tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2028566168953020512024-03-18T12:00:17.911-07:00World Defence NewsInternational Global World Defence army military security industry newsArmy Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.comBlogger44494125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-19001885507126394462024-03-18T11:59:00.000-07:002024-03-18T11:59:24.868-07:00Russia intensifies use of armed FPV First Person View drones to strike Ukrainian positions<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The use of First Person View (FPV) drones in the ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces has evolved into a significant aspect of modern warfare tactics. On the Russian side, these drones are not only being used for surveillance but have been adapted for direct strikes against Ukrainian positions, creating a formidable challenge for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russia_intensifies_use_of_armed_fpv_first_person_view_drones_to_strike_ukrainian_positions.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read News Russia - Ukraine War at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ln9wo4y9MFzq67PqMezS2wvanihesn43BIredRH9Qp1Krim-IFLsT-iTYKy5R_whH7j3FCr5C27bWgqgu15BX2-rB3HxWIN_7MN7sQlNNiYmPrT_VQLdB0NsTJ_oXDh76yc83mwL9VVme0Bzk8ALBJ3NUMUn4mxu2tNRyP50d_fIM31udJIgS6Gw7E8/s925/Russia%20intensifies%20use%20of%20armed%20FPV%20First%20Person%20View%20drones%20to%20strike%20Ukrainian%20positions%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="925" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Ln9wo4y9MFzq67PqMezS2wvanihesn43BIredRH9Qp1Krim-IFLsT-iTYKy5R_whH7j3FCr5C27bWgqgu15BX2-rB3HxWIN_7MN7sQlNNiYmPrT_VQLdB0NsTJ_oXDh76yc83mwL9VVme0Bzk8ALBJ3NUMUn4mxu2tNRyP50d_fIM31udJIgS6Gw7E8/w400-h264/Russia%20intensifies%20use%20of%20armed%20FPV%20First%20Person%20View%20drones%20to%20strike%20Ukrainian%20positions%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>A Russian soldier operates an FPV armed drone with a 3D goggle. (Picture source Russian MoD)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russia_intensifies_use_of_armed_fpv_first_person_view_drones_to_strike_ukrainian_positions.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-88384163435515520102024-03-18T10:22:00.000-07:002024-03-18T10:22:45.695-07:00Review of New CH-47F ER Extended Range Transport Helicopter for British Army<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The introduction of the Chinook CH-47F Extended Range (ER) into the British armed forces marks a significant enhancement over earlier versions of the CH-47, incorporating numerous advancements that elevate its operational capabilities. The CH-47F ER variant is distinguished by its considerable improvements in performance, capacity, and technology, tailored to meet the complex demands of modern military operations. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/review_of_new_ch-47f_er_extended_range_transport_helicopter_for_british_army.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYI60IdBZvtR4KE-12B9uiSb01Hi4otwFI_7LT6KVYeLfNXMM4cr1_zDkpyt9TXXjJQ_57fzGA7tiXdEOppUQhN1vGjX9jQJHCwwkN2GOID_NJCWNi6DiCjxo6XK3TFZCSamen6NPu_qNDfijvkuy_b9PGLWFk5-foKh4iRQyCdlymejfx4JCDxsW25z0/s925/Review%20of%20New%20CH-47F%20ER%20Extended%20Range%20Transport%20Helicopter%20for%20British%20Army%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="925" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYI60IdBZvtR4KE-12B9uiSb01Hi4otwFI_7LT6KVYeLfNXMM4cr1_zDkpyt9TXXjJQ_57fzGA7tiXdEOppUQhN1vGjX9jQJHCwwkN2GOID_NJCWNi6DiCjxo6XK3TFZCSamen6NPu_qNDfijvkuy_b9PGLWFk5-foKh4iRQyCdlymejfx4JCDxsW25z0/w400-h266/Review%20of%20New%20CH-47F%20ER%20Extended%20Range%20Transport%20Helicopter%20for%20British%20Army%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>US Army Chinook CH-47F operating from Tampere Air Base in Finland, providing support to British and Finnish troops on exercise Vigilant Fox. (Picture source British MoD)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/review_of_new_ch-47f_er_extended_range_transport_helicopter_for_british_army.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-18538589334940198952024-03-18T08:57:00.000-07:002024-03-18T08:57:19.979-07:00Venezuela acquires Chinese Skyfend Technology's Hunter SHH100 Drone Killer<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: arial;">In early March 2024, Venezuela incorporated the Skyfend Hunter SHH100 anti-drone device into the arsenal of the Comprehensive Aerospace Defense Command (Codai) of the National Armed Forces. Engineered by the Chinese company Skyfend Technology, this portable system is adept at detecting, identifying, locating, and neutralizing unauthorized drones, addressing a growing concern in aerial security. <b><span style="color: #ffa400;"><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/venezuela_acquires_chinese_skyfend_technology_s_hunter_shh100_drone_killer.html" target="_blank">Read full Defense News at this link:</a></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamFnv0jCrrcYS63yFMRW5eEhCKJB26bRTD8JJtrAQmY8qZ6RXwZkCnjGoKh7KLtQ2aMQqTuJFevuDnLrHQ8TvLsKAVdC_I_IENhgzCzX7Ie4R_xJDNb4K4DSugNAyYqCFsvQfL3PgNVAq6j-6wJWAi06SplBTISTZkta9erajp1HJHFxIpFH-4X5spTA/s925/Venezuela%20acquires%20Chinese%20Skyfend%20Technology's%20Hunter%20SHH100%20Drone%20Killer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamFnv0jCrrcYS63yFMRW5eEhCKJB26bRTD8JJtrAQmY8qZ6RXwZkCnjGoKh7KLtQ2aMQqTuJFevuDnLrHQ8TvLsKAVdC_I_IENhgzCzX7Ie4R_xJDNb4K4DSugNAyYqCFsvQfL3PgNVAq6j-6wJWAi06SplBTISTZkta9erajp1HJHFxIpFH-4X5spTA/s320/Venezuela%20acquires%20Chinese%20Skyfend%20Technology's%20Hunter%20SHH100%20Drone%20Killer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>Chinese SkyFend's SHH100 Hunter anti-drone rifle (Picture source: Venezuela Army)</b></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/venezuela_acquires_chinese_skyfend_technology_s_hunter_shh100_drone_killer.