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In December 2024, the U.S. Army achieved to enhance its maritime targeting capabilities with the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). Successful flight tests of the PrSM's multimode seeker system and its integration with the Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (LBASM) open new possibilities for naval defense.
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Following the announcement on January 18th regarding the production of 78 CAESAR artillery systems destined for Ukraine, the French Minister of Armed Forces outlined specific conditions that must be met before these systems are dispatched to Ukraine. Ukraine has already acquired 6 of these systems, with prompt delivery expected. Additionally, France is committed to funding the acquisition of 12 CAESAR systems through the French Support Fund for Ukraine, while financing for the remaining 60 systems is anticipated from Ukraine's allies.
Read more: France confirms delivery of 78 CAESAR 155mm howitzers to Ukraine by 2024
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On Facebook, the Bataljon Jagers te Paard - Bataillon de Chasseurs à Cheval, a cavalry unit of the Belgian army, announced it has received its first new JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) vehicles from Oshkosh Defense. This vehicle is intended to replace the IVECO Lynx (LMV) vehicles of the Belgian army. Quite puzzling at first is the fact that these vehicles are in sand color instead of a more appropriate khaki or green color, considering their assignment to the European theater of operations. Will they receive the same removable camouflage stickers as the one starting to be applied on the French army's armored vehicles?
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On January 17, 2024, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced during a press conference that France would deliver SCALP-EG missiles and AASM (Air-to-Ground Modular Weapon) guided bombs to Ukraine. This military assistance will include an initial batch of 40 SCALP-EG cruise missiles, followed by several hundred AASM bombs.
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The Dutch Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Rheinmetall, a leading German defense firm, has completed the extensive refurbishment of two Leopard 2A4 tanks destined for Ukraine in nine months. These tanks are part of a larger commitment of 14, announced in April 2023 by the Netherlands and Denmark.
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Guardiaris has a long heritage of in-house development of simulation graphics engine, dating back 10+ years and is based on core competencies in game development. Due to specific market needs and MoD requests, the company moved into the defense, and military realm where it could build upon its detailed domain knowledge of graphics engines and couple this with defence digital simulators and digital twins designs. Some early developments were full-fledged simulators for main battle tanks, the M84 model (based on the T-72) and 8x8 APC/IFVs.
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Skydio X10D is a revolutionary intelligent drone designed to provide powerful and timely information for a variety of applications in the defense and security sector. This advanced UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and cutting-edge AI technology.
Read more: Skydio unveils revolutionary AI-base X10D drone boosting multiple-task autonomy
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In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the British Intelligence Services reported on January 14, 2024, that a Russian Beriev A-50 (NATO reporting name: Mainstay) Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft almost certainly exploded and subsequently crashed into the western Sea of Azov. The incident, marking a critical loss for the Russian Air Force, occurred near Berdiansk, approximately a hundred kilometers from the frontline. Speculation arises that a Patriot PAC-2 battery, with a range of 160 kilometers, might have successfully targeted the Russian А-50 Mainstay aircraft.
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In a press release dated January 16, 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a test of its advanced Akash New-Generation (Akash-NG) surface-to-air missile (SAM), marking a significant milestone in indigenous defense technology.
Read more: India inches closer to Akash New-Generation surface-to-air missile fielding
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In January 2024, the German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, announced a significant expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. Keeping its promise, Germany announced that new military aid had been sent to Ukraine. This new aid was announced on January 16, 2023.
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The recent developments regarding North Korea's involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict highlight a significant escalation in the region's arms dynamics. South Korean intelligence has confirmed that North Korea is supplying weapons to groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. This confirmation is supported by studies and reports from U.S. and U.N. investigators.
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According to InfoDefensa on January 17, 2024, the Colombian Army acquired an unmanned aerial system (UAS) from the Spanish company GECI Group, which also has a subsidiary in Colombia. This acquisition was made through the Ministry of Defense's Central Administration of the Army, with a contract value of approximately $2,830,468 and a six-month execution period set to conclude on May 30, 2024.
Read more: Colombian Special Forces to deploy Spanish GECI Hunter Drone system