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UK Reveals that Italy Provides Ukraine Storm Shadows
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UK Reveals that Italy Provides Ukraine Storm Shadows

British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that Italy had provided Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

Russia to Deploy the S-500 Air Defence System in Ukraine
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Russia to Deploy the S-500 Air Defence System in Ukraine

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that the Russian Army would bring new military assets to Ukraine's battlefield.

Brazil Selects the Israeli ATMOS-2000 Self-Propelled Gun
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Brazil Selects the Israeli ATMOS-2000 Self-Propelled Gun

Brazil has announced that it has selected the Israeli ATMOS-2000 155 mm self-propelled gun manufactured by Elbit Systems.

Korea Gives Green Light' for SM-3 Anti-Ballistic Missiles
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Korea Gives Green Light' for SM-3 Anti-Ballistic Missiles

The Republic of Korea (ROK) approved the program to acquire SM-3 anti-ballistic missiles for the ROK Navy's KDX-III Batch-II destroyers.

Pentagon Warns for Increasing C-UAS Costs
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

Pentagon Warns for Increasing C-UAS Costs

The Undersecretary of Defence for Acquisition and Sustainment calls attention to the rising cost of UAV interceptions, which have become prohibitively expensive.

Poland Acquires 360 AGM-88G AARGM-ER
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Poland Acquires 360 AGM-88G AARGM-ER

The State Department has approved a $1.275 billion FMS for Poland, including 360 AGM-88G AARGM-ER.

The Netherlands Acquires AGM-88G AARGM-ER for $700 million
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The Netherlands Acquires AGM-88G AARGM-ER for $700 million

The State Department approved an FMS to the Netherlands for 265 Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles -Extended Range (AGM-88G) at a cost of $700 million.

Raytheon Develops Guidance Upgrade for SM Missiles
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Raytheon Develops Guidance Upgrade for SM Missiles

According to a report from Defense News, Raytheon is working on a new guidance section for SM-2 Block IIIC and SM-6 air defence missiles used by the USN.

General Atomics’ Mojave UAV for CAS Missions
Weapon / Missile Unmanned Systems

General Atomics’ Mojave UAV for CAS Missions

General Atomics said it tested Mojave UAV with two Dillon Aero DAP-6 machine guns. The Mojave passes another milestone for Close Air Support (CAS) missions.

Vietnam to Supply K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer from ROK
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Vietnam to Supply K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer from ROK

Vietnam plans to acquire the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) developed and manufactured by Hanwha Defence, Republic of Korea, for the People’s Army of Vietnam.

Israel Allegedly Uses Aero-Ballistic Missiles Against Iran
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Israel Allegedly Uses Aero-Ballistic Missiles Against Iran

The New York Times report that an unknown munition has been employed against Iranian air defence systems.

India Conducts Long-Range Cruise Missile Test
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India Conducts Long-Range Cruise Missile Test

India declared the successful test of a domestically created long-range Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM).

MdCN Cruise Missiles Perform Synchronised Strike
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MdCN Cruise Missiles Perform Synchronised Strike

Two MdCN land attack cruise missiles fired from a French Navy frigate and a submarine hit the same target synchronously.

Russia Increases TOS-1A MLRS Production
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Russia Increases TOS-1A MLRS Production

Uralvagonzavod has released footage from its plant, where it was announced that the production of TOS-1A will increase by 250 per cent.