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Chinese scientists and engineers have created a machine gun capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute per barrel. The weapon, developed in Taiyuan, can be fitted with up to five barrels, allowing for a total maximum rate of fire of two million rounds per minute, according to its creators.
North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile that travelled about 1,100 km over the Sea of Japan, reaching an altitude of 100 km.
The Slovenian government has officially announced the cancellation of a €350 million contract for the purchase of 45 Boxer 8x8 armoured personnel carriers through the Organisation for Co-operation in Defence and Security (OCCAR). In a statement released on Thursday, the acquisition was called "ill-advised".
Skydweller Aero has successfully conducted a series of test flights of the Autonomous Maritime Patrol Aircraft (AMPA) in preparation for its operational deployment in 2025.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a billions of shekels contract with the Israel Aerospace Company to expand production of Arrow-3 interceptor missiles.
The Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW), a part of the state-owned defence holding PGZ Group, will increase production of 155 mm Krab self-propelled howitzers.
The United States has announced its readiness to sell used F-16 fighter jets to Colombia and is already awaiting a response from the Colombian side to schedule a visit during which representatives will be able to inspect the aircraft at Lockheed Martin bases.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced that the new Shchedryk unmanned aerial vehicle developed by domestic manufacturers has been approved for operation.
Denmark has announced a significant increase in its defence budget to strengthen Greenland's security, responding to Trump's threats against the island.
The first two F-35As purchased by Poland have arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The aircraft are being prepared for the start of the training programme, in which Polish pilots will fly these fighters for the first time in January 2025.
The Ministry of Defence of India has signed a contract for the production of another batch of K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers. The guns will be manufactured at local facilities in cooperation with South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace.
The supply of UAVs from the international Drone Coalition to Ukraine will begin in January 2025. This was stated by Deputy Defence Secretary Luke Pollard during a speech in the House of Commons, according to Yevropeiska Pravda.
Following a missile attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on 18 December on the Russian enterprise Kamensky Combine in Rostov Region, which produces solid rocket fuel for ballistic missiles, critical damage was reported.
The US Army has deployed upgraded M270A2 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in Europe.
The United Kingdom has announced a new £225 million military aid package for Ukraine aimed at strengthening the country's defence capabilities.
