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Ukraine has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), named "Lyut" (Fury), as reported by Militarnyi. This advanced robotic vehicle is armed with a PKT 7.62 mm machine gun and is specially designed for the complexities of military operations.
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General Dynamics European Land Systems-Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS), the Spanish subsidiary of General Dynamics European Land Systems, has successfully completed the first training session for members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on the operation, driving, and maintenance of the Ascod Light Tank (LT105). This training took place at Camp O'Donnell military base, located in the municipality of Capas (Tarlac) on Luzon Island, from January 29 to February 9.
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On February 9, the U.S. Army announced the award of a $75 million contract (approximately €70 million) to Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, for the production of 600 Coyote 2C interceptors, directly supporting its counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) mission. Awarded on January 16, 2024, the contract is part of a rapid acquisition authority from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, communicated to Congress, with all procedures completed in under 30 days following the authorization's approval and funding receipt.
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As reported by Politika on February 12, 2024, the Serbian Army's 126th Air Surveillance, Signaling, and Guidance Brigade (VOJIN) recently deployed two Thales Ground Master 400 Alpha (GM400α) mobile radar systems. The GM400 series, including the GM400α, is widely used globally, with over 100 units operational in more than 15 countries.
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LThe British Army promotes its Watchkeeper-X drone at the World Defense Show, a defense exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to 8, 2024. The defense relationship between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia is complex and long-standing, deeply rooted in historical ties, strategic interests, and mutual benefits. This partnership has evolved over decades, beginning in the early 20th century with the establishment of Saudi Arabia, and has expanded to encompass a wide range of cooperative endeavors.
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In a pioneering collaboration at the Rheinmetall site in Unterluss, Germany, Australian soldiers from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) (2/14 LHR [QMI]) actively participated in the testing and development of the latest version of the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle (CRV). The Boxer CRV Block II, with deliveries starting this year, directly benefited from the contributions of the soldiers who will operate it, marking a significant milestone in the design and functionality of military equipment.
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On February 12, 2024, Rheinmetall, a technology company based in Germany, announced the construction of a new factory at its Unterlüß site, located in the Lüneburg Heath in Lower Saxony. This initiative aims to increase the country's self-sufficiency in ammunition production.
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Hanwha Defense, a South Korean company, completed a week-long field trial of its Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), conducted by the US Marine Corps and US Army in Hawaii. This evaluation highlighted the vehicle's versatile capabilities, underlining its potential.
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Russia deployed the formidable Zircon hypersonic missile against Kyiv, marking its inaugural use in the ongoing conflict that has spanned nearly two years. The startling announcement came on Monday from the head of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, shedding light on a significant escalation in the warfare tactics employed by Russia.
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India is considering the development of domestic engines for Arjun Mark MK-1A tanks due to a delay in the delivery of German engines intended for these tanks. The decision comes after German manufacturers announced that it would take at least four years to restart the production of these essential engines.
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The World Defense Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has once again proven to be a focal point for global defense innovation and technology. This year's event has seen a spectacular array of exhibits and announcements, but among the highlights is the impressive showcase by ST Engineering from Singapore, the significant advancements of the Saudi defense industry, and the groundbreaking unveiling of the SAMI 8x8 155mm self-propelled howitzer.
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The German division of MBDA has secured an export order for its versatile portable missile system, Enforcer, as announced by a spokesperson for MBDA to Hartpunkt magazine. This breakthrough comes shortly after MBDA Germany began mass production of the Enforcer missile system for the German armed forces, thus marking a significant milestone with its first international order.
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