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></b></span></div>rudis02ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13583137376101461273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-556820092979726482024-03-18T08:49:00.000-07:002024-03-18T08:49:54.968-07:00Military Equipment Russian-Ukrainian Conflict - Episode 2: First-Person View (FPV) drone technology<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict, Army Recognition continues its in-depth series on the military equipment used by Russian and Ukrainian forces. Following the inaugural episode focused on the Russian TOS-1A thermobaric rocket launcher—a symbol of the terrifying power and technological sophistication of modern warfare—the second episode delves into First-Person View (FPV) drone technology. Initially designed for entertainment and competition, this technology has been requisitioned for military operations, marking a significant evolution in battlefield reconnaissance and engagement. <b><span style="color: #ffa400;"><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/military_equipment_russian-ukrainian_conflict_-_episode_2_first-person_view_fpv_drone_technology.html" target="_blank">Read full Defense News at this link:</a></span></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4mNlQSjThNkecUKsLWEZz3D3w13P3eLUk-SkOBtgaKPNBPJLYes3Ngrpri9v7HlfgAM_se0RXXASpfO5LjOiYJoBtM8ofywXNrK00_znE4kzQcd-I0jcqAn8hSYsyI57pnMgm7A5UZMk6C_5mHGzEkhZbdQPWUvchPiyTgQoIAs61WkgBv9pLHGKU8Y/s925/Military%20Equipment%20Russian-Ukrainian%20Conflict%20-%20Episode%202%20First-Person%20View%20(FPV)%20drone%20technology%20004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4mNlQSjThNkecUKsLWEZz3D3w13P3eLUk-SkOBtgaKPNBPJLYes3Ngrpri9v7HlfgAM_se0RXXASpfO5LjOiYJoBtM8ofywXNrK00_znE4kzQcd-I0jcqAn8hSYsyI57pnMgm7A5UZMk6C_5mHGzEkhZbdQPWUvchPiyTgQoIAs61WkgBv9pLHGKU8Y/s320/Military%20Equipment%20Russian-Ukrainian%20Conflict%20-%20Episode%202%20First-Person%20View%20(FPV)%20drone%20technology%20004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>First-Person View drone system largely used in Ukraine (Picture source: Ukraine Army)</b></span></div><p></p><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/military_equipment_russian-ukrainian_conflict_-_episode_2_first-person_view_fpv_drone_technology.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></b></span></div>rudis02ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13583137376101461273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-62504632840180095102024-03-18T08:14:00.000-07:002024-03-18T08:14:20.443-07:00Rheinmetall acquires Dutch startup REEQ to add light hybrid vehicles to its portfolio<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rheinmetall has acquired the Dutch startup REEQ, thereby expanding its vehicle portfolio to include innovative light hybrid vehicles. At the beginning of March 2024, the technology group's Dutch subsidiary Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B.V., which is part of the Vehicle Systems Division, acquired 100% of the shares in the Dutch start-up REEQ. Rheinmetall is thus expanding its portfolio of lightweight tactical vehicles and also taking the step towards hybrid technology with a fully electric drivetrain in a military vehicle. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/rheinmetall_acquires_dutch_startup_reeq_to_add_light_hybrid_vehicles_to_its_portfolio.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRw8Uk3gdU3mTP9GHRCBVDWkjog8u8VCahBXPH5W2HbM8rLFGgptgUtWQ5s28ZA_pGEi-H343QPW4zyca5hjPy0LJXAkbUZy_chKBoJHfS-Y1nXX3Ek-CupU1w5oxFUS8hfZEvPoYYh_WeO6arUAhgqpDjPqIWg-pGfT_gXf5cc4Hq9IXkgjXixph8jmr/s925/Rheinmetall%20acquires%20Dutch%20startup%20REEQ%20to%20add%20light%20hybrid%20vehicles%20to%20its%20portfolio%20(intro).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="925" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRw8Uk3gdU3mTP9GHRCBVDWkjog8u8VCahBXPH5W2HbM8rLFGgptgUtWQ5s28ZA_pGEi-H343QPW4zyca5hjPy0LJXAkbUZy_chKBoJHfS-Y1nXX3Ek-CupU1w5oxFUS8hfZEvPoYYh_WeO6arUAhgqpDjPqIWg-pGfT_gXf5cc4Hq9IXkgjXixph8jmr/w400-h286/Rheinmetall%20acquires%20Dutch%20startup%20REEQ%20to%20add%20light%20hybrid%20vehicles%20to%20its%20portfolio%20(intro).jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #616161; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Currently, REEQ's vehicle portfolio consists of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), a side-by-side buggy and a quad, all three with the same fully electric drive train (Picture source: REEQ)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/rheinmetall_acquires_dutch_startup_reeq_to_add_light_hybrid_vehicles_to_its_portfolio.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></u></b></span></p>Alain HENRY de FRAHANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265212278951578222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-20769363072203162902024-03-18T06:07:00.000-07:002024-03-18T06:07:29.978-07:00Ukrainian government allocates additional EUR 15 Mn for military drones<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Ukrainian administration has committed an extra 5 billion hryvnias (EUR 15 Mn) for the acquisition of offensive drones for its armed Forces, as revealed by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal via his Telegram channel, echoed by Militarnyi. This financial injection is earmarked for drone acquisitions crucial for Ukrainian forces engaged in frontline battles.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukrainian_government_allocates_additional_eur_15_mn_for_military_drones.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOPZSHDBMkewICC-Tqu_uzfnpwFW8dn_s-rRsFXUUh45-quOiWpnDVWWVw8pwcJRo_PIKzWAfERGVEYxUip-j8ha0bHGoZ7q3ricgQgjNovGEhV-PiQEr0iHP80XMN5VAoaxjlCn18_FR5DsFIWwvDNK09or0z8G6Yvd2HbxBUMjcRlc8cNWuB-wvC8Rj/s925/Ukrainian%20government%20allocates%20additional%20EUR%2015%20Mn%20for%20military%20drones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="925" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirOPZSHDBMkewICC-Tqu_uzfnpwFW8dn_s-rRsFXUUh45-quOiWpnDVWWVw8pwcJRo_PIKzWAfERGVEYxUip-j8ha0bHGoZ7q3ricgQgjNovGEhV-PiQEr0iHP80XMN5VAoaxjlCn18_FR5DsFIWwvDNK09or0z8G6Yvd2HbxBUMjcRlc8cNWuB-wvC8Rj/w400-h256/Ukrainian%20government%20allocates%20additional%20EUR%2015%20Mn%20for%20military%20drones.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #616161; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal emphasized the ongoing support for the Ukrainian military in its resistance against the Russian invader, (Picture source: open source via Militarnyi)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukrainian_government_allocates_additional_eur_15_mn_for_military_drones.