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19 February

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia allies during a live-fire exercise at Estonian Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Lockheed to Increase HIMARS Production By 60 Percent This Year

Lockheed Martin will increase its annual production of HIMARS rocket launching systems by over 60 percent to 96 by the end of this year.

19 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Czech Republic Proposes 800,000 Artillery Rounds for Ukraine Soon

The Czech Republic could deliver 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if partner nations secure financing, President Petr Pavel said.

19 February

Joe Saballa

British Army Now Uses AI to Speed Up Recruitment

The British Army is employing artificial intelligence to expedite its recruitment process as it grapples with a depleted workforce.

19 February

Joe Saballa

British Army Fires Swedish Archer Mobile Howitzer for First Time

British Army soldiers have, for the first time, fired the Swedish-made Archer wheeled artillery system procured last year.

19 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Claims ‘Full Control’ of Ukraine’s Avdiivka

Russia said it had taken "full control" of the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, hours after Kyiv said it had pulled out of the former stronghold to save soldiers' lives.

16 February

Joe Saballa

Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military

The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.

16 February