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13 October

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on his visit to the eastern Ukrainian conflict zone, 2021

Zelensky Says Ukrainian Forces ‘Holding the Line’ in Kursk

Zelensky said that Moscow had attempted to push back Ukrainian positions in the Russian Kursk region but that Kyiv was "holding the line."

11 October

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO- Members of Fort Buchanan's Directorate of Emergency Services and the U.S. Army Reserve-Puerto Rico 1st Mission Support Command conducted an active terrorist threat training exercise on Aug 30 here. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class David Hernandez, 363rd Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Build US Army Reserve Training Center in Puerto Rico

Conti Federal has received a $29.6-million contract to build a US Army Reserve Training Center in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

11 October

Giulia Bernacchi

Spain Sends Locally Produced Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

Spain has confirmed the delivery of VAMTAC multi-purpose armored vehicles to support Ukraine’s military efforts.

11 October

A row of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) sit in a motorpool for issue and receiving for the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 15, 2024. The Spartan Brigade is the second brigade in the Army to receive the AMPVs and is currently undergoing familiarization and training to prepare Soldiers on the next generation of tracked combat vehicles in accordance with the Army’s key initiatives for lethality, readiness and modernization. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bernabe Lopez III)

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Produce 48 More AMPVs for US Army

BAE Systems has secured a $184-million contract modification to build 48 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles for the US Army.

11 October

Joe Saballa

Northrop Unveils Next-Gen M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun

Northrop Grumman has introduced a significant upgrade to its Bushmaster chain gun, now featuring a dual-feed capability.

10 October

120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition. Image: Rheinmetall

Inder Singh Bisht

Rheinmetall Develops Next-Gen Ammunition for German, British Tanks

Rheinmetall has delivered qualification samples of the new 120mm KE 2020 Neo tank ammunition to the German and British armies.

10 October

Rojoef Manuel

Maryland Company to Produce UGV Controllers for US Marine Corps

Advanced Defense Technologies Inc. has received a subcontract to produce unmanned ground vehicle controllers for the US Marine Corps.

10 October

Image of military working dog Bruce, primed and ready to attempt an obstacle as the Royal Air Force Police Dog Display Team undergo training at RAF Henlow in preparation for future Dog trial events. This training culminated in the teams 2020 display season, having displayed at Crufts 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre in March 20. The team now looks forward to the Royal Air Force Military Working Dog Trials, held at RAF Honington in Sep 20, where members of the team will be competing.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Opens New Air Force Police Canine Hub in Marham

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a new kennel center for the Royal Air Force Police’s Military Working Dogs in Marham, Norfolk.

10 October

Joe Saballa

Indian Army Rolls Out First Overhauled T-90 Bhishma Tank

The Indian Army has unveiled its first fully upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 tank, offering enhanced lethality, mobility, and survivability across diverse terrains.

9 October

U.S. Soldiers from the 194th Engineer Brigade, Tennessee National Guard, perform horizontal construction training on various pieces of equipment while building foundations and roads during Resolute Castle 2018, at the Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, May 12, 2018. Resolute Castle is a multinational training exercise for NATO and U.S. Army engineers, which supports Atlantic Resolve by promoting interoperability. Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of the United States’ commitment to the collective security of Europe through the deployment of rotational U.S. forces in cooperation with NATO ally and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew McNeil / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Rojoef Manuel

Conti Federal to Support US Defense Infrastructure Projects in Poland

Conti Federal Services has secured a $98-million deal to provide expertise for US Department of Defense infrastructure projects in Poland.

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