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></u></b></span></p>Alain HENRY de FRAHANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265212278951578222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-29489596711001384522024-03-18T04:13:00.000-07:002024-03-18T04:13:29.819-07:00Russian Forces Transform Europe's Largest Nuclear Facility into a Military Base<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">According to information published on PS01 X (Twitter) account on March 15, 2024, recently released footage by Russian soldiers from inside the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which is currently under their control, further confirms reports that the facility is being utilized as a military base. The footage depicts armored vehicles and Russian military personnel conducting exercises, with established fire points visible in the windows of the nuclear plant. <a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russian_forces_transform_europe_s_largest_nuclear_facility_into_a_military_base.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full defense news at this link...</span></b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajJeBquqSu7twbcqXyWs8gn5yDHqs0dbvnpQBGQlplLlQ2sqwNhIBU1T0PC3ELpp9JmBk9qoC8iTTdMKi-MTughzrJLmyaHNar0XtPF6iCZ6gwAD1bPIfRiiR8MyKUyN02pj1g_P5AbuN8J0Arx6SArmbAcfo1mWAK2_Obc7pDMoVcfh0VLXgTfRDpIq9/s925/Russia%20Zaporizhzhya%20Nuclear%20Power%20Plant%20ZNPP%20Ukraine%20military%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="925" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajJeBquqSu7twbcqXyWs8gn5yDHqs0dbvnpQBGQlplLlQ2sqwNhIBU1T0PC3ELpp9JmBk9qoC8iTTdMKi-MTughzrJLmyaHNar0XtPF6iCZ6gwAD1bPIfRiiR8MyKUyN02pj1g_P5AbuN8J0Arx6SArmbAcfo1mWAK2_Obc7pDMoVcfh0VLXgTfRDpIq9/w400-h261/Russia%20Zaporizhzhya%20Nuclear%20Power%20Plant%20ZNPP%20Ukraine%20military%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Several videos and photographs seem to show that Russia is taking advantage of the special status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to convert it into a military base. (Picture source: Twitter and Russian media)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russian_forces_transform_europe_s_largest_nuclear_facility_into_a_military_base.html" target="_blank"><b>Read more</b></a></span></div>rudis03ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386168388394283620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-3527481576642416772024-03-18T04:10:00.000-07:002024-03-18T04:10:49.293-07:00Iran Develops Modernized Version of US-Made M60A1 MBT Main Battle Tank<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A recent video shared on the social network Telegram has offered a glimpse into Iran's significant strides towards modernizing its military arsenal, specifically showcasing an upgraded version of the American-made M60A1 tank. This development was revealed on March 15, 2024, highlighting a series of enhancements aimed at bolstering the combat effectiveness and defensive capabilities of the tank. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/iran_develops_modernized_version_of_us-made_m60a1_mbt_main_battle_tank.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAqRV1islPtKldzt3IBL8GCFV7ObItUOe14lARN_QHJg9GoWGe9znxtdl-jOlV9HOl66fkNLFypTwRqrlqrNWvvJDmn2sRKOyWkmIJNl4kvLQBZk2ItrTFxNAUzVhuirFIj-BXgVhZwTHzm7ylFaH3b9-H5VXkROMQbBrhYVOZ0l4TizoUVBujxVgGFs/s925/Iran%20Unveils%20Upgraded%20Version%20of%20American-made%20M60A1%20MBT%20Main%20Battle%20Tank%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="925" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAqRV1islPtKldzt3IBL8GCFV7ObItUOe14lARN_QHJg9GoWGe9znxtdl-jOlV9HOl66fkNLFypTwRqrlqrNWvvJDmn2sRKOyWkmIJNl4kvLQBZk2ItrTFxNAUzVhuirFIj-BXgVhZwTHzm7ylFaH3b9-H5VXkROMQbBrhYVOZ0l4TizoUVBujxVgGFs/w400-h265/Iran%20Unveils%20Upgraded%20Version%20of%20American-made%20M60A1%20MBT%20Main%20Battle%20Tank%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>The new Iranian upgrade of the American M60A1 MBT Main Battle Tank. (Picture source Screen Shot Telegram Video)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/iran_develops_modernized_version_of_us-made_m60a1_mbt_main_battle_tank.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-47542839058924452742024-03-18T04:08:00.000-07:002024-03-18T04:08:51.209-07:00United Kingdom opts for 120mm mortars to replace 81mm L16s to cut costs<p> The British Army is set to enhance its mortar and missile capabilities, focusing on increasing firepower and cost efficiency. British soldiers will soon transition from 81mm mortars to more powerful 120mm mortar systems. This move aims to boost mortar firepower on the ground while wisely managing expenses.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/united_kingdom_opts_for_120mm_mortars_to_replace_81mm_l16s_to_cut_costs.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSJkL33OYIof5eisO8K_xso9oqk_PPRjuslITQxt_6Tkqhd9KfXd5pptg1glbiURvEwOaYIB7C2feAleDzImCNLOjr-d5LzGd6dkFm2sRAxI5KmOO-fO1PUL-kyE6I_hA-GoEaeNGq0BKAGxAA7mNQlIMlugms8aW0cQoaegrWc6ZBbWWScrlm3ka4CY/s925/United%20Kingdom%20opts%20for%20120mm%20mortars%20to%20replace%2081mm%20L16s%20to%20cut%20costs%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="925" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSJkL33OYIof5eisO8K_xso9oqk_PPRjuslITQxt_6Tkqhd9KfXd5pptg1glbiURvEwOaYIB7C2feAleDzImCNLOjr-d5LzGd6dkFm2sRAxI5KmOO-fO1PUL-kyE6I_hA-GoEaeNGq0BKAGxAA7mNQlIMlugms8aW0cQoaegrWc6ZBbWWScrlm3ka4CY/s320/United%20Kingdom%20opts%20for%20120mm%20mortars%20to%20replace%2081mm%20L16s%20to%20cut%20costs%20925%20001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">British soldier firing a L16 mortar during exercise. (Picture source: UK MoD)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/united_kingdom_opts_for_120mm_mortars_to_replace_81mm_l16s_to_cut_costs.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></b></p>rudis01ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507345136123178684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-65035911391123084102024-03-18T03:43:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:43:04.708-07:00Kongsberg investing EUR 55.5 Mn to increase missile production capacity<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Financial backing from the Norwegian government and the European Union's Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) initiative is pivotal in enabling Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to allocate approximately EUR 55.5 million (NOK 640 million) towards expanding their missile manufacturing capabilities.