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South Korea cleared for 103 AIM-9X missiles
The United States has approved a possible $125 million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea covering 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, additional guidance units and associated support.
UK troops to trial foot-launched military paragliders
British troops are preparing to trial a new foot-launched military paraglider developed by Wiltshire-based start-up Blakcro with around £6 million in Ministry of Defence support.
Castelion raises $1bn for hypersonic weapons
US defence technology company Castelion has announced a $1 billion Series C financing round intended to expand production of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile.
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USS North Carolina leaves dry dock after overhaul
Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina has left dry dock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing the dry-dock phase of a scheduled maintenance and modernisation period.
Type 45 destroyers could stay in service beyond 2035
A funded study will decide whether the Type 45s are extended beyond their 2035 retirement, with the answer not due until 2027-28.
American warship opens fire with new gun in Indian ocean
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mustin has fired its recently installed Mark 38 Mod 4 30mm weapon during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, continuing operational use of the system after the ship became the first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer fitted with the new variant.
Royal Navy warship to provide air defence for Ireland
According to a report in The Irish Times, a Royal Navy warship will provide air defence during a meeting of EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in Ireland next week.
USS George Washington marks 200,000th carrier landing
USS George Washington has completed its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery, with an F-35C Lightning II making the milestone landing while the carrier operated in the Indian Ocean.
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South Korea cleared for 103 AIM-9X missiles
The United States has approved a possible $125 million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea covering 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, additional guidance units and associated support.
UK troops to trial foot-launched military paragliders
British troops are preparing to trial a new foot-launched military paraglider developed by Wiltshire-based start-up Blakcro with around £6 million in Ministry of Defence support.
Castelion raises $1bn for hypersonic weapons
US defence technology company Castelion has announced a $1 billion Series C financing round intended to expand production of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile.
Ukraine maps supply chain behind Russian Iskander missiles
Ukraine's military intelligence has published new data identifying components, companies and individuals it says are connected to production of Russia's 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missile, including dozens of foreign-made electronic parts.
US and Canadian forces practise cruise missile defence
NORAD and US Northern Command are running Exercise Amalgam Dart across North America until 1 September, covering cruise missile defence scenarios and coordination with allied forces in the Arctic.
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Finland orders Saab RBS 70 NG air defence system
Finland has placed an initial order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system, extending its use of the Swedish company's ground-based missile family.
Netherlands orders Saab mobile camouflage systems
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year agreement with Saab covering the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, with an initial order placed for equipment to be fitted to Royal Netherlands Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicles.
Babcock extends Plymouth Argyle partnership
Babcock has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle for a further three years, expanding its support for the club's women's team and taking naming rights to its Foulston Park training facility.
Minister acknowledges Challenger 3 supply chain delays
Ministers acknowledge Challenger 3 supply chain delays, but say the Defence Investment Plan gives industry the certainty to work through them.
BAE gets £4m UK artillery parts framework
BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement worth up to £4 million to supply artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapon-system components to the UK Ministry of Defence, including parts associated with the 105mm Light Gun.
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