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The Russian Defense Ministry has begun to arm the Southern Military District with the latest Msta-SM 2S19M2 self-propelled artillery guns. The deliveries are to be accomplished in one-two years. The upgraded guns have a bigger firing range and precision and can fire precision projectiles, the Izvestia daily writes.
According to news released by the "Taiwan News" newspaper website on December 2020, Taiwan could purchase 300 additional Patriot PAC-3 missiles from the United States. At the same time, Taiwan could also acquire M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers and smart mines.
Centigon France announced on December 4 the start of the first deliveries of the Fortress 200 armoured vehicles, prepared and developed in partnership with the Structure Intégrée du maintien en condition opérationnelle des Matériels Terrestres (SIMMT). This vehicle has been selected by the French Army after a particularly demanding technical and operational evaluation campaign.
According to a statement released by the Australian Ministry of Defense on December 1, 2020, the Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to develop high-speed long-range strike capabilities to build a more capable and agile Australian Defense Force (ADF). Last week Australia and the United States signed a new collaborative agreement to develop and test hypersonic cruise missile prototypes.
According to information released by the Thai defense blog on December 3, 2020, Thailand's Defense Technology Institute (DTI) has conducted test-fires demonstration with the local-made 122mm DTI-2 rockets from the Chinese-made SR4 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System mounted on 6x6 military truck chassis at Royal Thai Army Artillery Center Range, Lopburi province, on 11 November 2020.
According to a statement published by the British Ministry of Defense (DoD) on December 3, 2020, 300 British soldiers have been deployed in Mali as part of the UN’s peacekeeping mission, primarily drawn from the Light Dragoons alongside the Royal Anglian Regiment and supported by specialist trades from across the Armed Forces.
According to information published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on December 4, 2020, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of 155mm Ammunition and Accessories, and related equipment, for an estimated cost of $132.2 million.
According to information published by the United States Department of Defense on December 4, 2020, United States foreign military arms sales totaled $50.78 billion in 2020, said Heidi H. Grant, DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) director.
As part of the Defense Department's efforts to sharpen lethality, reform business practices and strengthen partnerships in cyberspace, the U.S. and Australia have launched the first agreement to continuously develop a virtual cyber training range.
According to Asian Pacific Defense Journal and MaxDefense Philippines, the Philippine army has recently received BGM-71 TOW missiles and launchers and the Philippine Air Force is expected to receive GBU-49 laser guided bombs.
Royal Marines tested their ability to outfox radar using new all-terrain vehicles to move mortars around Salisbury Plain, as demonstrated on the unit"s website. The commandos rolled out Can-Am 6x6 vehicles to move mortars and their crews rapidly around the battlefield.
A global armor manufacturer, NP Aerospace, has extended its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) portfolio with the launch of a next generation bomb disposal suit targeting North America and other strategic global markets.
Out of Nampa, Idaho, the members of B Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), from the Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT), bridged a 20-year gap in their units training history this November. For the first time in about 20 years, the company reacquainted themselves with the use of tank mine plows and mine rollers.
According to the Russian ministry of Defense's website, a newest 4x4 armored ambulance of the Linza family has been inducted in the Russian military base in Tajikistan under the state defense order.
According to a press release published on December 1, 2020, American company, Oshkosh Defense announced an international contract for the delivery of 59 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to NATO and non-NATO allies – including Lithuania, North Macedonia, and Brazil.
U.S. Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians completed a multi-day exploitation of illicit ordnance recently turned over by Syrian Defense Forces in Syria.
The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh clearly demonstrated the abilities of the opposing parties. Drones of Azerbaijan played the main role in the armed standoff. They headlined all global media, expert Denis Fedutinov writes in the Army Standard.
Thailand has incorporated seven units of the aunav.NEXT robot. Developed and manufactured entirely in Spain,its two synchronized armsmake it unique on the market.
The U.S. Defense Secturity Cooperation Agency on December 1 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon of up to 300 M1152 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $55.5 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on December 1 published that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Croatia of refurbishment/modernization and support for 76 M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Fighting vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $757 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
On December 1, 2020, Florence Parly, French Minister of Defense, announced the creation of the Defense Digital Agency (AND, Agence du numérique de défense), a new major step in the digital modernization project of the Ministry of the Armed Forces.
RUAG Simulation & Training confirms an industrial Teaming Agreement with Ritek. The Teaming Agreement is set to ensure reliable, efficient and sustainable local support for simulation and training solutions developed and integrated by RUAG.
Longtime partners Kongsberg and Raytheon Missiles & Defense were awarded a euro 410 million contract by Hungary for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, also known as NASAMS. Hungary becomes the 6th NATO nation and the 12th country in the world to acquire NASAMS, a highly adaptable medium-range solution for a variety of operational air defense requirements.
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for Bittium Tactical Power Pack products that are meant for powering tactical communication devices. The Tactical Power Packs will be used by the Finnish Defence Forces as accessories for the portable Bittium Tough Comnode devices. The Finnish Defence Forces use the Tough Comnode devices for example as VoIP phones, IP routers and SHDSL repeaters to fulfil the data transfer needs of mobile troops.
The U.S. DoD announced on November 30 that Oshkosh Defense was awarded an $888,422,571 modification to contract W56HZV-15-C-0095 to exercise options (1,001 trailers; 2,679 vehicles; and 6,725 kits) for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Family of Vehicles for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force.