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/kongsberg_investing_eur_55.5_mn_to_increase_missile_production_capacity.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6FxF5ye0RlXLxEfl6mFyq7H6QaYB93yhlgJ2pRjNkAaWk3_rylPIO3mAorVW3DWMx6WbaaX7s6wZCDU-t2TilWaeBEEe5UNpLfLl4TrwZQYSbfvmJQrlhNMNXZmt_2nQviKnxCbuI2yQUgvGBLOBwaxEiMcsWYY4YPjp14pW2ohrWuhcl5FB3EyI0d1A/s925/Kongsberg%20investing%20EUR%2055.5%20Mn%20to%20increase%20missile%20production%20capacity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="925" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6FxF5ye0RlXLxEfl6mFyq7H6QaYB93yhlgJ2pRjNkAaWk3_rylPIO3mAorVW3DWMx6WbaaX7s6wZCDU-t2TilWaeBEEe5UNpLfLl4TrwZQYSbfvmJQrlhNMNXZmt_2nQviKnxCbuI2yQUgvGBLOBwaxEiMcsWYY4YPjp14pW2ohrWuhcl5FB3EyI0d1A/w400-h263/Kongsberg%20investing%20EUR%2055.5%20Mn%20to%20increase%20missile%20production%20capacity.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #616161; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Naval Strike Missile (NSM), currently employed by 14 nations, including 11 NATO or EU members, stands to benefit from these investments (Picture source: Kongsberg)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/kongsberg_investing_eur_55.5_mn_to_increase_missile_production_capacity.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></u></b></span></p>Alain HENRY de FRAHANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265212278951578222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-28583198592785372492024-03-18T03:33:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:33:52.727-07:00Ukraine confirms MiG-29 jets capable of carrying French-provided A2SM Hammer bombs<p> Kyiv has confirmed that its MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jets can carry the A2SM "Hammer" bombs supplied by France, marking a significant development in the context of the war in Ukraine. Facing the challenge of operating primarily Soviet-era equipment, in the absence of modern Western fighter bombers such as the F-16, the Ukrainian Air Force has had to adapt its aircraft to be able to carry Western munitions, a technical challenge given the outdated electronic systems of these planes.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukraine_confirms_mig-29_jets_capable_of_carrying_french-provided_a2sm_hammer_bombs.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHu1Wz5GLqIOygNv_eKgd-sdipAtkvHsBfGVndePIcz63_XlBYnahUMKoK5UE0Clh6MC4DpKH8DAmSAqnpYzNJomDu7baA3Tjwhw9Dxf-5bObP65vwCrL-vY-EGZ-ZoDtC0txosCL7t6ZiO5CLq4gLfH-Koc0ol8uZ5ugt4nEDtBzfCdsL0JW45LwISGc/s925/Ukraine%20confirms%20MiG-29%20jets%20capable%20of%20carrying%20French-provided%20A2SM%20Hammer%20bombs%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="925" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHu1Wz5GLqIOygNv_eKgd-sdipAtkvHsBfGVndePIcz63_XlBYnahUMKoK5UE0Clh6MC4DpKH8DAmSAqnpYzNJomDu7baA3Tjwhw9Dxf-5bObP65vwCrL-vY-EGZ-ZoDtC0txosCL7t6ZiO5CLq4gLfH-Koc0ol8uZ5ugt4nEDtBzfCdsL0JW45LwISGc/s320/Ukraine%20confirms%20MiG-29%20jets%20capable%20of%20carrying%20French-provided%20A2SM%20Hammer%20bombs%20925%20001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kyiv has confirmed that its MiG-29 "Fulcrum" fighter jets can carry the A2SM "Hammer" bombs supplied by France. (Picture source: Open source information)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/ukraine_confirms_mig-29_jets_capable_of_carrying_french-provided_a2sm_hammer_bombs.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></b></p>rudis01ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507345136123178684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-49588512393080369662024-03-18T03:20:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:20:30.400-07:00Croatia to acquire eight additional UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from US<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: arial;">On 13 March 2024, through the direct signing of an intergovernmental agreement (Letter of Acceptance) with the United States, Croatia secured eight additional UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. This acquisition signals a pivotal shift away from Soviet-era military equipment towards Western technology, aligning with Croatia's comprehensive strategy to modernize its armed forces. This strategy also encompasses the phased replacement of its MiG-21 jets with pre-owned French Rafales, further enhancing its military capabilities and alignment with Western defense standards. <b><span style="color: #ffa400;"><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/croatia_to_acquire_eight_additional_uh-60_black_hawk_helicopters_from_us.html" target="_blank">Read full Defense News at this link:</a></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoj4UwLtX6HD-qdCNQRPSJUXSLn3UekQF2HbF9qLPI3bBvyn-RJxEuZOag7HxmB9wjruBTn4KNlCfIYXty5ij5QvYsztHbxoVonF9WGWp0MMsep1uVJzNnD4Q4dW8NvNmDcokqs6YGSlr49VAmebuCQADLayprYD8ZnWPqB_jNkUBJJNicQZs8fsrJBY/s925/Croatia%20to%20acquire%20eight%20additional%20UH-60%20Black%20Hawk%20helicopters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoj4UwLtX6HD-qdCNQRPSJUXSLn3UekQF2HbF9qLPI3bBvyn-RJxEuZOag7HxmB9wjruBTn4KNlCfIYXty5ij5QvYsztHbxoVonF9WGWp0MMsep1uVJzNnD4Q4dW8NvNmDcokqs6YGSlr49VAmebuCQADLayprYD8ZnWPqB_jNkUBJJNicQZs8fsrJBY/s320/Croatia%20to%20acquire%20eight%20additional%20UH-60%20Black%20Hawk%20helicopters.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk multi-role helicopter (Picture source: Wikimedia)</b></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/croatia_to_acquire_eight_additional_uh-60_black_hawk_helicopters_from_us.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></b></span></div>rudis02ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13583137376101461273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-12923700040871902642024-03-18T03:17:00.000-07:002024-03-18T03:17:02.228-07:00Russian T-90M Tanks Upgraded With Advanced Explosive Reactive Armor Amid Ukraine Conflict<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In a recent Russian military development showcased through images on social networks, the Russian defense industry has made significant strides in enhancing the capabilities of its T-90M tanks to counter the evolving threats on the Ukrainian battlefield. These photographs reveal the T-90M tanks equipped with a newly developed type of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA), a clear indication of Russia's intent to upgrade its armored forces. Notably, this advanced ERA is mounted around the turret and on the sides of the tank's hull, providing a robust shield against anti-tank weapons. