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An international partner has awarded Rheinmetall an order to supply Fuchs 2 components for producing the wheeled armoured vehicle at a factory in the partner country. The current follow-up orders also include kits for conversion and the supply of spare part packages. Booked in December 2023, the order is worth a figure in the three-digit million-euro range. Delivery of the kits — both for production and conversion — starts this year and will be complete in 2028.
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Athens, Greece, January 28, 2024 - In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Greek government has announced its decision to supply Ukraine with outdated weapons systems that are no longer in active service with the Greek armed forces. This move aligns with Greece's broader strategy of modernizing its military capabilities while supporting Ukraine in its defense efforts.
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In a surprising revelation at the recent Artillery Coalition press conference, the French Ministry of Armed Forces has significantly expanded its military aid to Ukraine, delivering advanced artillery systems well beyond its previously announced commitments. According to the statement released by the French Ministry of Defense on January 25, 2024, France has supplied Ukraine with approximately thirty CAESAR wheeled self-propelled howitzers, a substantial portion of its arsenal, considering France only possesses 75 such units. France has already provided Ukraine with four LRU MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems), a French version of the American M270 MLRS.
Read more: France secretly delivers to Ukraine two additional LRU rocket launcher systems
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In a significant advancement in military technology, Russia has reportedly developed a new type of drone capable of carrying and autonomously operating the 9K111 Fagot wire-guided anti-tank missile system, capable of firing a 9M111 missile (NATO reporting name AT-4 Spigot). This development was revealed in a video published on Telegram, a popular messaging platform.
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According to Militarnyi, Ukrainian and Belgian defense companies have inked six agreements marking the commencement of their collaboration within the defense industry, the Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine (Minstrategprom) confirmed.
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The Indian Army showcased the latest addition to its arsenal, a locally developed under the ‘Made in India’ initiative by Mahindra and Milanion NTGS, the Alakran Vehicle Mounted Infantry Mortar System (VMIMS), at the Nation’s 75th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.
Read more: Mahindra showcases Alakran VMIMS mortar carrier at India’s Republic Day 2024 celebrations
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According to a report from Oreanda News, engineers at the Russian design bureau MiS, a participant in the Aeronet NTI market, have successfully launched a multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a unique system for returning to its launch point in the event of a complete loss of communication between the UAV and its operator, particularly in electronic warfare conditions.
Read more: Russia creates MiS-35 hexacopter drone that comes back when communication is lost
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NATO signs contracts worth a total of €1.1 billion for the acquisition of over 220,000 155mm artillery shells. This is not just a routine procurement; it represents a strategically important decision, as these shells are compatible with the self-propelled howitzers CAESAR and PzH 2000, enhancing the alliance's capability to swiftly respond to the needs of its member states.
Read more: KNDS and Junghans Defence get NATO contract to replenish European artillery shell stocks
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The Tactical Core digitalized communication platform by Blackned has passed functional tests under combat-like conditions. This represents a milestone for the implementation of the programme ‘Digitalisation of Land-based Operations’ (Digitalisierung Landbasierte Operationen, D-LBO): Following laboratory tests, the digital communication platform Tactical Core by military IT provider Blackned has now also completed the final testing phase under combat-like conditions – and is now considered operational.
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This year, the European Parliament criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a decision regarding the long-term budget revision of the EU, which includes the aid package for Ukraine. This Hungarian decision highlights the complexities of consensus within the EU regarding aid distribution and underscores the political nuances of the process.
Read more: European Union intensifying efforts to support Ukraine in 2024
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In a decisive step aimed at securing dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum, the Marine Corps Systems Command is making progress in upgrading 50,000 outdated radios with cutting-edge multi-channel, crypto-compliant models in Fiscal Year 2024, as reported by Johannes Schmidt from the Office of Public Affairs and Communication at MARCORSYSCOM Marine Corps Systems Command.
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In a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at modernizing its armed forces, Argentina is now focusing on enhancing its land military capabilities for 2024. These projects include updating existing equipment and acquiring new materials.
Read more: Argentina launches major land forces modernization program
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