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Sep- 2024 -

2 September

Scaled Composites’ Potential Loyal Wingman Aircraft Flies for First Time

Scaled Composites conducted the maiden flight of its Model 437 Vanguard attritable manned aircraft, a potential demonstrator for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Rohde & Schwarz Wins Comms Contract for Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Rohde & Schwarz Australia to deliver integrated communication and control systems for the first batch of three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop Redesigns ICBM Target Vehicle for Greater Range, Lift

Northrop Grumman is redesigning the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile target vehicle for the Missile Defense Agency.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

RUKLA, Lithuania – A Lithuanian soldier assigned to the Iron Wolf Mechanized Infantry Brigade, acquires his target with an M4 carbine during Close Quarter Marksmanship training with U.S. Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, in Rukla, Lithuania, Jan. 24, 2017. The training was part of a two-week course that built camaraderie and expertise among both U.S. Paratroopers and Lithuanian soldiers. The ‘Sky Soldiers’ of 2nd Bn., 503rd Inf. Regt. are on a training rotation in support of Atlantic Resolve, a U.S. led effort in Eastern Europe that demonstrates U.S. commitment to the collective security of NATO and dedication to enduring peace and stability in the region. The 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Vicenza, Italy, is the Army Contingency Response Force in Europe, and is capable of projecting forces to conduct a full range of military operations across the United States European, Central and Africa Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Lauren Harrah/Released)

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania to Spend $1.3B on Modern Soldier Program Over Next Decade

The Lithuanian government plans an investment of up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.33 billion) to equip its soldiers with modern weapons and tools over the next decade.

30 August

Staff Writer With AFP

France, Serbia Sign Rafale Fighter Jet Deal

Serbia signed a contract to purchase 12 Rafale warplanes from France's Dassault Aviation during a state visit by President Macron to Belgrade.

29 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Slovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system recently.

28 August

The US Army's M10 Booker during a live fire demonstration. The armored vehicle is seen firing a round from its 105 mm gun. A ball of red-orange fire is seen coming out of the weapon, with the ammunition flying through it. The vehicle is colored dark green. The location where the demonstration is happening is a green field with a forested area in the background.

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Orders Additional Booker Combat Vehicles

The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems another low-rate initial production contract for the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.

28 August

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop to Build UK-Based Deep Space Monitoring Radar

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $200-million contract to build a deep space radar capable of monitoring 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth.

27 August