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russian_t-90m_tanks_upgraded_with_advanced_explosive_reactive_armor_amid_ukraine_conflict.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read News Russia - Ukraine War at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXZsSbUt6RyQChwFUHBC8X95kaeN_7-FkgyGcl0ZZgIBj5bftooFfXl0NOcBcRbFHCIXvUbg7DxsvCEZCKZmEXe8Y7t8QXtzZZwIsSw2OOkS1o9Gns1ZFBbK57KMZojyFyr-O6YT7_52T7sfe9xFShuePDp3kVhg-_ttoBVCUisoPUni7Cjb5lxPXnD4/s925/Russian%20T-90M%20Tanks%20Upgraded%20With%20Advanced%20Explosive%20Reactive%20Armor%20Amid%20Ukraine%20Conflict%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="925" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLXZsSbUt6RyQChwFUHBC8X95kaeN_7-FkgyGcl0ZZgIBj5bftooFfXl0NOcBcRbFHCIXvUbg7DxsvCEZCKZmEXe8Y7t8QXtzZZwIsSw2OOkS1o9Gns1ZFBbK57KMZojyFyr-O6YT7_52T7sfe9xFShuePDp3kVhg-_ttoBVCUisoPUni7Cjb5lxPXnD4/w400-h266/Russian%20T-90M%20Tanks%20Upgraded%20With%20Advanced%20Explosive%20Reactive%20Armor%20Amid%20Ukraine%20Conflict%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>The latest variant of the T-90M is now equipped with new ERA Explosive Reactive Armor mounted around the turret and on the sides of the hull. (Picture source Russian Social Network)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/russian_t-90m_tanks_upgraded_with_advanced_explosive_reactive_armor_amid_ukraine_conflict.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-83508299027885418712024-03-18T02:57:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:57:25.975-07:00Spain invests in Pacdef 2024 Program for new NBC reconnaissance vehicle<p> The Spanish General Directorate for Armament and Material Acquisitions (DGAM) has earmarked a budget of 67.6 million euros in the Defense Ministry's Annual Procurement Plan for 2024 (Pacdef 2024) for the purchase of a new Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) reconnaissance vehicle, nicknamed "Pitón".<br /><br /><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/spain_invests_in_pacdef_2024_program_for_new_nbc_reconnaissance_vehicle.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bwz1gGGUe868tqke81OyictOz9YnEdXXddIbH_uH7bndrStB3wVbHUOCnSy3YBI9uoZBiuTNohX9Ity1K8YQqkVVhXE6c2Fp3i0G5e8f09v50TP4-H72EEbzkZNSf0_xDyGyeDtVRfvex7OwTgg58T23MEjpxBgqhhpqW5pd3DHoIFpO4ThNX0uHpPE/s925/Spain%20invests%20in%20Pacdef%202024%20Program%20for%20new%20NBC%20reconnaissance%20vehicle%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="925" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Bwz1gGGUe868tqke81OyictOz9YnEdXXddIbH_uH7bndrStB3wVbHUOCnSy3YBI9uoZBiuTNohX9Ity1K8YQqkVVhXE6c2Fp3i0G5e8f09v50TP4-H72EEbzkZNSf0_xDyGyeDtVRfvex7OwTgg58T23MEjpxBgqhhpqW5pd3DHoIFpO4ThNX0uHpPE/s320/Spain%20invests%20in%20Pacdef%202024%20Program%20for%20new%20NBC%20reconnaissance%20vehicle%20925%20001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vamtac to serve as the basis for the Spanish army's new NBC vehicle. (Picture source: NATO)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/spain_invests_in_pacdef_2024_program_for_new_nbc_reconnaissance_vehicle.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></b></p>rudis01ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507345136123178684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-31899578530495530082024-03-18T02:49:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:49:38.565-07:00South Korean Navy to integrate locally-made Ship-to-Air Missile-II in future KDDX destroyers<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">According to the South Korean official media KTV on March 15, 2024, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) awarded a contract valued at 330.6 billion won (approximately $247.796 million) to LIG Nex1 for the development of a new long-range anti-aircraft defense system, named the Fleet Shared Ballistic Missile-II. This system is intended to potentially replace the American SM series missiles on the future KDDX next-generation destroyers. <a href="https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2024/march/14154-south-korean-navy-to-integrate-locally-made-ship-to-air-missile-ii-in-future-kddx-destroyers.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full defense news at this link...</span></b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTzgktBojJdP8Z-kDQYPj-RBD_uTQrD6qb1bGF3CGt5tk8l8nka1AhCuuIO1rpyJCCkcP7mdf_URoYI8-tQD1udwy0ws0d7EyAsZHstrz5II_1g-O3BHlLThz2wjpxHF1Clis8DISiYvne9XHn_4UJAv58cJoqU_ETeYZN-SncW_53fguTXaxeH_TOwQg/s925/South%20Korean%20Navy%20to%20integrate%20locally-made%20Ship-to-Air%20Missile-II%20in%20future%20KDDX%20fleet%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="925" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTzgktBojJdP8Z-kDQYPj-RBD_uTQrD6qb1bGF3CGt5tk8l8nka1AhCuuIO1rpyJCCkcP7mdf_URoYI8-tQD1udwy0ws0d7EyAsZHstrz5II_1g-O3BHlLThz2wjpxHF1Clis8DISiYvne9XHn_4UJAv58cJoqU_ETeYZN-SncW_53fguTXaxeH_TOwQg/w400-h264/South%20Korean%20Navy%20to%20integrate%20locally-made%20Ship-to-Air%20Missile-II%20in%20future%20KDDX%20fleet%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">According to sources, the Ship-to-Air Missile-II could replace the American SM series missiles currently utilized by South Korea. (Picture source: DAPA)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: arial;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/naval-news/naval-news-archive/2024/march/14154-south-korean-navy-to-integrate-locally-made-ship-to-air-missile-ii-in-future-kddx-destroyers.html" target="_blank"><b>Read more</b></a></span></div>rudis03ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386168388394283620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-75596926297975978602024-03-18T02:32:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:32:46.045-07:00Russia Prioritizes Military Equipment Delivery for Ukraine War Drops to Third in Arms Exports<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In a significant shift in global arms export dynamics, Russia has descended from its longstanding second-place ranking to third. This information comes from a detailed report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), as highlighted in a publication on Twitter by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) Intelligence Service on March 17, 2024. According to the latest data released by SIPRI, Russian arms exports experienced a drastic reduction of 53% between the comparative periods of 2014-2018 and 2019-2023. