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US Army receives first upgraded M270A2 heavy rocket launcher
Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier Lockheed Martin has delivered its first upgraded M270A2 heavy rocket launcher to the US Army during a ceremony at the Precision Fires Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas. “This delivery represents a significant milestone for Lockheed Martin as the modernized system will support the Army and allied partners for decades to…
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Berlin approves $1.7 billion sale of PzH 2000 howitzers to Ukraine
German arms manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) confirmed on Wednesday that the Germany’s government approved the sale of self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine. Citing a spokesperson for manufacturer KMW, Der Spiegel reported that Germany has approved the sale of 100 PzH 2000 (Panzerhaubitze) self-propelled howitzers worth 1.7 billion euros ($1.72 billion) to Ukraine. According to a Spiegel report, KMW…
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US Army orders more M109A7 Paladin howitzers
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to produce and deliver additional Paladin howitzers. As noted by the company, Army awarded BAE Systems a $299 million contract for the production and delivery of 40 sets of M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and their companion M992A3 ammunition carriers. The M109A7 is the successor to the BAE…
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Germany to supply the Ukrainian Army with heavy tank transporter vehicles
Berlin is planning to supply upgraded 4×4 vehicles, armored trucks, tactical buses, and nearly 100 HX81 heavy tractor-trailer systems to Ukraine as the Russian offensive in the eastern Donbas region escalates. Citing a report from Bild, Militarnyi reported that Germany agreed to ramp up the supply of weapons and military vehicles to Kyiv, including HX 81 tractors.…
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Ukraine confirms delivery armored vehicles from UK
The Ukrainian Navy has given more details concerning recent deliveries of armored vehicles donated by the British government to support Ukraine’s defenders in the war against Russia. The Navy confirmed on its Facebook account that Ukrainian Marines have taken delivery of the first batch of Mastiff heavily armoured patrol vehicles. Ukrainian Marines already training on how to use new…
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UK deploys Sky Sabre air defense system to Poland
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak confirmed Thursday that the British Sky Sabre air defense system has already arrived in Poland. “The British Sky Sabre Air Defence System is already in our country to guarantee the safety of the Polish air space,” Blaszczak said. The UK has deployed a Sky Sabres to Poland and 100 personnel…
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Russian Pantsir-S1 stuck in mud in Southern Ukraine
Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft defense system has stuck in a muddy field in Southern Ukraine According to local sources, the Russian Pantsir-S1 mobile anti-air defense system ground to a halt and stuck in the mud near the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. The Russian air defense system was part of a large convoy that was heading towards…
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Ukrainian Soldiers to get new armoured vehicles from Volunteers
Ukrainian Volunteers received an export license from Italy for the purchase of new armored vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Citing a report from Yuriy Biryukov, Militarnyi reported that Ukrainian Soldiers could receive a batch of the first 11 MLS SHIELD armoured vehicles designed and manufactured by TEKNE, in Italy. As noted by the company, MLS…
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US Soldiers prepare M113 vehicles for Ukrainian defense
The U.S. Indiana National Guard has announced that its Soldiers are preparing M113 tracked armored personnel carriers for transport, as part of a U.S. initiative to support Ukrainians in the defense of their nation. “Hoosier Guardsmen inspected, repaired and test drove M113s to ensure they are fully operational,” the news release says. The U.S. will…
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British Challenger 2 tanks arrive in Poland
The British Army is boosting its presence in Eastern Europe and has sent Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Poland amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to the Polish military, 14 Challenger 2 tanks assigned to ‘A’ Squadron (Prince Philip’s Squadron) of the Queen’s Royal Hussars arrived in Poland on July 8. British tanks will be…