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As reported by Opex360 on March 31, 2024, the French Groupement de commandos parachutistes (GCP), part of the 11e Brigade Parachutiste (11th Parachute Brigade), will receive the new MCX Spear LT rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer. The SIG MCX Spear LT, introduced in 2022, is the third generation of the MCX series and a variant of the MCX Spear, which was chosen as the XM7 by the US Army under the Next Generation Squad Weapon Rifle (NGSW-R) program.
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On March 26, 2024, Nexter revealed test footage of the CENTURIO robotic system conducted at Canjuers. Within the framework of the 2024-30 Military Programming Law (LPM), which foresees a 5 billion euro investment in military robotics, Nexter Systems (or KNDS France) is expanding its offerings in this area. Until now, its range has included the Nerva mini-robots, the Ultro 600 robotic mule, and the Optio armed robot, developed from the Estonian company Milrem Robotics' THeMIS platform.
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On March 30, 2024, a ceremony at the Katsuren camp of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force marked the launch of Japan's first surface-to-ship missile unit, equipped with Type 12 missiles, on the main island of Okinawa. This event takes place as Japan strengthens its defensive measures in response to China's increasing assertiveness in the region.
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During an interview published in La Tribune on Sunday, March 31, 2024, the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, announced that France is prepared to deliver a new batch of 30 Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. These missiles can be fired by the SAMP/T air defense missile system, which France had previously donated to Ukraine.
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The United States Army announced on March 29, 2024, the successful completion of airdrop testing with the U.S. Army's new M1093A2 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). Conducted by the soldiers of the 151st Quartermaster Company, part of the 189th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, these tests represent a pivotal moment in military logistics and readiness.
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According to Estonian media outlet Postimees, as part of its military reinforcement program, Estonia plans to acquire 18 Camion Équipé d'un Système d'Artillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers with a caliber of 155 millimeters and 52 calibers. These French-made units are intended to equip a new unit under the direct command of the 1st Division of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF).
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On March 30, 2024, the Spanish army announced via its Twitter account the commencement of training for Ukrainian soldiers responsible for maintaining the NASAMS air defense system. Under the guidance of instructors from the Toledo Training Coordination Centre (TTCC), this one-month training program aims to teach Ukrainians both the maintenance and combat use of the NASAMS surface-to-air missile system against Russian aerial threats.
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On March 27, 2024, Greek company THEON delivered the first 2,000 ARGUS FS Mk2 night vision monocular systems to the Estonian Defense Forces as part of a new contract aimed to eventually equip 10,000 soldiers with night fighting capabilities. The contract, worth approximately 35 million euros for the initial delivery with an option for several thousand more units valued at over 20 million euros, showcases THEON's significant contribution to enhancing the nocturnal combat capabilities of both the Defense Forces and the Defence League, a voluntary military national defense organization.
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Greece will join the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries, as an ammunition provider proposing a deal of 150 million euros for the sale of a "large amount of live ammunition". This was stated in an article on Ukrainian media ukraininform, quoting the Greek article of ieidiseis.
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In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games, the daily mobilization of 200 RAID (Search, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) officers constitutes a crucial element of the security measures put in place for this major international event. This unprecedented mobilization underscores the critical importance of rigorous training for these elite forces, especially as French authorities have raised the Vigipirate security plan to its highest level, and foreign military personnel will be deployed to ensure the security of the games.
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On March 26, 2024, Serbian soldiers from the 36th Tank Battalion, 3rd Army Brigade, conducted military training exercises with the locally-made M-84 Main Battle Tanks (MBT) which continue to be the backbone of the Serbian Armed Forces. Currently, the Serbian army has a total of 229 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) including 197 M-84, 2 M-84AS1 an improved variant of the M-84, and 30 T-72MS.
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The United States has announced a partnership with Türkiye for the supply of 155mm munitions to Ukraine. Faced with an increasing shortage in their military stocks, exacerbated by their substantial assistance to Ukraine, the United States has turned to Türkiye for the purchase of munitions, specifically 155mm caliber artillery shells. This decision reflects a preference for Turkish productions, recognized for their compliance with NATO standards, a key criterion to ensure interoperability within the alliance, especially since some European countries had shown their disagreement with the purchase of Turkish munitions.
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