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US OKs Modernization Package for South Korea’s KDX-II Class Destroyers

The US State Department has approved a $300-million package to modernize South Korea's KDX-II class destroyers.

Germany to Send 20 More Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

German firm Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with 20 additional Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles by the first half of 2025.

Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Super Hercules to New Zealand Air Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as part of a US foreign military sale to replace the service’s C-130H fleet.

Ireland Buys French-Made Falcon 6X Aircraft

Ireland’s Department of Defence has awarded Dassault Aviation a contract to procure the Falcon 6X jet to improve the military’s multi-purpose strategic reach.

Taiwanese Digital Agency Joins US Cyber Exercise for First Time

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has participated in a multinational exercise held by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for the first time.

Turkey to Supply Kirpi II Mine-Resistant Vehicles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina has revealed it will receive Kirpi II Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from Turkey in March next year.

US Denies Mistral’s Protest Over $990M Switchblade Deal With AeroVironment

The US Government Accountability Office has rejected Mistral’s bid to overturn the US Army’s $990-million contract for Switchblade loitering munitions awarded to AeroVironment.

Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Kyiv in ‘Response’ to Western Missile Strikes

Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing at least one person and cutting heating to hundreds of residential buildings in cold temperatures.

US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

Australia, UK Advance Construction Plan for AUKUS Submarine Program

Australia and the UK have announced advancements in the AUKUS program to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for the Australian navy.

France Procures DriX H-8 Uncrewed Surface Vessel From Exail

The French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service has acquired the DriX H-8 surface hydrographic drone developed by Exail.

Poland’s IBCS-Based Wisla Air Defense System Reaches IOC

Poland’s Wisla air defense system has achieved initial operational capability with the 37th Air Defense Missile Squadron.

Northrop Beats Collins Aerospace for US Navy’s New $3.5B ‘Doomsday Plane’

Northrop Grumman has defeated Collins Aerospace in a $3.5-billion competition to develop the US Navy’s next nuclear command, control, and communications aircraft.

UAE Promises Not to Arm Sudan Paramilitaries as US Warns of Arms Export Ban

The United Arab Emirates, under fire in Washington, has told the US it has cut off weapons to paramilitaries in Sudan's brutal civil war.

US Approves Ukraine F-16 Fleet Sustainment Package 

The US State Department has approved the provision of sustainment services for Ukraine's F-16 fleet.

Pentagon Says US Doubled Troops in Syria Earlier This Year

The US doubled the number of troops it has in Syria as part of operations against the Islamic State group to around 2,000 earlier this year, the Pentagon said.