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Jun- 2021 -16 June
Ukraine Unveils Upgraded Soviet-Era Anti-Tank Missile System
Ukraine’s state defense manufacturer has unveiled a self-propelled anti-tank guided missile system based on the Soviet-era Shturm-S system.
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16 June
US Navy, Marines Test Next-Gen Mine Detection Systems
US Navy and Marine Corps teams tested a range of underwater mine detection systems during the 50th Baltic Operation military exercise.
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16 June
Indonesia Purchasing Eight Frigates From Italy
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense to supply six FREMM multipurpose frigates and two used Maestrale class frigates to the country’s armed forces.
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16 June
Australia’s Collins-Class Submarine Fleet to Receive $6 BN Overhaul
Australia will overhaul its fleet of six Collins-class submarines amid growing uncertainty over the induction timeline of 12 French-made replacements.
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15 June
India Mulling Russian Sprut Lightweight Tank Purchase
India is open to purchasing the Russian amphibious Sprut-SDM1 light tank, with Indian media reporting that a team of defense officials will visit Russia late this summer to observe the vehicle during trials.
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8 June
US Army Investing Nearly $1 Billion in Stryker Vehicle Upgrades
The US Army has awarded tactical vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Defense a $942.9 million contract to upgrade its Stryker Double V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles.
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8 June
Russia Signs $1.7 Billion in Defense Contracts With 17 African Nations
In 2020 and early this year, Russia signed contracts worth $1.7 billion with 17 Sub-Saharan African countries for the supply of a range of defense equipment.
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8 June
Philippine Air Force Receives New Black Hawk Helicopters
The Philippine Air Force took delivery of five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters as part of a $241 million contract between the Asian country and a defense firm in Poland.
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3 June
Israel Signs $200M Drone Contract With Undisclosed Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200 million contract with an undisclosed Asian country to provide unmanned aerial vehicles, including its Heron and updated MK II drones.
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3 June
Turkey Completes First Unmanned Surface Vehicle Live-Fire Trial
Turkey’s ULAQ armed unmanned surface vehicle prototype completed its first live-fire trial last month, its developers have announced.
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