea Approves $2.85 Billion F-35A Purchase Plan

Inder Singh Bisht - March 15, 2023

The South Korean government has approved a plan to purchase F-35A fighter jets from the US for 3.75 trillion won ($2.85 billion).

Europe

‘Increased’ Likelihood Finland Joins NATO Before Sweden: PM

Staff Writer With AFP - March 15, 2023

Sweden's PM said the likelihood that Finland would join NATO before Sweden had "increased" as Stockholm's bid continues to face stiff opposition from Ankara.

Americas

Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials

Staff Writer With AFP - March 15, 2023

The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.

Europe