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10 February

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 stealth multirole fighter aircraft

Russia Receives Upgraded Su-57 Fighter Jets With Advanced Weapons

The Russian Defense Ministry has received a “large batch” of upgraded Su-57 fighter jets, manufactured by United Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec.

10 February

Christine Casimiro

Saab Eyes Arming Gripen Fighter Jets With APKWS Rockets Against Drones

Saab is exploring arming the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet with the advanced precision kill weapon system as a low-cost counter-drone option.

10 February

Jodesz Gavilan

France Sends Replacement SAMP/T Radar to Ukraine Amid Air Defense Needs

France will send Ukraine a replacement radar for its SAMP/T anti‑aircraft missile system while one unit is under repair.

10 February

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Jodesz Gavilan

Armenia Boosts Military With US V-BAT Drones

Armenia has confirmed the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a concrete step in its expanding military cooperation with Washington.

10 February

Jodesz Gavilan

US Clears $185M Military Spare Parts Sale to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a possible $185-million foreign military sale of Class IX spare parts and related equipment to Ukraine.

10 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to Build Anti-Tank Mine Facility in Latvia

German company Dynamit Nobel Defence will establish an anti-tank mine production facility in Latvia as part of a push to strengthen local and European defense supply chains.

9 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders Major IRIS-T Missile Package From Diehl

Germany has contracted Diehl Defence to procure the IRIS-T family of guided missiles for the German Armed Forces.

9 February

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop, Global Military Receive US Army Penalties Over Late Ukraine Ammo

The US Army is collecting penalties from Northrop Grumman and Global Military Products over late shipments of artillery ammunition intended for Ukraine.

9 February