Friday, June 3, 2022

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Norwegian self-propelled howitzers spotted in Ukraine

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 01:00 AM PDT

Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency has released photos showing recently received Norwegian M109A3GN 155mm self-propelled howitzers on road in the Kyiv region. On top of that, a recent video that surfaced on social media shows Ukrainian Soldiers from the 72nd Mechanized Brigade trained on the new M109A3GN 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The M109A3GN is the Norwegian version […]

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US begins training Ukrainians on HIMARS rocket artillery systems

Posted: 03 Jun 2022 12:31 AM PDT

Ukrainian Soldiers have begun training on the first U.S.-made rocket artillery systems at an undisclosed location outside of the country, according to a senior U.S. defense official. Citing a senior defense official, ABC reporter Matt Seyler reported that Ukrainian forces have begun training on the HIMARS being sent by the U.S. “U.S. trainers are working […]

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German arms manufacturer to supply 35mm ammunition to unnamed customers

Posted: 02 Jun 2022 04:22 AM PDT

German defense company Rheinmetall announced contracts from unnamed NATO  customers to supply 35mm ammunition. According to a press release from Rheinmetall, deliveries will take place in 2023 and 2024 and the contract is worth a total of around €20 million ($21.3 million). Between 2023 and 2024, Rheinmetall will supply the customer countries with various types […]

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Sweden to join international 6×6 armoured vehicle project

Posted: 02 Jun 2022 04:12 AM PDT

Finnish manufacturer Patria announced on Wednesday that Sweden has decided to join the research and development program of the common armoured 6×6 vehicle system (CAVS program).  The agreement was signed by the Swedish materiel administration (FMV), the Ministry of Defence of Finland, the Ministry of Defence of Latvia and Patria. Sweden is the third country to join […]

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