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10 March

South Korean Cheongung-II Air Defense System Makes Combat Debut in UAE

The UAE’s South Korean-made Cheongung-II surface-to-air defense system has intercepted Iranian attacks, marking the system’s first combat use overseas.

10 March

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Receives First Upgraded M270 Multiple Rocket Launchers

The UK has received the first upgraded M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, marking the first step in modernizing its fleet.

9 March

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea Dispatching Cheongung-II Interceptors to UAE After Emergency Request

South Korea has agreed to dispatch Cheongung‑II air defense interceptors to the UAE following an emergency request from the Gulf state.

9 March

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.

9 March

Inder Singh Bisht

US Air Force Funds Production Ramp-Up for Lockheed’s LRASM Missile

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $53-million contract modification to ramp up production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile.

9 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukrainian Bohdana Howitzer Production Expands to Poland

Poland’s Ponar Wadowice and Ukraine’s NKMZ have formed a joint venture to produce the Bohdana 155mm howitzer in Poland.

9 March

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Type 12 missile launcher vehicle.

Christine Casimiro

Japan Prepares to Deploy First Batch of Type 12 Long-Range Missiles in Kyushu

Launchers for the first batch of Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-ship long-range missiles have arrived at an army camp in the country’s southwest, signaling preparations for deployment.

9 March

A soldier provides security with an M240B medium machine gun during a mission in Afghanistan.

Jodesz Gavilan

FN America Wins $9.9M US Machine Gun Contract

FN America has secured a $9.9-million contract to deliver additional M240B medium machine guns to the US Army and Navy.

6 March

Bea Castañeda

Guide to the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): A New Era in Long‑Range Fires

This guide examines how the PrSM upgrades army capabilities, extends strike distance, and strengthens long-range precision fires against high-value targets.

5 March