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Feb- 2023 -

23 February

Arms

Halcon's Thunder P3 Light precision-guided munition displayed at IDEX 2023. Photo: Edge Group

UAE Spends Billions on Precision-Guided Weapons, Drones

EDGE Group subsidiary Halcon has received multiple contracts to supply precision-guided weapons for the UAE Armed Forces.

21 February

Arms

A U.S. Marine Corps Hero-400 loitering munition drone is staged before flight on San Clemente Island, California, May 25, 2022. The Hero-400 is a loitering munition that the United States Marine Corps and other Department of Defense entities are beginning to incorporate into specific mission sets. This initial training flight develops the unmanned aerial systems pilots’ confidence and abilities to be able to operate the Hero-400 in any clime and place, and enabling 3rd MAW to remain a more lethal and ready force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia to Obtain ‘Significant Amount’ of Loitering Munitions

Estonia plans to procure a “significant quantity of loitering munitions” in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

20 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

US Approves $670 Million HIMARS Sale to Netherlands

The US has approved a foreign military sale of 20 high mobility artillery rocket system launchers and related equipment to the Netherlands.

Jan- 2023 -

31 January

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Finnish Armed Forces Obtain Anti-Tank Missiles From Eurospike

Finland has contracted German-Israeli weapons provider Eurospike to deliver anti-tank missiles for the Finnish armed forces.

17 January

Arms

MBDA carrying out the first firing of an MMP missile from an ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

France Orders 200 Akeron Anti-Tank Missiles

France and MBDA have signed a contract to deliver 200 Akeron MP network-enabled anti-tank guided missiles for the French Armed Forces.

3 January

Arms

Polish troops carrying Grot carbine rifles.

Rojoef Manuel

Polish Army Orders 70,000 New Grot Carbines

Poland-based weapons manufacturer Fabryka Broni Radom has received a contract to deliver new carbine rifles to the Polish Army.

2 January

Arms

A French Caesar self-propelled howitzer fires into the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Southwest Asia, Iraq, Dec. 2, 2018. As part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, they are supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces as they clear the last remaining pockets of ISIS from the Middle Euphrates River Valley and prevent them from fleeing into Iraq. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)

Rojoef Manuel

Lithuania, France Ink Caesar Howitzer Agreement

Lithuania and France have finalized a bilateral agreement to procure new self-propelled howitzers in Paris.

Dec- 2022 -

26 December

Arms

Soldiers with Saab's RBS 70 NG ground-based air defence solution

Rojoef Manuel

Saab to Provide Finnish RBS 70 MANPADS With Bolide Missiles

Finland has contracted Saab to deliver Bolide short-range missiles for its RBS 70 man-portable air-defense systems.

14 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

MBDA Consortium to Produce Aster Missile for UK

A team led by MBDA and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has signed a contract amendment to produce Aster missiles for the UK.

13 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall Signs Air Defense System, Truck Contract for International Customer

Rheinmetall has received a contract to deliver two Skynex air defense systems for an international customer.

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