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Recent developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have unveiled the sophisticated weaponry being deployed by the Rwandan army, according to a United Nations document dated February 12. The report highlights the use of surface-to-air missiles by the army in support of M23 rebels amid escalating conflict in eastern DRC.
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The Turkish Armed Forces have integrated the first batch of modernized M-60T main battle tanks, marking a key milestone in the "TİYK – M60T" program initiated by the Turkish Defense Industries Agency (SSB). The delivery ceremony took place in Şereflikoçhisar, attended by notable figures such as Haluk Görgün, president of the Defense Industries Agency, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, Deputy Minister of National Defense, and General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, commander of the Turkish Land Forces, along with representatives from the armed forces and the industrial sector.
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This year, South Korea will initiate mass production of new 155mm ammunition for its self-propelled artillery units, the K9 Thunder, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). This announcement comes after the successful development of the ammunition in a multi-year project.
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The Ajax, the new British army reconnaissance tracked armored vehicle, debuted on the international stage at the World Defense Show 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from February 4th to 8th, 2024. This event, a key gathering for defense sector professionals and governmental military representatives worldwide, served as the backdrop for the unveiling of the Ajax.
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On February 8, 2024, the Spanish Army Procurement Board initiated a tender for a framework agreement concerning the acquisition of 40x53mm grenades for LAG-40 and MK19, amounting to slightly over 15 million euros. This agreement, slated to span two years, supplants the prior agreement from 2020, which spanned four years with an allocation of just under six million euros, as well as the 2017 agreement, which lasted three years with a budget of 3.8 million euros.
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On February 12, 2024, an announcement was made by Nexter (a subdivision of KNDS) and Arquus, revealing their collaboration with the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on an innovative project: the development of a digital twin demonstrator for the VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). This project is part of the "Digitization of Operational Maintenance" initiative, NumCo.
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Israel's military has confirmed the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) military technologies in the Gaza Strip during recent conflicts, raising concerns about the use of autonomous weapons in modern warfare. These technologies were used to destroy enemy drones and map the extensive tunnel network of Hamas in Gaza.
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After only 2 days of calm in the Red Sea, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday, February 11, 2024, that its forces had conducted strikes the previous day against two unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCM) north of the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen, posing a threat to ships in the region.
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On February 10th, 2024, it was reported that, for the first time, US special forces troops would be permanently stationed in Taiwan, rather than as part of a temporary or rotational arrangement. The deployment of American troops to Taiwan challenges China's "One China" policy, where the US is expected to recognize Beijing as the legitimate government of all China, including Taiwan.
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The Ministry of Defense of Estonia has announced its acquisition of the Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), marking an improvement in the country's maritime defense posture. This move is rooted in the original contract signed in 2021.
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For the second consecutive year in 2023, South Korea has confirmed its position among the world’s top ten defense exporters, with exports amounting to approximately $14 billion. This achievement results from decades of preparation for a potential conflict with North Korea and an effective strategy to meet the growing global demand for armaments, heightened by the conflict in Ukraine.
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North Korea has carried out tests of a newly developed 240mm multiple rocket launcher system, as reported by state-controlled media. The test, conducted on February 11, 2024, involved controlled rockets and a ballistic control system, aiming to assess its precision and establish its technological advantage, according to the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on February 12, 2024.
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