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Austria Procures 36 Vehicle-Mounted Rheinmetall Air Defense Systems

Austria has procured 36 Rheinmetall Skyranger mobile air defense systems for its Pandur wheeled armored vehicles.

Raytheon Conducts Maiden Flight Test of Upgraded AMRAAM-ER 

Raytheon has flight-tested an upgraded AMRAAM-Extended Range variant from a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System. 

Germany Still Discussing Sending Long-Range Weapons to Ukraine

Two years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, but Germany is still discussing whether to send much-needed long-range weapons to the war-ravaged nation.

Germany Buys Boxer-Mounted Skyranger 30 Air Defense Turrets

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply Boxer-mounted Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems for the armed forces.

UK to Replenish Ukraine’s Artillery Ammunition

The UK will reserve $310 million to supply artillery ammunition for Ukraine in its second anniversary of defense against Russia’s invasion.

UK Seeks Proposals for $1.3B New Medium Helicopter Program

The UK Ministry of Defence is now accepting bids for its $1.3-billion New Medium Helicopter program.

US Army Cuts 24,000 Jobs in Major Force Restructuring

The US Army has announced a significant force structure overhaul that involves cutting around 24,000 jobs, or nearly five percent of its force.

Ukraine, Czech Company to Locally Assemble NATO-Standard Rifles

The Ukrainian Defence Industry has signed an agreement with Czech company Colt CZ Group to locally assemble NATO-standard rifles for Kyiv’s warfighters.

US Says Iranian Operatives in Yemen Aiding Houthi Attacks

Operatives from Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah are working inside Yemen to support Houthi insurgents' attacks on international shipping, a US official said.

US Nuclear Weapons Plant Says Open as Normal After Wildfires Closure

A nuclear weapons plant in Texas said it would be open as usual after raging wildfires caused it to pause operations and led to evacuations.

Several Killed in Attack on Chad Intelligence Services Office: Govt

An attack on the office of Chad's ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena has killed several people, the government said.

11 Chinese Naval Vessels Detected Around Taiwan

Eleven Chinese naval vessels were detected around Taiwan, Taipei's defense ministry said, the highest number this year as a row between the island and China over a fatal fishing boat incident drags on.

US Says Won’t Send Troops to Ukraine After Macron Comments

The White House said the US would not send troops to fight in Ukraine, after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to rule out the dispatch of Western forces.

Pentagon Says Privacy Issues Fed Secrecy Over Austin’s Cancer Care

The Pentagon said privacy concerns contributed to the secrecy surrounding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer treatment but that it found no evidence of intentional wrongdoing or obfuscation.

3000th Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System Delivered to Joint Strike Fighter Program

Collins Elbit Vision Systems has delivered its 3,000th F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System for the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Australia’s Redback IFVs to Receive Israeli Protection, Fighting Capabilities

Elbit Systems has been awarded $600 million to supply advanced capabilities for Australia’s Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).