21 May 2024

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According to recent images released on the social network X, on May 20, 2024, the U.S. armed forces deployed the C-RAM (Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar) system to safeguard the newly established Gaza floating pier. This floating dock facility, created by the U.S. military, serves as a critical point for delivering maritime cargo intended for humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Read full Defense News at this link ...


On May 17, 2024, the U.S. Army announced that it had awarded American Company Lockheed Martin a $756 million contract to enhance its ground-based hypersonic weapon system, the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). Read full Defense News at this link ...
Artist notional rendering of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon. (Photo credit: Lockheed Martin)

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On May 6, 2024, the Danish government announced a new donation package for Ukraine valued at 5.6 billion kroner (€728 million), with a significant focus on air defense and artillery. Of the total amount, 2.4 billion kroner (€312 million) is allocated for strengthening Ukraine's air defense systems. Additionally, the package includes financial support for future contributions to Ukraine's F-16 fleet. This funding will also cover the acquisition of new equipment and ensure the maintenance of artillery pieces, the supply of artillery shells, and the provision of anti-tank mines. Read full defense news at this link...

Denmark's military aid to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022 has notably included the supply of 19 CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled howitzers, along with maintenance and training for Ukrainian soldiers. (Picture source: Denmark MoD)

The U.S. Army demonstrated the capabilities of the advanced Dronebuster technology during the Eager Lion 2024 military exercise in Jordan. During this exercise, Sgt. Jose Arellano, from the 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, showcased how the Dronebuster effectively counters drone threats by overwhelming their control frequency. This capability is increasingly vital as the global use of drones continues to rise. Read full Defense News at this link ...
U.S. Army Sgt. Jose Arellano, assigned to 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, demonstrates the proper form for employing a Dronebuster to counter drone threats at Eager Lion 2024 in Jordan, May 13, 2024.

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To meet the need for more air defense systems in the face of numerous air attacks by Russian forces and delays in military aid from Europe and the United States, Ukrainian forces have reportedly adapted their 9K33M Osa (Sa-8B) Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) systems to fire R-73 Air-to-Air Missiles (AAMs). This innovative modification, revealed through a picture shared on X Account OSINTtechnical on May 18, 2024, signifies a strategic enhancement of Ukraine's air defense capabilities. 
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Ukrainian forces have reportedly modified several 9K33M Osa (Sa-8B) SAM systems to fire R-73 air-to-air missiles (AAMs) sourced from Ukrainian Air Force stockpiles.(Picture source: X Account OSINTtechnical)

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On May 19, 2024, Russian military bloggers confirmed that the latest strike conducted by Ukrainian forces led to the sinking of the Project 22800 Karakurt class "Tsiklon" missile corvette in the port of Sevastopol. Ukrainian spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk stated on television that the attack, which involved two US-provided ATACMS missiles, could signify the loss of the last Russian cruise missile carrier in Crimea. Read full defense news at this link...

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The British Army's reconnaissance units are set to receive new advanced reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles with the introduction of the ARES, developed by General Dynamics UK. This new Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) is the latest addition to the Ajax family of tracked armored vehicles, designed to replace the aging Spartan CVRT. The Ares offers advanced capabilities and state-of-the-art technology tailored for modern battlefield requirements.
 

On May 16, 2024, The European Commission announced a significant investment in defense, with a list of 54 ambitious industrial projects backed by a budget of over one billion euros. Two key initiatives focus on the development of advanced main battle tanks (MBTs), including the MARTE (Main ARmored Tank of Europe) led by a German Company, and the FMBTech (Technologies for existing and Future MBTs) led by a French Company. Read full Defense News at this link ...
 

On May 18, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed the capture of one of the two British FV104 Samaritan tracked ambulances purchased for the Ukrainian Army in the Novomykhailivka area. Captured by the motorized rifle brigade of troop group Vostok, the Samaritan is one of the rarest variants within the British CVR(T) family of armored fighting vehicles (AFVs), with only 100 units produced. Read full defense news at this link...
 

According to Hartpunkt on May 13, 2024, the German Army will procure 148 Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles equipped with a turret already used by the SPz Puma, the successor of the Marder 1A3. This decision aims to provide the Bundeswehr's Grenadier units with vehicles that offer high protection and advanced armament, including anti-drone capabilities. Read full defense news at this link...

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