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US Army Orders Switchblade Attack Drones for Dismounted Soldiers

AeroVironment has been contracted to deliver Switchblade loitering munition as part of US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems.

France Receives Two New H225M Caracal Helicopters

France's defense procurement agency has  delivered two H225M Caracal helicopters to the air and space force.

German Armed Forces Orders Logistics Vehicles, Infrared Binoculars

The Bundeswehr has ordered 568 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall worth 330 million euros ($342 million) and an undisclosed quantity of infrared multifunction binoculars from Safran.

Germany to Upgrade Electronic Warfare Center to Counter Rising Threats

Germany has selected European defense firms Airbus and HENSOLDT to modernize its electronic warfare center for airborne weapon systems.

Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production

The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.

Kawasaki to Produce 17 Chinook Military Helicopters for Japan

Japan has awarded Kawasaki Heavy Industries a contract to produce 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for the armed forces.

AUKUS Navies Trial Hugin Drone for Underwater Missions

The UK Royal Navy has partnered with its US and Australian counterparts to assess the Hugin Superior autonomous system’s effectiveness in underwater warfare.

Australia Starts First of Annual Military Deployment to Indo-Pacific

The Australian Defence Force has launched its first Regional Presence Deployment to the Indo-Pacific this year.

Poland Accepts First M1A2 Abrams Tanks From US

The US has supplied the first tranche of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland as part of a 2022 foreign military sale.

Russia Says Downed 55 Ukrainian Drones Overnight

Russia said Tuesday that it had downed 55 Ukrainian drones overnight, adding that falling debris had sparked a new fire at an oil depot in a border region.

Indian Forces Kill 14 Maost Rebels, Including Top Commander

Indian security forces shot dead at least 14 Maoist rebels, including a top commander, on Tuesday in what the interior minister said was one of the heaviest bouts of recent fighting.

Saab to Open Facility in Finland for Electronic Warfare Sensor Production

Saab will launch a new production facility in Finland to expand the manufacturing of Sirius Compact passive electronic warfare sensors.

S. Korea Approves Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile 

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition and Program Administration has approved the development of an improved version of the long-range surface-to-air missile system.

Russian Ammo Usage Slashed by Half Amid Strikes on Factories: Ukraine

Ukraine’s military chief confirmed that Moscow has been forced to reduce its artillery ammunition usage due to Kyiv's persistent strikes on Russian production facilities.

Trump Vows to Reinstate Soldiers Fired for Vaccine Refusal

Newly-elected US President Donald Trump pledged that all military personnel discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine will be reinstated with guaranteed “full back pay.”

Trump Reinstates Cuba on State Sponsor of Terror List: W.House

US President Donald Trump on Monday promptly reversed Joe Biden's decision to remove Cuba from a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, announced days earlier as part of a deal to free prisoners.