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In January 2024, the Czech company Isolit-Bravo donated for free eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), known as "Trail-Blazers," to the 1st separate tank brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, with four more being prepared for transfer.
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Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has reached a key milestone on the road to series production. In December 2023, the A1 configuration of the Skyranger 30 underwent a successful testing and live-fire campaign at the Group’s Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland, in which the system had to prove itself in stationary and mobile modes.
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According to News 1 Korea on January 8, 2024, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to deploy two additional military spy satellites within the current year. These satellites, equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, are scheduled for launches in April and November 2024 from the US Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, utilizing SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets.
Read more: South Korea plans more spy satellite launches to detect North Korean missiles
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The China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) has recently completed the delivery of an unspecified number of VN22B wheeled armored assault vehicles to Côte d'Ivoire. Images first released on Weibo and then on X (formerly Twitter) showed the arrival of a batch of these modern Chinese assault vehicles in Côte d'Ivoire, with at least six VN22B vehicles visible in the video.
Read more: Côte d'Ivoire acquires VN22B armored assault vehicles from China
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RAFAEL, the renowned Israeli defense company, in collaboration with the Israeli Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research & Development (IMOD DDR&D), has announced the successful completion of a crucial test for its cutting-edge SPYDER air defense system. The test, conducted last month, marks a significant advancement in air defense capabilities, demonstrating the system's ability to intercept an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in a challenging operational scenario.
Read more: Israeli RAFAEL's SPYDER Air Defense Missile System Hits Milestone with UAV Interception
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During a press conference on January 10th, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine, totaling €200 million. The assistance includes various items such as ammunition, generators, and M577 Command Post armored vehicles, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
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Russia is reportedly considering the purchase of short-range ballistic missiles from Iran, a move that could significantly bolster Moscow's military capabilities in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. According to U.S. officials, this development marks a critical moment in the war, as it would enhance Russia's ability to target Ukrainian infrastructure. This information was reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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AeroVironment announced on January 9 the first successful multi-drop, live fire GPS-guided Shryke munitions from its Vapor 55 MX all-electric unmanned aircraft system, in collaboration with Corvid and L3Harris Technologies. The Vapor 55 MX carried four rounds simultaneously and flawlessly showcased the live fire effects of this capability.
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The Chinese Ministry of State Security, through its official WeChat account, has revealed an espionage operation linked to the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). This operation reportedly utilized individuals from a third country to conduct espionage activities against China.
Read more: British intelligence service MI6 still active worldwide
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On January 10, 2024, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) provided an update on its Integration & Test team's activities. The team spent two months in Kassel, Germany, collaborating with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH (RLS). Their focus was on the assembly of the Boxer vehicle to understand its build process and contribute to the completion and testing of two Boxer MIV prototypes for the British Army.
Read more: RBSL completes testing and assembly of British Boxer MIV prototypes in Germany
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As reported by Joseph Clark, the U.S. Department of Defense is making leaps when it comes to fielding cutting-edge technologies, a senior Pentagon policy official said on January 9. Michael C. Horowitz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities, said key organizational and strategy updates have resulted in DoD's improved ability to effectively field new tactics and technologies — especially when it comes to artificial intelligence.
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Egypt is considering India's Akash missile system, a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile product of India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The defense relationship between Egypt and India is already strong, encompassing military sales, training, and technical knowledge transfer. The two nations frequently participate in joint military exercises and port visits by their naval and air forces. This interest from Egypt comes at a time when India is actively promoting its indigenous military equipment on the global stage, with defense exports reaching a record of about $2.2 billion in the fiscal year 2022-2023.
Read more: Egypt evaluates India's Akash surface-to-air missile system
- Russian designers increase flight range and resistance to electronic warfare of FPV drones
- Romania strengthens air defense with €1.09 Bn investment in Patriot GEM-T PAC-2 missiles
- US company Artis unveils Sentinel third-generation APS Active Protection System
- North Korea conducts artillery drills amid tensions with South Korea