September 2023 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military
 
 
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South Korea is planning a substantial investment of approximately 290 billion won ($218 million) for the development of the Hyunmoo-5, an advanced iteration of a domestically produced bunker-penetrating missile. This missile is intended for striking concealed subterranean enemy targets, as revealed by the nation's state arms procurement agency on September 18, echoed by the Korea Times. The endeavor is a response to South Korea's military's commitment to bolstering its deterrent capabilities in the face of the evolving missile and nuclear threats posed by North Korea.

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The Wisent 1, developed by FFG, is an armored vehicle that covers multiple roles in military operations. It is designed to adapt to the constantly evolving needs of the armed forces, offering a range of configurations that include an Armored Recovery Vehicle (ARV), an Armored Engineering Vehicle (AEV), and a mine-clearing tank (MC). At DSEI 2023, FFG presented a variant of its demining version intended for Ukraine.

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A new approach to fighting and winning wars has been launched by the British Army. Eighteen months in the making, ‘The Land Operating Concept – A New Way of Winning’, sets out how the Army will respond to future threats to the UK. The radical new strategy for fighting and winning wars was announced by General James Bowder, Director of Army Futures, at DSEI 2023 on 14 September. The British Army elaborates.

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According to a tweet by the Presidency of the Dominican Republic posted on September 14, 2023, the country's Armed Forces received 20 URO Vamtac ST5 armored vehicles from the Spanish company Urovesa. These vehicles are equipped with vehicle telemetry technology, satellite connectivity, and high-definition real-time cameras.

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In response to growing security concerns in Lithuania due to evolving geopolitical dynamics, MKU, a leading provider of advanced defence solutions, has secured a strategic collaboration with Lithuania's State Border Guard Services. The collaboration aims to bolster Lithuania's border defenses amid escalating threats and potential provocations.

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According to an article published by the Barents Observer on September 15, 2023, Russia is reportedly preparing for a new test of its 9M370 Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, known by its NATO designation as SSC-X-9 Skyfall. Heightened activity has been observed on the New Siberian Islands, particularly at the Pankovo test site, believed to be linked to the Burevestnik tests. This information is based on frequently updated satellite imagery, ship tracking data, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and navigational warnings (PRIPs) issued since August.

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According to a report from Bloomberg, the United States has increased its contribution to Taiwan's military capabilities this week, bringing the total to US$480 million. This increase includes a combination of grants that can be used directly in the US and drawdowns from US inventories. The US Department of State informed lawmakers of this development and raised the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) available to Taiwan by an additional US$55 million.

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In the ongoing saga of missile deliveries to Ukraine, the American ATACMS appears as a much-desired asset, on par with Germany's Taurus missile. In the latest development of this series, four Republican senators are pressing U.S. President Joe Biden to expedite the delivery of long-range ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) missiles to Ukraine.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on September 15, 2023, at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Industry Exhibition, that the XT112 rifle, designed to replace existing military firearms, is on track for completion by the end of the year. The Armaments Bureau confirmed that the rifle, entirely engineered and manufactured in Taiwan, boasts several enhancements over its predecessors, the T91 and T65K2 models.

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On September 14, 2023, BAE Systems announced that its armored articulated all-terrain vehicle, the BvS10, will undergo evaluation by the Indian Army starting this month. For this purpose, the BvS10 has been modified to meet the specific needs of the Indian Army, and BAE has already coined a name for this new variant, the Sindhu.

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Belgian Minister of Defense, Ludivine Dedonder, on September 15 announced that "To date, our country has already provided 280 million euros in military aid to Ukraine. For example, the Belgian Defense started a collaboration some time ago with the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the Belgian defense industry for the renovation and modernization of 40 M113 armored personnel carriers (…). Today, the first batch of 10 M113 vehicles has been completed and will be transported to Ukraine in the near future. The remaining vehicles will also be ready for transport to Ukraine in the near future".

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At the International Defense Exhibition, DSEI 2023 held in London, the British army showcased the latest advancements being pioneered by the UK's defense and security industry. A highlight of the event was the display of the Watchkeeper X, a state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft system, masterfully designed and developed by the renowned British company, U-TacS.

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