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The Defence Technology and Quality Agency (DTAQ) has successfully conducted certification tests of a domestic missile. It is called the Korean Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile (KTSSM).
Germany may announce a new military aid package for Ukraine in the near future. This was reported by the German newspaper Der Spiegel, citing sources in the German government familiar with the situation.
This week, the UK officially announced the transfer of Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. With a launch range of up to 250km, they will pose a great challenge to the Russian army and allow Ukrainian pilots to strike while remaining out of range of enemy air defences.
The Australian Army recently received hands-on training in the use of the NASAMS air defence system. Australia will adopt an advanced surface-to-air missile system with domestic components.
The US Department of Defence has awarded additional funding to Raytheon Missiles & Defence and Northrop Grumman, which are working on the Glide Phase Intercept (GPI) missile concept. The interceptor is designed to destroy hypersonic weapons.
Turkey continues to test various weapons on the Bayraktar Akinci drone. This week, Baykar's drone launched a Cakir missile.
North Macedonia last year handed over a Su-25 attack aircraft (NATO codified as Frogfoot) to Ukraine. The Air Force recently showed pictures of the aircraft for the first time.
Turkey's fifth-generation KAAN fighter may be more expensive than expected. This was announced by Temel Kotil, CEO of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
The German Air Force has tested a German version of the M903 launcher, which is part of the MIM-104 Patriot air defence system. A press release appeared on the Lockheed Martin website.
The other day we wrote that wreckage of Russian Kh-55 missile (NATO codification: AS-15 Kent) was found in Poland. Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak confirmed that a Russian missile had landed on Polish territory, but did not name its type.
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift military transport helicopters to Germany. The statement was published on the Defence and Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) website.
The Czech Army has received new TITUS (Tactical Infantry Transport and Utility System) armoured vehicles.
The Ukrainian Air Force has received 28 aircraft from foreign partners. Half of them were handed over by Poland.
In winter this year, the USA announced that it would hand over Abrams tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Now it is finally known when the vehicles will arrive in Ukraine.
The Directorate of Administration and Budget has authorised the multi-year procurement of GMLRS precision-guided missiles and PAC-3 MSE missiles. The decision was taken after a slight delay due to the need to gather additional information.