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/russia_prioritizes_military_equipment_delivery_for_ukraine_war_drops_to_third_in_arms_exports.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRhwNyFTtlwZHxDUFHb4vSxYyWwEYFvCvPQVNkbL6VdTSAD4jEwO7WT5lO5yvXhwBpXrmmjkDfwwxA3cAzXJSTiXlWxp-pGAG3kjwJS93TuRfvRmz3IULNcYEvvJ_vOIn_RjboSioc-y1JZXb3WexngNr7JFtEcilhdlVVSL3Xn21xZs3Kivn0EvWO-I/s925/Russia%20Prioritizes%20Military%20Equipment%20Delivery%20for%20Ukraine%20War%20Drops%20to%20Third%20in%20Arms%20Exports%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRhwNyFTtlwZHxDUFHb4vSxYyWwEYFvCvPQVNkbL6VdTSAD4jEwO7WT5lO5yvXhwBpXrmmjkDfwwxA3cAzXJSTiXlWxp-pGAG3kjwJS93TuRfvRmz3IULNcYEvvJ_vOIn_RjboSioc-y1JZXb3WexngNr7JFtEcilhdlVVSL3Xn21xZs3Kivn0EvWO-I/w400-h260/Russia%20Prioritizes%20Military%20Equipment%20Delivery%20for%20Ukraine%20War%20Drops%20to%20Third%20in%20Arms%20Exports%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>Russia escalates tank production in response to the Ukraine conflict. (Picture source: TASS)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/russia_prioritizes_military_equipment_delivery_for_ukraine_war_drops_to_third_in_arms_exports.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-87114783973957258182024-03-18T02:26:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:26:39.091-07:00Philippine Army takes part in first live firing exercises with SPH ATMOS 155mm<p> The Philippine Army participated for the first time in live fire drills utilizing the latest addition to its arsenal, the 155mm Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS), along with the 105mm M119 Howitzer. This event was a segment of the "Katihan" Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX), phase 2, conducted at Camp O'Donnell on Friday, March 15.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/philippine_army_takes_part_in_first_live_firing_exercises_with_sph_atmos_155mm.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8X4PBhVpCJB-8Wcu_uS65DR2QhmykXrNWZEUn1Mu1HTQ1bMH4sDDzo2iVMBCdHMJBhd_Vc12t977k-6j3ywKmrS8AuKxOFZXIKW-vlr1WqWwind5Bu7931764YxilZDziuGRsJTpb1Om8Rmy1iGyVuysd6_oqv6IqO8o88vZ6MS8C-Nu3mF7DFMlmmc/s925/Philippine%20Army%20takes%20part%20in%20live%20firing%20exercises%20with%20SPH%20ATMOS%20155mm%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8X4PBhVpCJB-8Wcu_uS65DR2QhmykXrNWZEUn1Mu1HTQ1bMH4sDDzo2iVMBCdHMJBhd_Vc12t977k-6j3ywKmrS8AuKxOFZXIKW-vlr1WqWwind5Bu7931764YxilZDziuGRsJTpb1Om8Rmy1iGyVuysd6_oqv6IqO8o88vZ6MS8C-Nu3mF7DFMlmmc/s320/Philippine%20Army%20takes%20part%20in%20live%20firing%20exercises%20with%20SPH%20ATMOS%20155mm%20925%20001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Philippine Army participated in live fire drills utilizing the latest addition to its arsenal, the 155mm ATMOS 2000. (Picture source: MB)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/philippine_army_takes_part_in_first_live_firing_exercises_with_sph_atmos_155mm.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></b></p>rudis01ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507345136123178684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-66112299352987401582024-03-18T02:23:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:23:13.902-07:00US Army tests next-gen autonomous Anduril's Ghost-X Unmanned Aircraft System<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: arial;">From February 23 to March 20, 2024, the U.S. Army evaluated the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Ghost-X during Project Convergence – Capstone 4 (PC-C4) at Fort Irwin, California. Developed by Anduril Industries, Ghost-X represents the latest advancement in the autonomous Ghost drone series, designed to meet the stringent requirements of reconnaissance, security, and force protection missions. <b><span style="color: #ffa400;"><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us_army_tests_next-gen_autonomous_anduril_s_ghost-x_unmanned_aircraft_system.html" target="_blank">Read full Defense News at this link:</a></span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliZdbxk_1fmRflZLn_xVVjd7Ktex2kBFQqLXJl9xiY891WzG5g0WRFGUh8_t7eqLEERgAUK6kENPWH-lEPg_cg5QwDb-LeT4CDfOByAmRQ1R6kqkSBMUkXmUb85M0IFIjGN4yo1ZQeWbilDymZJzYoPRhoRExOkuyAcqLV3_I5F1b4N99ycf0Ki1ApoU/s925/US%20Army%20tests%20next-gen%20autonomous%20Anduril's%20Ghost-X%20Unmanned%20Aircraft%20System.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliZdbxk_1fmRflZLn_xVVjd7Ktex2kBFQqLXJl9xiY891WzG5g0WRFGUh8_t7eqLEERgAUK6kENPWH-lEPg_cg5QwDb-LeT4CDfOByAmRQ1R6kqkSBMUkXmUb85M0IFIjGN4yo1ZQeWbilDymZJzYoPRhoRExOkuyAcqLV3_I5F1b4N99ycf0Ki1ApoU/s320/US%20Army%20tests%20next-gen%20autonomous%20Anduril's%20Ghost-X%20Unmanned%20Aircraft%20System.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Next-Generation Autonomous Anduril's Ghost-X Unmanned Aircraft System (Picture source: Anduril)</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us_army_tests_next-gen_autonomous_anduril_s_ghost-x_unmanned_aircraft_system.html" target="_blank">Read more</a></b></span></div>rudis02ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13583137376101461273noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-85308384416814292242024-03-18T02:19:00.000-07:002024-03-18T02:19:12.120-07:00South Korea announces international tender for new special forces pistol<p> South Korea has announced an international tender to acquire a new pistol for its special forces. This ambitious project, titled "Special Operations Pistol Program," is led by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) aiming to enhance the operational capacity of its armed forces.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_announces_international_tender_for_new_special_forces_pistol.