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Lithuania buys more G36 assault rifles from Germany
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense is acquiring new G36 assault rifles for the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union.
The value of this procurement is approximately 3.5 million euros ($3.7 million).
Manufactured by the German company "Heckler & Koch GmbH,"...
Russia intensifies air assault strikes in Ukraine
Russian combat aircraft have increased their bombing campaign, with over 3,500 bombs dropped on Ukrainian positions since the start of this year, according to Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk.
Havryliuk said in an interview...
US Air Force fields first robotic dogs
The U.S. Air Force, in collaboration with representatives from Asylon, showcased the capabilities of robotic dogs during the first-ever Synchronized Nuclear Readiness Operations Training (SNORT) at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.
The demonstration, held on March 6,...
US Marine Corps F-35 lands in Sweden for first time
Four U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters touched down at Kallax Air Base in Lulea, Sweden, marking the first-ever landing of a U.S. F-35 in the country.
This significant event took place during Exercise Nordic...
Armenia buys Indian Pinaka rocket launchers
Armenia reportedly has ordered Indian-made Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL).
According to local media reports, Armenia's acquisition includes the Pinaka Mk1 and Mk1 Enhanced rocket launchers. The Pinaka system, known for its versatility and firepower, offers a range...
Algeria reportedly buys new Chinese WJ700 drones
Recent reports from Algerian sources reveal that the country has recently taken delivery of four WJ700 drones from China. These drones are undergoing final testing and are expected to be officially commissioned soon.
Developed by Beijing-based Haiying General...
Ukraine gets first M1117 wheeled armored vehicles
Ukraine has finally showcased the recently received M1117 Armored Security Vehicles (ASVs) promised by the United States in 2022.
According to reports by Militarnyi, Ukrainian Soldiers shared footage showing the American-made M1117 wheeled armored vehicles, believed to have...
Italy to buy Sidewinder missiles in $90M deal
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of Sidewinder air-to-air missiles to Italy, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced.
The requested $90 million package includes the AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ missiles; containers; weapon support and support equipment; spare...