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29 January

Franco-German Next-Gen Tank Project Reaches Key Milestone

KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have signed a shareholder agreement to form a joint venture for future main battle tank development.

29 January

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Salty Dogs of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 conducts a captive carry flight test of an AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by: Greg L. Davis)

Inder Singh Bisht

Poland Buys Over 200 AGM-88G Anti-Radiation Missiles From US

The Polish government has signed an agreement with the US to procure over 200 AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles.

29 January

Joe Saballa

British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

29 January

Rojoef Manuel

US Sends 90 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

The US has shipped approximately 90 Patriot air defense missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces amidst the country’s conflict with Russia.

29 January

Ukrainian Soldiers of 1st/30th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, role-playing as the opposition force, jump off a BMP-1 and BTR-80 while conducting round robin training during Exercise Rapid Trident 17 at the International Peace Keeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept, 12, 2017. Rapid Trident 17 will provide participating nations with the opportunity to improve theatre security cooperation within Eastern Europe, enhance interoperability amongst NATO members and partners, and to combine capabilities to operate joint, multinational and integrated security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zachery Perkins)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Refurbished 150 Soviet BTR-70 Vehicles for Military Partner

Polish mobility developer Mista has overhauled more than 150 BTR-70 8x8 armored personnel carriers for a defense partner.

28 January

Joe Saballa

Turkey, Morocco Begin Expanded Arms Collaboration

Morocco has deepened its weapons cooperation with Turkey in a bid to modernize its military arsenal and strengthen defense capabilities.

28 January

Christine Casimiro

French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle

The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.

28 January

Joe Saballa

N.Korean Troops Aiding Russia Pulling Back From Frontline: Kyiv’s Forces

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in the Kursk region appear to have temporarily pulled back from one section of the frontline following reports of heavy casualties.

28 January