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The US military is concerned that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) may receive a new intercontinental ballistic missile. This is stated in a new report to the US Congress on Chinese defence and security developments.
Vietnam has tested the S-300PMU-1 air defence system. The military launched an anti-aircraft missile for the first time in 20 years.
The Italian Air Force plans to integrate Meteor BVRAAM medium-range missiles on the TF-2000A fighter jets, better known as the Eurofighter Typhoon. The service recently conducted live launches, completing the first phase of testing.
Germany is buying Israel's Arrow-3 missile defence system. It will be deployed near Berlin.
Ukraine has agreed with the USA on permanent deliveries of ATACMS missiles. This was announced by Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
The war in Ukraine has revived the demand for weapons. Some systems have become very popular thanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. For example, the M142 HIMARS.
The Philippine Army is working to reinforce its coastline. To do so, it may purchase an additional batch of BrahMos systems.
Japan has tested a railgun. According to the Procurement and Logistics Technology Agency, it was the first ever test of an electromagnetic accelerator on board a ship.
Germany will arm Brandenburg-class frigates (F123) with RBS-15 Mk.3 anti-ship missiles, according to a document published on the Tenders Electronic Daily platform.
Lockheed Martin has reached a major milestone in the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) programme. The company partnered with the Missile Defence Agency to conduct a digital pre-design verification.
Boeing is working on a Powered Joint Direct Attack Munition (P-JDAM) kit. The company has found an engine supplier.
The second day has passed since Ukraine first used ATACMS. Details of the ballistic missiles continue to emerge.
A few weeks ago it was reported that if the ATACMS deliveries were approved, the United States would transfer a small batch of ballistic missiles to Ukraine. This appears to have been the case.
Ukraine has received ATACMS. Now we can talk about it for sure. The information about the use was confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Moreover, the Armed Forces have already published the first video of the launch.
US 155mm artillery systems will be able to destroy targets within a radius of 150 kilometres. Boeing is developing the Ramjet 155 long-range projectile for this purpose.
