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According to several Russian media outlets on March 22, 2024, Russia plans to re-establish the Dnieper River Flotilla for the sixth time since its initial inception in 1737. An informed source within the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed that this new unit will comprise marine and special forces units. For the first time, it will also include the A-222 Bereg self-propelled 130mm coastal howitzer, which has not been deployed in Ukraine since February 2022.
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On March 17, 2024, Russian social media shared the first images of a new armored vehicle for Russia's special forces, dubbed the "Centurion". The vehicle, unofficially dubbed the "Batmobile" by some Russian media outlets because of its matt black finish, may be a new version of the Falcatus. These first images show a highly angular vehicle with a particular arrangement of its windscreen, probably for ballistic protection reasons.
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Hyundai Rotem has successfully delivered 18 of the 56 K2 tanks scheduled to be shipped to Poland this year, with the remaining 38 units slated for delivery in the latter half of the year. The company emphasized that the tanks' quality was preserved through extensive additional performance testing before shipment.
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According to information published on the X account of SA Defensa, on March 23, 2024, Czech defense company Excalibur International and Brazilian company Avibras have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively promote the Zuzana 2 155mm self-propelled howitzer from Slovakia. This strategic alliance aims at securing a contract to supply 36 units of the Slovakian-manufactured artillery system to the Brazilian Army. The move signifies a robust partnership between the two defense entities, leveraging their strengths to meet the specific requirements of the Brazilian military.
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"The Economic Times," an Indian daily newspaper specializing in business news, reports that Russia has communicated to India its commitment to delivering the final two squadrons of the S-400 long-range air defense missile system by August 2026. This schedule adjustment allows Russia to prioritize the requirements of its armed forces currently engaged in the conflict in Ukraine.
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French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu revealed on March 22, 2024, through his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, plans for the defense company KNDS to establish a subsidiary in Ukraine. This strategic move aims to closely align with the Ukrainian military's needs, providing ammunition and spare parts for the maintenance of German and French systems currently deployed in Ukraine. This initiative underscores a significant step towards potentially enabling the local production of complete systems in the future, marking a critical development in military support for Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions.
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In a landmark defense agreement, France and Germany have paved the way for the future of military technology with a breakthrough in the development of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a next-generation tank set to redefine armored warfare. The defense ministers of both nations announced on March 22, 2024, that they had finalized how to divide the tasks involved in the MGCS project, marking a significant step forward in Franco-German defense collaboration.
Read more: France and Germany Agree to Develop New MGCS Tank to Replace Leopard & Leclerc MBTs
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The British Ministry of Defense Intelligence Services announced on March 23, 2023, a new strategy by Ukraine aimed at weakening Russian oil production. In a series of bold and strategically significant aerial attacks, Ukraine has reportedly used Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to strike 12 Russian oil refineries, causing considerable disruptions to Russia's fuel supply and underlining the extended operational reach of the Ukrainian military.
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With the recent aerial attacks by Russian Forces with ballistic and cruise missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested on March 21, 2024, via its X Account more air defense systems and artillery ammunition. The Ukrainian forces are now facing the risk of running out of ground-to-air munitions, while they are already struggling to resupply with 152 and 155 mm artillery shells.
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On 11 March 2024, Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its defense capabilities with the first demonstration of the 35 mm twin barrel anti-aircraft gun system CS/AA3, also known in the People's Liberation Army (PLA) service as PG99. This event, overseen by the Chief of Army Staff, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, took place at the AD Firing Range in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, and was reported by Iftekhar Alam on defseca.com.
Read more: Bangladesh army demonstrates Chinese-made PG99 CS/AA3 35mm twin barrel antiaircraft guns
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The Kenyan government has acquired a series of Springbuck armored personnel carriers from DCD Protected Mobility. The first fleet of these advanced vehicles was inaugurated and deployed on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, by Kithure Kindiki, the Minister of Interior and Secretary of the Cabinet for Interior and National Administration, marking the start of Operation Maliza Uhalifu.
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In a striking development amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine, Russia has commenced mass production of the FAB-3000, recognized as one of the most destructive aerial bombs globally. This pivotal advancement was announced by Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu during his visit to an aviation bomb production facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region on March 21, 2024. This initiative marks a critical expansion in Russia's military capabilities, particularly emphasizing its strategic implications for the war in Ukraine.
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