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US to provide Black Hornet nano drones to Ukraine in new $400 million military package
Europe, News, US July 27, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States Department of Defense announced a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $400 million. The latest package consists of additional air defense missiles, armored vehicles, anti-aircraft and anti-armor rockets, and small surveillance drones.
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Poland signs $58 million deal to buy Saab 340 AEW&C aircraft
Europe, News July 27, 2023 , by IRIA
Poland has finalized a $58 million deal with a Swedish aerospace and defense manufacturer to purchase two Saab 340 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft. The deal was signed by Poland’s Ministry of National Defense on July 25, 2023.
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Japan fires Type-12 anti-ship missile for first time in Australia
Asia-Pacific, News July 26, 2023 , by IRIA
Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force conducted the first live-fire demonstration of its Type-12 anti-ship missile off the coast of Australia on July 24, 2023. This is the first time that the Japanese forces tested the capability in Australia.
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Hungary receives first two H225M multirole helicopters from Airbus
Europe, News July 26, 2023 , by IRIA
Airbus delivered the first two of 16 H225M multirole combat and transport helicopters to Hungary's Defense Forces as the landlocked European country seeks to modernize its military. The helicopters were handed over at Szolnok Airbase.
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US Marines successfully test new unmanned Naval Strike Missile system
News, US July 25, 2023 , by IRIA
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it has successfully tested a new unmanned variant of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle armed with the Naval Strike Missile system. The unmanned vehicle can fire anti-ship cruise missiles from the shore to hit naval targets in the sea.
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France and Indonesia agreed to enhance defense cooperation, technology transfer
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 25, 2023 , by IRIA
Foreign ministers and defense chiefs from France and Indonesia met in a 2+2 format meeting in Paris. During the meeting, the French and Indonesian governments agreed on strengthening cooperation in various fields including defense, security, and technology transfer.
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Singapore receives first of the four German-made Invincible-class submarines
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News July 24, 2023 , by IRIA
Singapore received the first of its four Type-218-SG Invincible-class submarines. The German-made submarine, named Impeccable, was handed over to the Singaporean Navy in a homecoming ceremony held at RSS Singapura, Changi Naval Base.
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US to build additional hypersonic systems, conduct HAWC flight tests
News, US July 24, 2023 , by IRIA
U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded two major defense corporations, Raytheon (RTX) and Northrop Grumman, a follow-on contract for additional hypersonic weapon advancements.
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US Navy commissions USS Canberra warship in Sydney
Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2023 , by IRIA
The United States commissioned an Independence-class littoral combat ship, USS Canberra, at Sydney Harbor in Australia, on July 22, 2023. This is the first time that a U.S. Naval vessel has been commissioned at a foreign port.
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North Korea conducts several cruise missile tests as US nuclear missile sub visits South Korea
Asia-Pacific, News July 23, 2023 , by IRIA
North Korea fired several cruise missiles toward the sea on July 22, 2023, marking a second missile launch this week. Pyongyang’s missile launch came in protest against the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s nuclear-armed submarine at a South Korean port.