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9 June

Russian Strikes Kill Four Near Ukraine’s Kharkiv: Governor

Russian strikes killed four people and wounded 10 others in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, its governor said early Tuesday.

8 June

Impression image of an F-35 with JASSM-ER.

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves Long-Range JASSM-ER Missiles for Danish F-35s

The US Department of State has approved a potential $842-million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles-Extended Range to Denmark.

8 June

A Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicle tests its water-tight seals at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 14. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Cleared to Buy Assault Amphibious Vehicles From US

The US State Department has approved a $30.6-million foreign military sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Italy.

8 June

The unmanned surface vessel Seahawk sits pierside outside of The International Convention Centre Sydney during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Nov 8, 2023. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

Rojoef Manuel

AUKUS Kicks Off First Pillar 2 Initiative With Joint Undersea Drone Development

Australia, the UK, and the US have launched a joint program to develop advanced technologies for unmanned underwater vehicles, marking the first major initiative under the AUKUS Pillar 2 strategy.

8 June

At an undisclosed location in the UK, during training exercises as part of Operation Interflex, Ukrainian military personnel shared their experience in using FPV drones in combat operations.

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Refocuses Training Program for Ukrainian Troops on Advanced Military Skills

The UK has announced it is revamping Operation Interflex, focusing on specialized military training for Ukrainian forces.

8 June

US Army paratroopers from 82nd Airborne Division

Giulia Bernacchi

Poland Seeks Permanent US Military Base on Its Territory

Poland has formally proposed hosting a permanent US military base, with bilateral discussions currently ongoing.

8 June

Norwegian soldier during NATO exercises near the Russian border

Giulia Bernacchi

NATO DIANA Selects First Five Companies for Mission Track Program

NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has selected the first five companies for its new Mission Track program.

8 June

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Contributes $14.7M to NATO Military Procurement Program for Ukraine

Japan pledged $14.7 million to NATO’s Ukraine assistance fund, supporting the purchase of military equipment for Kyiv’s defense needs.

8 June

Christine Casimiro

USAF Awards Kongsberg $240.9M to Produce Joint Strike Missile Lot 2

The US Air Force has awarded Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg an approximately $240.9-million contract for the second production lot of Joint Strike Missiles.

8 June

Inert GBU-38 bombs sit on a palate ready to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Christine Casimiro

US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea

The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.

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