Ronald Watkins
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Exercises
RAF Typhoons and F-35s Conduct ‘Largest Ever’ Missile Drill
The Royal Air Force carried out its “largest ever” missile firing drill, in which Typhoon and F-35B pilots launched 53 infrared-guided ASRAAMs.
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Americas
US Army to Field Test South Korean Unmanned Mini-Tank
The US Department of Defense has selected Hanwha Defense’s Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicle for a competitive field test and evaluation program.
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Arms
Norway to Send Ukraine 160 Hellfire Missiles, Night Vision Equipment
Norway has pledged to donate around 160 Hellfire missiles and night vision goggles and binoculars to Ukraine.
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Air
German, Spanish Firms Start Development of Hypersonic Missile Interceptor
As part of a European Defence Fund sponsored project, German and Spanish missile developers are beginning work on a new hypersonic defense interceptor.
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Americas
Allison to Deliver Next-Gen Electric Transmission to US Army
The US Army has awarded Allison Transmission a $6.55 million contract “to design, develop, and test an electric hybrid sub-system” for the firm’s Next Generation Electrified Transmission in the service’s armored combat vehicles.
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DOD Contracts
US Air Force Selects Five Companies for Next-Gen Engine Prototype
The US Air Force has awarded five companies $4.9 billion in contracts to develop next-generation fighter jet adaptive engine prototypes.
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Air
Cyprus to Purchase Israeli Iron Dome: Report
The defense ministry of Cyprus has approved the purchase of an Israeli Iron Dome air defense system for the country’s national guard, according to Greek daily Kathimerini.
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Europe
Finnish Company to Provide Ukrainian Army With Satellite Imaging
Finnish company ICEYE will provide Ukraine full access to its Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imaging capabilities over Ukraine for use by the armed forces.
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Europe
HMS Lancaster Sets Sail on Three-Year Middle East Security Mission
The HMS Lancaster Type 23 frigate embarked from Portsmouth on Monday to fulfill a mission lasting until at least 2025.
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Europe
Spain’s Dragon 8×8 Combat Vehicles to Begin Trials
The Spanish Army’s new Dragon 8×8 combat vehicles’ first production units are ready to begin trials after critical design review.
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