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On March 1, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense released footage of a test of the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), aimed at assessing the capabilities of the missile, which is capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. This release closely followed Russian President Vladimir Putin's address to the Federal Assembly on February 29, wherein he mentioned that Russia's strategic nuclear forces are fully operational.
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The first deliveries of Bulgarian BTR-60 PB armored personnel carriers (APCs), a local version of the Russian BTR-60, to Ukraine, are expected in the coming days, according to an announcement by Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev in early February 2024. This information comes from an interview with the BTV channel, where the minister specified that the first shipments had already left Bulgaria some time ago.
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A leaked audio recording disclosed by Russia has unveiled discussions among German military officers regarding the potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. The recording, exposed by the state-controlled Russian media Russia Today, captures Bundeswehr officials deliberating on how the air force could technically support Ukraine with Taurus missiles, pending a political decision by Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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Representatives from the Manufacturing Directorate (DF) visited ARES Aerospace and Defense to assess the proposal for integrating the Remax 4 and additional elements into the M113BR Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). This visit falls within the scope of "technological demonstrators" studies organized by the Directorate in collaboration with the company.
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On February 29, 2024, Semafor reported, citing American and Arab officials, that Iran has escalated its deliveries of attack drones to the Sudanese military. This development signifies a deepening of Tehran's military involvement in Sudan. The drones, identified as the Mohajer-6 type, are designated for use by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) amidst the ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Italy has declared its intention to reclaim the SAMP/T Mamba air defense system that is currently deployed in Slovakia, indicating a significant shift in the European nation's defense landscape. This move comes after the system was positioned near Malacky, northwest of Bratislava last year, where it temporarily took over the role of the American Patriot air defense system.
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In a recent significant development reported by the British Army Intelligence Services, Russia's defense industry has seen a marked increase in the production of combat vehicles and military equipment throughout 2023. This escalation in manufacturing capabilities has been attributed to a series of strategic expansions and optimizations within the industry, including the enlargement of the workforce to approximately 3.5 million individuals, the extension of working shift patterns, and the revitalization of dormant production capacities. N
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Following a successful nine-month pilot, U.S. Joint Force Headquarters — Department of Defense Information Network is officially launching its Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment program on March 1, 2024. Steven Mavica, JFHQ-DODIN, reports.
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has affirmed President Emmanuel Macron's remarks regarding the potential deployment of French forces to Ukraine, offering further insights into the objectives behind such a move, Militarnyi reports. Addressing the Senate, Attal clarified that the deployment would focus on non-combat support roles rather than frontline engagement.
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In recent information published on its Twitter account, French Company Nexter KNDS has provided the first picture of its MEPAC (In French Mortier embarqué pour l’appui au contact - Mortar Carrier for Contact Support), its latest 120mm self-propelled mortar system based on 6x6 armored vehicle. This cutting-edge platform is poised to bolster the artillery capabilities of both the French and Belgian armed forces. The MEPAC, mounted on the versatile Griffon 6x6 armored vehicle, features a 120mm semi-automatic mortar system designed for rapid deployment and high precision.
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In February 2024, images of a captured intact US Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicle, with its vital equipment removed, circulated on Russian social networks. This reflects the Russian authorities' intention to study technologies developed by NATO militaries. This was not the first time, as in July 2023, photos of a captured Swedish CV9040 IFV, whose equipment had also been analyzed, surfaced.
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Rheinmetall has been awarded a further contract to supply Skynex air defence systems to a European customer. The order has a value in the lower three-digit million euro range. The deliveries will take place throughout 2025 and, as with the initial contract, will also include the associated Rheinmetall-made HX trucks.
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