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11 December

Arms

Pictured at night is the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) firing at Kirkcudbright Ranges. Army Reserve Royal Artillery Regiment has been firing one of the Army's most sophisticated weapons platforms, in the southwest of Scotland this week. Reserve soldiers from 101 Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, fired the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at Kirkcudbright Ranges on the Solway coast, in Dumfries and Galloway. This is the first time in the last 15 years, that the GMLRS has been fired in Scotland. The GMLRS is a self-propelled, armoured missile and rocket launcher, which can fire 12 rounds per minute to a distance of up to 180 miles. It is one of the Royal Artillery's most powerful weapons. The reservists, who only get to fire live MLRS very rarely, were doing so as part of their Annual Deployment Exercise, which sees them practice all of their basic soldier and specialist Artillery skills for two weeks. This is in addition to the training they get on Drill Nights at their Army Reserve Centres, and on weekend exercises and deployments.

NATO Orders Smoke Dischargers for British Army Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

NATO has contracted ISTEC to deliver smoke discharger systems for the British Army’s new M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

11 December

Arms

Mark Fulton

Evolving Artillery Needs: What Ukraine’s Frontline Reveals About Modern Indirect Fires

The Ukraine war highlights the importance of evolving artillery systems to balance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability over cutting-edge complexity.

9 December

Cyber

Joe Saballa

NATO’s New Integrated Cyber Defense Center to Be Operational by 2028: Official

By 2028, NATO’s new Integrated Cyber Defense Center will be fully operational across multiple locations, enhancing the alliance’s ability to address escalating cyber threats.

5 December

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Russian Ship Fired Signal Flares Roward German Helicopter

Germany's defense minister voiced concern about a Russian ship firing a signal flare towards a German military helicopter in the Baltic Sea.

5 December

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says West Ignoring Warnings Over Sending Troops to Ukraine

Russia on Thursday accused the West of failing to heed the Kremlin's warnings over the dangers of dispatching troops to support Ukraine.

3 December

Air

Helsing HX-2 strike drone flying in the air

Christine Casimiro

Helsing Unveils Swarm-Capable Strike Drone Equipped With AI

Helsing has unveiled a new strike drone called “HX-2,” which is already in production and has its core technology deployed in Ukraine.

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30 November

Business

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Staff Writer With AFP

Rheinmetall, Lithuania Pave Way to Building Ammunition Plant

Rheinmetall and Lithuania signed deals to build a $190 million ammunition plant to make artillery shells, while Vilnius keeps eyeing Russia.

29 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany Seeks to Buy Four Submarines for $5B to Boost NATO

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius wants to order four new submarines to help meet NATO's security requirements in Europe.

27 November

Arms

Joe Saballa

Greece Picks Armenia Over Ukraine to Receive Obsolete Air Defense Systems

Despite continued calls for military aid to Ukraine, NATO-member Greece has selected Russian-ally Armenia to receive its obsolete air defense systems.

26 November

Europe