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Sep- 2024 -

4 September

Members of HMAS Albany utilise the new bridge simulators at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. *** Local Caption *** Navys Patrol Boat Force will be better prepared for protecting Australias northern advances thanks to the two new bridge simulators implemented at Defence Establishment Berrimah, Northern Territory. The containerised full-mission simulators are based on the Arafura Class OPV and are provided by Pivot Maritime International. Designed to simulate bridge operations at sea, they are capable of supporting a full range of navigation training.

Australia Unveils Containerized Arafura Patrol Ship Simulators for Navy

The Royal Australian Navy has launched two new containerized bridge simulators in Darwin, to prepare future Arafura patrol vessel operators.

4 September

ACS Bullfrog counter-UAS gun preparing to fire against drone targets

Rojoef Manuel

Texas Startup Demos Anti-Drone Gun

Allen Control Systems has demonstrated a counter-unmanned aerial system gun at a US DoD tactical solutions convention in Indiana.

3 September

Rojoef Manuel

Tunisian Air Force Accepts Texan II Flight Simulator From Textron Subsidiary

Textron’s TRU Simulation segment has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer to the Tunisian Air Force.

3 September

Khorunzhy armored personnel carrier based on the Soviet BTR-60 system

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Greenlights Supply of Soviet Khorunzhy Armored Vehicles to Military

Ukraine has approved distribution of Khorunzhy armored personnel carriers to the armed forces to defend against Russia’s aggression.

3 September

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Viking Amphibious Vehicles From the Netherlands

The Netherlands has sent 28 Bandvagn S10 “Viking” amphibious vehicles to Ukraine to support its defense against Russia’s continuing invasion.

3 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Heckler & Koch to Supply New Sniper Rifle to German Special Forces

The German Army has selected Heckler & Koch’s for the supply of G210 MR308A6 sniper rifles for its special forces.

3 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia’s August Advances in Ukraine Biggest Since October 2022

Russia advanced on 477 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in August, Moscow's biggest monthly increase since October 2022.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Orders Leonardo DRS Next-Gen Thermal Weapon Sights

The US Army has awarded Leonardo DRS a $117-million contract for the continued production of its next-generation thermal weapon sights.

2 September

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkey Test-Fires Longer Range ATMACA Cruise Missile

Turkey has test-fired the ATMACA Kara (land) surface-to-surface cruise missile, achieving its longest range and duration.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

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