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HGH, a well-known manufacturer in the field of optronic systems for security and defense, renews its presence at the Optro exhibition, which is being held this year in Bordeaux. From January 23 to 25, the event offers an exceptional platform to present the latest optronic innovations intended, among other things, for military applications, such as the new OPAL-M portable collimator from the HGH group, particularly suited to the maintenance of day and night rifle scopes. and testing missile seekers.
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Smith & Wesson, a pioneer in the firearms industry, announced on January 22, 2024, the launch of its Model 1854 rifle series. This launch pays homage to the original Volcanic repeater, created by Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson in the mid-19th century. Lever-action rifles have been experiencing a resurgence in interest lately, as evidenced by this new addition to Smith & Wesson's range.
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Military representatives from six of the countries operating the prestigious 155mm/52-calibre K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), developed by Hanwha Aerospace, have convened in Helsinki, Finland, for the annual K9 User Club meeting. For this year’s meeting, the third of its kind since 2022, Finland, which has joined NATO, hosted the event, as the Finish Army is operating the K9 ‘Moukari’ artillery systems.
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On January 18, 2024, Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, announced that the German startup Helsing AI, specializing in defense artificial intelligence, will be responsible for enhancing the accuracy of the CAESAR artillery system. This statement follows a prior announcement about the production of 78 CAESAR artillery systems destined for Ukraine, as reported by the editorial team of Army Recognition on January 19, 2024.
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According to Mason on January 7, 2024, South Korea recently conducted missile tests in December 2023, launching the Hyunmoo-IV-1 and Hyunmoo-V strategic missiles. The Hyunmoo-V missile is reported to have more than 11 tons of firepower and plans to equip it with Maneuverable Re-entry Vehicle (MaRV) and Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) capabilities.
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On January 18, 2024, the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment showcased a live firing exercise involving the new AMPV M1287 Mortar Carrier (MC) via its Facebook account. The exercise, documented through pictures, demonstrated the capabilities of the new mortar carrier, which is armed with a formidable M121 120mm mortar and utilizes the M95 Mortar Fire Control System.
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In January 2024, Textron Systems was awarded a significant amendment to its contribution to the US Marine Corps' Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. This modification entails the delivery of a fully integrated prototype vehicle platform along with a system integration laboratory, both of which are critical in shaping the future of the ARV initiative. This amendment aims to strengthen both the Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) systems, as well as the automotive features of the ARV. This enhancement will be achieved by advancing the maturity of the requirements and by improving the overall performance of the vehicle system, with a particular focus on its reliability. The project is slated for completion in 2025.
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As reported by the Brazilian Army on January 18, 2024, the Amazon Military Command (CMA) received a convoy of military material comprising 81 vehicles, which included 14 Guaicuru 4x4 multitasking armored vehicles, 6 VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs), 6 EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 reconnaissance vehicles, and Command and Control modules.
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The British Army Royal Armoured Corps announced via its X account (Twitter) on January 21, 2024, that British soldiers from the Household Cavalry of the British Army Royal Armoured Corps have successfully tested the new AJAX reconnaissance tracked armored vehicle under the extreme cold conditions of Sweden. The testing, which took place in the depths of the Swedish winter, saw temperatures plummeting to a chilling -36°C. Despite the harsh weather, the British soldiers managed to push their vehicles to the limits, showcasing the AJAX's capabilities in severe conditions.
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On January 18, 2024, British Company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) revealed the signing of a pivotal contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to equip the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) with a new, advanced modular armor system. This significant development, born from the collaboration between Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) experts and RBSL, promises to enhance the survivability of the Challenger 3 against formidable threats on the battlefield.
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The Turkish Navy has successfully conducted its first operational deployment of the new Turkish-made MAV Zaha Marine Assault Vehicle during the Sea Wolf-1 2024 exercise. Held from January 7 to 16, 2024, this extensive naval drill took place across three strategic locations: the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Read more: First operational deployment of new Turkish FNSS MAV Zaha Amphibious Armored Vehicle
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The United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MoD) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in modern warfare technology. On January 19, 2024, the DragonFire laser-directed energy weapon (LDEW) system successfully completed the UK's first high-power firing against aerial targets at the UK MoD’s Hebrides Range.
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