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At the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is presenting the LAV 700 Desert Viper armored personnel carrier (APC). This vehicle, an evolution of the LAV 6.0, features a range of updates aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities, including a larger hull, advanced protection systems, increased payload capacity, and a more powerful 711 hp engine, a significant step up from the 450 hp engine of its predecessor.
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The Argentine Army tested the CP-30 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with Pampero rockets during the Escuela de Fuego II exercise at Salinas del Bebedero, San Luis. This system, conceived and developed in Argentina by the Scientific and Technical Research Institute for Defense (CITEDEF) and manufactured by Fabricaciones Militares, has been in service since 2012. Normally equipped with 127 mm rockets, the CP-30 this time used 105 mm Pampero rockets, demonstrating significant operational flexibility.
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On February 23, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, the Marine Corps conducted the second test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle produced by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Designed for cost-effectiveness and advanced functionality, the XQ-58A is part of an experimental program by the Marine Corps to explore new technologies and operational concepts that enhance the Marine Air Ground Task Force.
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Dassault Aviation unveiled its financial results on March 6, 2024, marked by sustained growth for the year 2023. By the end of 2024, Dassault Aviation will reach a production rate of three Rafale jets per month, moving from a production rate of two to three Rafale jets per month by the end of this year. The company can be scaled to achieve a rate of four Rafale jets per month, following the multiplication of Rafale orders. Nonetheless, the company faces supply chain challenges amid rising demand for Rafales and Falcons.
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During the DIMDEX 2024 expo, taking place from March 4th to 6th and featuring Army Recognition as the official media partner, China significantly highlighted its defense offerings in the Middle East. Hosted in Qatar, China's substantial exhibition space showcased an extensive selection of military hardware, including the cutting-edge third-generation Norinco VT4/MBT-3000 main battle tank.
Read more: Dimdex 2024: China eyes Qatari defense market with third-gen VT4/MBT-3000 tank
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At the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) in Qatar, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) exhibited the CM-501GA non-line-of-sight (NLOS) anti-tank missile. This model is designed to be lighter than its predecessor, the CM-501G, and is intended for use on a variety of platforms such as light vehicles, small ships, and helicopters. The missile has a reported operational range of up to 40 kilometers.
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The Royal Thai Army has announced its intention to acquire two additional Norinco SR4 122mm self-propelled multiple rocket launchers to achieve full operational capacity for its SR4 multiple rocket launcher battery with a total of six systems. These systems, currently in service within the 711th Artillery Battalion of the 71st Artillery Regiment of the Artillery Division, enhance the army's artillery support capabilities.
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China on March 05, 2024, announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, which is already the world’s second-highest behind the United States at $222 billion, roughly mirroring last year’s rise. China has been increasing its defense budget consistently over the years due to a complex mix of strategic, political, and economic motivations. At the heart of this trend is the country's ambition to modernize its military capabilities.
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In a significant advancement towards the modernization of air defense capabilities, the OW5-A50 air defense laser weapon system, presented by China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) at the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition in Qatar, has emerged as a pivotal development.
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Doha, Qatar, March 5, 2024 – In a significant leap forward for military defense technology, Belgian Defense Company John Cockerill Defense unveils its new innovative anti-drone system at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX) 2024. This cutting-edge system is designed to enhance the capabilities of all medium-caliber turrets in the company's arsenal and can be mounted on the Cockerill i-X stealth fast attack combat vehicle and Cockerill 1030 weapon station, both of which are being showcased at the event.
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On March 5, 2023, a new video shared on Russian military channels on Telegram (@СОЛОВЬЁВ) claims to showcase the mass production of Shahed attack drones, designed by Iran, inside Russia. While the authenticity of the video is yet to be confirmed, it is not necessarily indicative of an increase in drone attacks. Indeed, it may be more of a communication operation than a novelty, given Russia's existing commitment to develop its own drone production industry.
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During the DIMDEX exhibition held in Qatar from March 4th to 6th, 2024, China showcases the SY-400 BP-12A short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) system, which Qatar had previously revealed its acquisition of several years earlier. Indeed, it was during the 2017 National Day Parade that the Qatari military first introduced this model, making the kingdom the last country in the region to possess ballistic missiles.
Read more: DIMDEX 2024: China Displays SY-400 BP-12A ballistic missile acquired by Qatar
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