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German-Dutch Air Defence Task Force Deploys to Slovakia

German-Dutch Air Defence Task Force Deploys to Slovakia

RAMSTEIN, Germany –– A binational, Dutch-German Air and Missile Defence Task Force is deploying PATRIOT systems near Sliač airbase, Slovakia in April to reinforce NATO’s defence capabilities on the Eastern flank following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

After an official Invitation of the …

Philippine Army Test-Fires New Israeli-Made SP Howitzers

Philippine Army Test-Fires New Israeli-Made SP Howitzers

MANILA — The Philippine Army’s artillery units have test-fired for the first time its newly-acquired Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) 155mm/52 caliber self-propelled artillery pieces.

In a statement sent to reporters Sunday, Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said the live-f…

U.S., Iceland Wrap Up Exercise Northern Viking 2022

U.S., Iceland Wrap Up Exercise Northern Viking 2022

KEFLAVÍK, Iceland — CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters buzzed overhead as two landing craft, air cushions from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) stormed the beach. U.S. and Royal Marines poured out of the helicopters as light armored vehicles drove ashore to …
Lithuania Lauds Germany, US As Main Arms Suppliers

Lithuania Lauds Germany, US As Main Arms Suppliers

The most extensive cooperation Lithuania has in the effort to modernize our Armed Forces and in armament and equipment acquisitions are our strategic partners, Germany and the United States of America. Such acquisitions over the past several years amount to EUR 0.5 billion with the U.S. and nearly E…
Netherlands Wants NH90 Midlife Update But Lacks Funds

Netherlands Wants NH90 Midlife Update But Lacks Funds

All 19 NH90 maritime combat helicopters will receive a major upgrade. This so-called midlife update is necessary to keep the aircraft operationally relevant, State Secretary Christoph van der Maat reported to the House today.

The NH90 is used for maritime combat tasks on board ships, such as reco…


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