Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind
Baltic nations prepare 600-strong bunker defensive line, with Russian threat in mind

The new bunkers, similar to “underground cellars” commonly found in Estonia, are expected to be 35 square metres (377 square feet), hardened to withstand artillery strikes and house up to 10 soldiers.

US Foreign Military Sales deals mushroomed to $80.9 billion in 2023

US Foreign Military Sales deals mushroomed to $80.9 billion in 2023
US Foreign Military Sales deals mushroomed to $80.9 billion in 2023

The FY23 total marked a 55 percent hike in weapon sales and deliveries to foreign countries over the previous year.

Lockheed begins delivering long-range PrSM Increment 1 to Army

Lockheed begins delivering long-range PrSM Increment 1 to Army
Lockheed begins delivering long-range PrSM Increment 1 to Army

“The delivery of Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 early operational capability missiles follows successful production qualification testing in November,” the service wrote in a short statement.

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise
All-Domain operations key focus of vast Aussie Talisman Sabre exercise

“We’ve just seen an awesome demonstration of firepower here, from different weapons platforms, from different nations. But importantly, all used the same battlefield command and Strategy Center to aim for those targets,” Lt. Gen. Greg Bilton, the Australian Defence Force’s chief of joint operations, said.

Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions

Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions
Next $500M Ukraine package to include Bradleys, Strykers and Patriot munitions

A senior official noted that this package will not include the longer-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) for the HIMARS, a point of contention among observers.

Poland gets US-made HIMARS, early Apaches in latest defense boost

Poland gets US-made HIMARS, early Apaches in latest defense boost
Poland gets US-made HIMARS, early Apaches in latest defense boost

In a symbolic gesture, the HIMARS were delivered by a Ukrainian heavy transport that flew from the US to Warsaw.

Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires

Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires
Why Morocco is investing heavily in long-range fires

The US State Department recently approved roughly $750 million dollars in arms sales to Morocco, including HIMARS launchers, ATACMS missile systems and Joint Stand Off Weapons.

Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?

Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?
Could Australia be cleared to build HIMARS rounds in-country?

Most precision munitions used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) are sourced from the US, with concerns routinely expressed that in any conflict, inventory could be quickly exhausted.

Estonia urges NATO allies to increase defense spending ‘closer’ to 2.5 percent

Estonia urges NATO allies to increase defense spending ‘closer’ to 2.5 percent
Estonia urges NATO allies to increase defense spending ‘closer’ to 2.5 percent

An increase from the current NATO target of 2 percent GDP is expected to be approved by alliance members at the Heads of State Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, due to be held in July 2023.

$10 billion in HIMARS for Poland approved by US State Department

$10 billion in HIMARS for Poland approved by US State Department
$10 billion in HIMARS for Poland approved by US State Department

The agreement covers 18 M142 HIMARS launchers and 45 ATACMS missile systems, as well as other equipment.

A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview

A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview
A pivotal year for Army weapon modernization programs awaits: 2023 Preview

From replenishing weapons stockpiles to exploring lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, Army leaders have a busy year ahead.

US to provide advanced combined arms training to Ukraine

US to provide advanced combined arms training to Ukraine
US to provide advanced combined arms training to Ukraine

About 500 Ukrainians will move through the new training course per month.

Australia stays with C-130, but size, timing of buy uncertain

Australia stays with C-130, but size, timing of buy uncertain
Australia stays with C-130, but size, timing of buy uncertain

“I don’t know if it’s somehow a sign of greater transparency or why, but normally, defence steadfastly resist saying what options it’s taking up to government,” Marcus Hellyer of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute said. “It’s quite unusual that they’re flagging they are only taking one option to government before they’ve actually even done it.”

Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year

Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year
Lockheed making moves to increase HIMARS production to 96 per year

Lockheed’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) — as well as the the Javelin anti-tank missile system it co-produces with Raytheon — are seeing “significant” interest from foreign customers and the US military, Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said.