Tuesday 5 November, 2024

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US approves sale of Reaper UAVs to Netherlands

The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of four MQ-9A Block 5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related equipment to the Netherlands for an estimated...

SAMP/T air defence system operational in Ukraine

The SAMP/T Mamba air defence system, which includes radar and eight Aster missile launchers, is now deployed and operational in Ukraine protecting key installations, according to French President Emmanuel...

Ukraine, Czechia and Slovakia to procure CV90 IFVs

The defence ministers of Ukraine, Czechia and Slovakia have signed a joint declaration on cooperation in the procurement and operation of CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The signing...

Polish Army receives additional RAK self-propelled mortars

The Polish Army recently received another batch of 120 mm RAK self-propelled mortars designed to provide fire support for mechanized and armoured units. The RAK mortars are mounted on...

Italy in negotiations for Leopard 2A8 tanks

Italy is in advanced negotiations with Germany for the procurement of an undisclosed number of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs), according to the Italian Defense magazine Rivista Italiana...

Russian KA-52 helicopter losses mount in Ukraine

The Russian Aerospace Forces have lost at least seven Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopters in the space of a week as Ukraine continues on with its counteroffensive efforts. The most recent...