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDkyowybN9XKCGwJmNrF7GgWpITPg84CXqFjAarxngcELqcm9C9AN5HO9x-yN9a2zck7JVp1PkMvOSQiiahOn3Ei-QJM4WqZfqa2Cn69oORHl22jHhNIUlWv9EPKFQHYBdgWIZK0OpbGMX-FMiW1GqD3YVcuyse58HtlLEKtgj6YNN7FYeYsdlBU9_BU/s925/South%20Korea%20announces%20international%20tender%20for%20new%20special%20forces%20pistol%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="925" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioDkyowybN9XKCGwJmNrF7GgWpITPg84CXqFjAarxngcELqcm9C9AN5HO9x-yN9a2zck7JVp1PkMvOSQiiahOn3Ei-QJM4WqZfqa2Cn69oORHl22jHhNIUlWv9EPKFQHYBdgWIZK0OpbGMX-FMiW1GqD3YVcuyse58HtlLEKtgj6YNN7FYeYsdlBU9_BU/s320/South%20Korea%20announces%20international%20tender%20for%20new%20special%20forces%20pistol%20925%20001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Illustrative image of the future Korean pistol. (Picture source: Army Recognition)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/south_korea_announces_international_tender_for_new_special_forces_pistol.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></b></p>rudis01ARGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00507345136123178684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-55174675865382713022024-03-18T01:51:00.000-07:002024-03-18T01:51:15.393-07:00Italian Air Force and Navy F-35s to be armed with AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on March 15 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.6 million.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2024-defense-news-aviation/march/9606-italian-air-force-and-navy-f-35s-to-be-armed-with-aim-9x-sidewinder-missiles.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8o5-sSwSXWcthS5LnSLDZ94IkZhpwfZwzYsL9mqHopRMASJ2x4oJVDMglNJyJ0nYz2F14zRmtx4bms0AJt-h3yAbY1tDIh0fx8RVl4RHx3Gal_0cI6MRep_rZisVFpm2tPR9gMRSOfFqAIcCoOk6EKsP_FIQCncHmvEhoLgHunwyifO1ub6yCTVmfIPIA/s925/Italian%20Air%20Force%20and%20Navy%20F-35s%20to%20be%20armed%20AIM-9X%20Sidewinder%20missiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="618" data-original-width="925" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8o5-sSwSXWcthS5LnSLDZ94IkZhpwfZwzYsL9mqHopRMASJ2x4oJVDMglNJyJ0nYz2F14zRmtx4bms0AJt-h3yAbY1tDIh0fx8RVl4RHx3Gal_0cI6MRep_rZisVFpm2tPR9gMRSOfFqAIcCoOk6EKsP_FIQCncHmvEhoLgHunwyifO1ub6yCTVmfIPIA/w400-h268/Italian%20Air%20Force%20and%20Navy%20F-35s%20to%20be%20armed%20AIM-9X%20Sidewinder%20missiles.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #616161; font-family: ABeeZee, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Italy plans to order a total of 60 F-35As and 30 F-35Bs (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/news/defense-aviation-news/2024-defense-news-aviation/march/9606-italian-air-force-and-navy-f-35s-to-be-armed-with-aim-9x-sidewinder-missiles.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></u></b></span></p>Alain HENRY de FRAHANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265212278951578222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-28010841633189472652024-03-18T01:04:00.000-07:002024-03-18T01:04:34.114-07:00US Army unveils $185.9 billion budget proposal for 2025<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The U.S. Army released its fiscal year 2025 presidential budget request of $185.9 billion on Monday, detailing how the service intends to man, train and equip the force into the future. Christopher Hurd, Army News Service, reports.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us_army_unveils_$185.9_billion_budget_proposal_for_2025.html" target="_blank">Read full news at this link...</a></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdkQ5fJssMygt86cKk1Lua4MaEXpXg5S6rOTVY9fW3iaZ3WUeE230vIhDSOodd-hQJZrJ_yqeeVUnlNDIhVXYFAQQ9mae7MfFkPRF9JVXfA0Z9PH4o1c1NJeUddXN0kpALZv5l9PnNeoMYExrqrtUB_T3TpCFQewxHYYoWmE7h3YeanAgxnAD8yDs5P5Y/s925/US%20Army%20unveils%20$185.9%20billion%20budget%20proposal%20for%202025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="925" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEdkQ5fJssMygt86cKk1Lua4MaEXpXg5S6rOTVY9fW3iaZ3WUeE230vIhDSOodd-hQJZrJ_yqeeVUnlNDIhVXYFAQQ9mae7MfFkPRF9JVXfA0Z9PH4o1c1NJeUddXN0kpALZv5l9PnNeoMYExrqrtUB_T3TpCFQewxHYYoWmE7h3YeanAgxnAD8yDs5P5Y/w400-h266/US%20Army%20unveils%20$185.9%20billion%20budget%20proposal%20for%202025.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #616161; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division participate in the distinguished-visitors day as part of Griffin Shock 23 held at Bemowo Piskie, Poland, May 19, 2023 (Picture source: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Agustín Montañez)</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us_army_unveils_$185.9_billion_budget_proposal_for_2025.html" target="_blank">Read more...</a></u></b></span></p>Alain HENRY de FRAHANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265212278951578222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-16200549263690979782024-03-17T08:04:00.000-07:002024-03-17T08:04:04.568-07:00Military Equipment Russian-Ukrainian Conflict - Episode 1: Russian TOS-1A Thermobaric Rocket Launcher<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian Conflict, where strategy and firepower converge on the modern battlefield, Army Recognition is launching a comprehensive series of in-depth articles that scrutinize the military equipment used by Russian and Ukrainian forces. The inaugural episode focuses on the Russian TOS-1A thermobaric rocket launcher, a weapon that epitomizes the harrowing power and technological sophistication inherent in contemporary warfare. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/military_equipment_russian-ukrainian_conflict_-_episode_1_russian_tos-1a_thermobaric_rocket_launcher.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read News Russia Ukraine War at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnGIBGuaHOSRMB_PVbRUmvxb_2NwXo5Osfndcs8auXERCDYgD_oohyphenhyphentm2ZqsdfwgPEGVqCbB5HdTQ0HQPc03pmr84WkrPnXZYjedOQ63d-VFV_FCUbCrFr4FE2Qj_IMVXrGHCUuvPim5UKjk-k451Ll0svmyWfoich3HBl1LtdOZSaptx3fs0jfTcEHk/s925/Military%20Equipment%20Russian-Ukrainian%20Conflict%20-%20Episode%201%20Russian%20TOS-1A%20Thermobaric%20Rocket%20Launcher%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="925" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnGIBGuaHOSRMB_PVbRUmvxb_2NwXo5Osfndcs8auXERCDYgD_oohyphenhyphentm2ZqsdfwgPEGVqCbB5HdTQ0HQPc03pmr84WkrPnXZYjedOQ63d-VFV_FCUbCrFr4FE2Qj_IMVXrGHCUuvPim5UKjk-k451Ll0svmyWfoich3HBl1LtdOZSaptx3fs0jfTcEHk/w400-h265/Military%20Equipment%20Russian-Ukrainian%20Conflict%20-%20Episode%201%20Russian%20TOS-1A%20Thermobaric%20Rocket%20Launcher%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>The TOS-1A flamethrower thermobaric rocket launcher has been deployed by Russian forces in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022. (Picture source Russian MoD)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_conflict_war_2022/military_equipment_russian-ukrainian_conflict_-_episode_1_russian_tos-1a_thermobaric_rocket_launcher.