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According to information revealed on February 21, 2024, by the Twitter account Osintdefender, senior Iranian officials have confirmed that since early January, Iran has transferred over 400 short and medium-range ballistic missiles to Russia, including hundreds of Fateh-110 variants and several Zolfaghar road-mobile solid-fuel short-range ballistic missiles, for their use during the war in Ukraine. They also announced that additional shipments will deepen military cooperation between the two countries in the coming months.
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Breaking News: The Czech Republic is poised to enhance its armored forces with additional Leopard 2A4 battle tanks from Germany, as a gesture of appreciation for the Czech support to Ukraine. Defense Minister Jana Černochová announced to the government that discussions are underway for a potential donation from the Federal Republic of Germany, which could see the Czech Republic receiving 14 more battle tanks and one recovery tank.
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Türkiye and Greece, both NATO members and possessors of Russian air defense systems, have recently joined the European missile defense shield initiative led by Germany. Announced on February 15 by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, this membership marks a step towards strengthening European defense under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) launched in October 2022.
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As reported by Venator News on February 19, 2024, the Dutch Armed Forces recently received the first two Elbit PULS rocket launcher systems from the Israeli company Elbit Systems. The procurement plan involves acquiring 20 PULS systems, which will be organized into two operational batteries. Each battery will consist of eight rocket launcher systems, divided into two platoons.
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Israeli Compâny, Elbit Systems, based in Haifa, announced on February 21, 2024, the introduction of its latest innovation, the Hermes 650™ Spark Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). As the newest member of the renowned Hermes family, the Hermes 650™ Spark is poised to redefine the benchmarks for operational efficiency, versatility, and endurance across a variety of domains including land, air, and sea.
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On February 15, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) awarded a modified contract to Pearson Engineering, a combat system supplier based in Newcastle, United Kingdom. The contract involves the delivery of specialized equipment such as the mine-clearing plow and other essential accessories for the M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV) to the United States Army.
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Spain has announced the imminent donation of M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, including two converted into ambulances, marking a new step in the country's security commitment to Ukraine. This announcement was made by the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, during her participation via videoconference in a new meeting of the Defense Ministers of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine, held on February 14, 2024.
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The photos of the Chinese stealth drone Gonji-11 "Sharp Sword" circulating on social media underscores the growing interest in China's military technological advancements. This drone, known for its stealth capabilities and innovative design, has sparked widespread curiosity. Let's take this opportunity to recap the known technical capabilities of this UAV and the rare instances it has been sighted.
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As reported by CSM Industry on February 19, 2024, Slovakia has commenced local production of the Finnish Patria AMV XP 8x8 armored vehicle, marking a successful technology transfer from Patria to the Slovak industry. The procurement of 76 Vydra, the Slovak variant of the Finnish Patria 8x8 AMV XP vehicles, valued at 447 million euros, follows an intergovernmental agreement signed between Slovakia and Finland in August 2022.
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On February 19, 2024, Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced a donation of over 800 SkyRanger R70 drones to Ukraine, initiating a new phase in Canada's military commitment to the country. Valued at over $95 million, these multi-mission unmanned aerial systems are intended to bolster Ukraine's defensive capabilities.
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The British Army's new reconnaissance tracked armored vehicle, the AJAX, has successfully undergone rigorous testing in the extreme weather conditions of Sweden's Lapland. On February 19, 2024, the British Army released information about the AJAX's trials, where it faced the daunting cold of winter, with temperatures plunging to as low as minus 30° Celsius.
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In a recent development that underscores the deepening defense ties between Germany and Ukraine, Dynamit Nobel Defense, a German defense manufacturer, is reportedly exploring the possibility of co-producing the Panzerfaust-3 anti-tank weapon system in Ukraine. This information was disclosed via a tweet from Jeff21461 on February 19, 2024, who cited a spokesperson from the company.
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- Ukraine ramps up production of 2S22 Bohdana 2.0 self-propelled howitzer
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- France Plans To Increase Ukrainian Artillery Capabilities with 78 CAESAR Howitzers in 2024