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Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles and Defense Partner on Next Generation Interceptor Team to deliver unrivaled homeland defense capabilities

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Northrop and Raytheon Missiles & Defense are partnering to pursue a U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI). This strategic partnership will offer the MDA an interceptor solution that will support the warfighter and MDA’s efforts to rapidly deploy a system that complements and strengthens the existing Ballistic Missile Defense architecture. Read full news at this link... Northrop and Raytheon Missiles & Defense are partnering to pursue a U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) (Picture source: U.S. DoD) Read more...
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New EDA research project to improve resilience of cold weather operations

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On April 23, European Defence Agency’s Steering Board green-lit the launch of a new research project aimed at studying ways and means of improving the operational outfit and equipment of Armed Forces operating in extreme cold and icy weather conditions.  The project has a duration of three to four years. Read full news at this link... Austrian mountain troop (Picture source: EDA) Read more...
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Republic of Korea Navy's last upgrades on Chang Bogo Class attack

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Republic of Korea Navy currently operates 9 Chang Bogo-class (modified German Type 209) submarines acquired between 1993 and 2001. These submarines are being upgraded during scheduled overhaul period to improve their capability and to extend their service life. Read Full News At This Link... Republic of Korea (ROK) Chang Bogo Type 209/1200 submarine Nadaeyong (SS 069) surfacing during a SINKEX for Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC 2002 Read More
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Modified NATO exercise Spring Storm kicks off in Estonia

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Allied forces have kicked off live-fire training in Estonia, as part of the annual exercise Spring Storm. Led by Estonia, Spring Storm tests the integration between NATO troops and the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF), strengthening their ability in times of crisis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s exercise is scaled down, with around 3,200 troops participating, compared to 9,000 last year. Read full news at this link... Deployment of a mobile bridge (Picture source: NATO) Read more...
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US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS Essex LHD 2 conducts flight operations with MV-22 aircraft

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During its deployment in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the US Navy Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) conducts flight operations with MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. Read full article at this link ... An MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, attached to the “Knight Riders” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 (Reinforced), takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (Picture source U.S. Navy) Read More
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Chinese army ZTQ15 or Type 15 light tank now deployed in Tibet region

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According to pictures published on the China Defense Blog on May 02, 2020, the Chinese-made ZTQ15 or Type 15 light main battle tank is now in service with the 54th Heavy Armor Combined-Arms Brigade, Tibet Military Area Command. The new light tank also named VT5 for the export version was unveiled to the public during the Zhuhai AirShow China in November 2016. Read full news at this link ... A Chinese army ZTQ15 light tank of 54th Heavy Armor Combined-Arms Brigade, Tibet Military Area Command.  (Picture source China Defense Blog) Read More
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MP5 used by Vietnamese Police Mobile Task Force Regiment

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VietDefense published some recently broadcasted footage of the Vietnamese Mobile Task Force Regiment under Guard Police High Command. The MP5s used by the men seen in action are either the Turkish-manufactured models purchased from the American Company Zenith Firearms or those manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories and directly bought from Pakistan. Read full news at this link... A member of the Vietnamese Mobile Task Force Regiment under Guard Police High Command armed with an MP5 (Picture source: via VietDefense) Read more...
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