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-66865807496910435312024-03-17T07:09:00.000-07:002024-03-17T07:09:04.411-07:00US-Promised M1117 Armored Vehicles Are Now in Service with Ukrainian Army<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On March 16, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces showcased their newly acquired M1117 4x4 armored personnel carriers that were donated by the United States, signaling a significant boost in Ukraine's military capabilities amidst ongoing conflicts. The first batch of these M1117 armored vehicles has been deployed with the 425th Assault Battalion Skala, part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us-promised_m1117_armored_vehicles_are_now_in_service_with_ukrainian_army.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGX73qbie9ctZU4m2Uc2L9xPdiUJVzTvQll18g0DF0GesQ2WXsJjU8CHzURYek8UEZsZEtY-y43ymfoNojkH7gu5ayzHT65rTJTVfz-klS-LDpyD77yt6Y1a-hp9WCjfGK7eMcp__REhbsTGtX4x9uzzfDlnniAyjx4Ikr6B-xYSFQycvOy48FcS3LRo/s925/U.S.-Promised%20M1117%20Armored%20Vehicles%20Are%20Now%20in%20Service%20with%20Ukrainian%20Army%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="925" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGX73qbie9ctZU4m2Uc2L9xPdiUJVzTvQll18g0DF0GesQ2WXsJjU8CHzURYek8UEZsZEtY-y43ymfoNojkH7gu5ayzHT65rTJTVfz-klS-LDpyD77yt6Y1a-hp9WCjfGK7eMcp__REhbsTGtX4x9uzzfDlnniAyjx4Ikr6B-xYSFQycvOy48FcS3LRo/w400-h261/U.S.-Promised%20M1117%20Armored%20Vehicles%20Are%20Now%20in%20Service%20with%20Ukrainian%20Army%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>U.S. donated M1117 armored vehicles are now in service with the 425th Assault Battalion Skala of the Ukrainian army. (Picture source Skala Batalion)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/us-promised_m1117_armored_vehicles_are_now_in_service_with_ukrainian_army.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-87569677556994061302024-03-16T08:25:00.000-07:002024-03-16T08:25:16.338-07:00Greece Ramps Up Military Support for Ukraine with Czech Partnership Including Rockets and Howitzers<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Citing information published on the Greek newspaper website "Ekathimerini" on March 15, 2024, Greece has committed to augmenting its military assistance to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts. The Greek government has outlined a strategic plan to supply Ukraine with a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition through a collaborative effort with the Czech Republic. This initiative ensures that Greece's contribution does not impact its own defense reserves. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/greece_ramps_up_military_support_for_ukraine_with_czech_partnership_with_rockets_and_howitzers.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf6lkz3zBqB2BXicqy6yqTQalN9aZRyPW4eIZDVU0-FpySVUJNVlFAPXnU1Uog1xQErHNxM6C4_wAHx0j_Q_6QwUSQCtczYh8nXDGz08GHcR8i0KOnkWbisA0nd6YoNoYXjKCeuLkWrGBWt97Y7svzt6xLcK9Pvgz4MkQw9Shre8XpXimfl9Pv-BQqsY/s925/Greece%20Ramps%20Up%20Military%20Support%20for%20Ukraine%20with%20Czech%20Partnership%20with%20Rockets%20and%20Howitzers%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="623" data-original-width="925" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBf6lkz3zBqB2BXicqy6yqTQalN9aZRyPW4eIZDVU0-FpySVUJNVlFAPXnU1Uog1xQErHNxM6C4_wAHx0j_Q_6QwUSQCtczYh8nXDGz08GHcR8i0KOnkWbisA0nd6YoNoYXjKCeuLkWrGBWt97Y7svzt6xLcK9Pvgz4MkQw9Shre8XpXimfl9Pv-BQqsY/w400-h270/Greece%20Ramps%20Up%20Military%20Support%20for%20Ukraine%20with%20Czech%20Partnership%20with%20Rockets%20and%20Howitzers%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>The M114A1 is an upgraded version of the M114 155mm howitzer, an American towed artillery piece used by various countries' armed forces since its introduction in the 1940s. (Picture source Wikimedia)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/greece_ramps_up_military_support_for_ukraine_with_czech_partnership_with_rockets_and_howitzers.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-202856616895302051.post-7781461116556966632024-03-16T07:41:00.000-07:002024-03-16T07:41:22.430-07:00UK MoD and McLaren Racing Forge Innovative Partnership to Advance Military Technology<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial;">In an ambitious move aimed at bolstering the UK's defense capabilities through cutting-edge technology, the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with McLaren Racing, a British motor racing team. The collaboration revealed on March 15, 2024, seeks to leverage McLaren Racing's extensive experience in motorsport innovation for a variety of defense projects. <b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/uk_mod_and_mclaren_racing_forge_innovative_partnership_to_advance_military_technology.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Read full Defense News at this link ...</span></a></u></b><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdyoScnmOrpgBPu4mACgGnnyH8ZnnpLgxdGgpJWX578A-A9Rp_qUWctFRY9sOsGaShItN5I4CVeeWwzVc102H0lKLNpHYgCAaybAYkCDvnVmJB2RZnJrhkqdUOhNjMVmIIK0QDUBFlKqwVvMOyqaeRVZzUmL-8j0RZbiEAyaB5HsgaNlbUENcp4LhLGk/s925/UK%20MoD%20and%20McLaren%20Racing%20Forge%20Innovative%20Partnership%20to%20Advance%20Military%20Technology%20925%20001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="925" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMdyoScnmOrpgBPu4mACgGnnyH8ZnnpLgxdGgpJWX578A-A9Rp_qUWctFRY9sOsGaShItN5I4CVeeWwzVc102H0lKLNpHYgCAaybAYkCDvnVmJB2RZnJrhkqdUOhNjMVmIIK0QDUBFlKqwVvMOyqaeRVZzUmL-8j0RZbiEAyaB5HsgaNlbUENcp4LhLGk/w400-h272/UK%20MoD%20and%20McLaren%20Racing%20Forge%20Innovative%20Partnership%20to%20Advance%20Military%20Technology%20925%20001.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><b>A British Army land rover with an electric engine sits alongside the NEOM McLaren Extreme E race car. (MOD Crown Copyright 2024)</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><u><a href="https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2024_global_security_army_industry/uk_mod_and_mclaren_racing_forge_innovative_partnership_to_advance_military_technology.html" target="_blank">Read More</a></u></b></span><br /><br /></div>Army Recognitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16352910468931253835noreply@blogger.com0