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Hartpunkt reported that on February 26, 2024, the German armed forces placed an order for a specialized silenced weapon from Heckler & Koch. This weapon, based on the HK437 model and chambered in .300 Blackout (7.62 mm x 35 mm), will be introduced into the armed forces under the designation G39. According to Hartpunkt's sources, the contract was awarded in mid-February 2024.
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Ansbach, Germany – February 26, 2024 – In a significant milestone for U.S. military capabilities and NATO's eastern defenses, the U.S. Army Alpha Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, celebrated its redeployment ceremony in Ansbach, Germany. Commanded by Capt. Michael Archer, Alpha Battery has notably completed the first operational deployment of the Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) system across Poland, Slovakia, and Romania.
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Hyung-Kyu Kim reports in The Korea Economic Daily that a significant development in South Korea's defense industry is underway as Hanwha Aerospace Co., a major player in aerospace and defense systems, is poised to secure its sixth weapon deal in Europe and potentially another with the UK in 2025.
Read more: South Korea's Hanwha poised for $751Mn K9 self-propelled howitzer contract with Romania
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The Armed Forces of Slovenia received the second batch of JLTVs, the Ministry of Defense reports, echoed by Militarnyi. The vehicles arrived in the country at the end of December 2023 via the Koper seaport.
Read more: Slovenian army receives 37 additional JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
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On January 15, 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to amend the country's constitution, designating South Korea as its main enemy and severing bilateral relations, Fabrice Wolf in Meta Defense. This announcement followed the test firing of a hypersonic missile, suggesting a significant escalation in tensions between the two Koreas.
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Operation "Harpie," initiated in 2008 to combat illegal gold mining in French Guiana, has yet to achieve its objective due to the persistent use of mercury in gold extraction, leading to widespread environmental damage and escalating criminal activity, Laurent Lagneau writes in Opex360. Despite concerted efforts by the Armed Forces and National Gendarmerie, including forest patrols, equipment seizures, and arrests of illegal miners, the illicit gold trade continues to thrive, inflicting significant economic and environmental harm estimated at over 500 million euros annually.
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According to Zona Militar on February 19, 2024, the Argentinian Army is currently regarding the acquisition of the M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) from the United States amidst the ongoing evaluation of Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicles (VCBR). This proposition, initially presented by the US government in 2020, has regained attention within Argentina's new Ministry of Defense, coinciding with recent shifts under President Javier Milei.
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High Eye on 26th February 2024 announced it has emerged victorious in an international open tender issued by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, making a significant milestone in the company's journey of innovation and growth.
Read more: High Eye to supply Airboxer VTOL UAVs to Netherlands Ministry of Defence
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British Ministry of Defense Intelligence Services revealed on February 24, 2024, that Russia's military force in Ukraine has grown significantly with military forces and combat vehicles since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022.
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In February 2024, the US administration issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening a "swift and severe" response from the international community if Tehran continues to supply ballistic missiles to Russia. This announcement followed a statement on February 21, 2024, that senior Iranian officials have confirmed the transfer of over 400 short and medium-range ballistic missiles to Russia since early January, including hundreds of Fateh-110 variants and several Zolfaghar road-mobile solid-fuel short-range ballistic missiles, to be used during the war in Ukraine. They also stated that additional shipments would deepen military cooperation between the two countries in the coming months.
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In a recent announcement on Twitter, February 25, 2024, by user @mason_8718, the South Korean Ministry of Defense has unveiled the latest version of its main battle tank K1A1, the K1E2, signaling a significant upgrade in the nation's armored warfare capabilities. This development marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's military modernization efforts, incorporating advanced technologies derived from the K2 Black Panther tank.
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In 2024, the Russian military forces welcomed the first deliveries of BMP-3 and BMP-1AM armored vehicles, supplied by the Kurgan and Rubtsovsk mechanical engineering plants, respectively.
Read more: Russian forces receive new BMP-3 and BMP-1AM infantry fighting vehicles