GERMANY – Rheinmetall CEO Papperger states in an interview with WirtschaftsWoche that he expects the conclusion of a contract with Ukraine for the production of the Fuchs APC and the Lynx IFV by the beginning of next year at the latest — produced in Ukraine, of course.
Once the contract has been signed, the aim is to have the first Fuchs produced within six to seven months. Twelve to thirteen months are planned for the Lynx.
According to Papperger, the first ten Lynx are already being produced in Germany or Hungary, in cooperation with Ukraine. According to him, the German government has already given signals that the export to Ukraine will be allowed.
🔗 German Aid to Ukraine
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Once the contract has been signed, the aim is to have the first Fuchs produced within six to seven months. Twelve to thirteen months are planned for the Lynx.
According to Papperger, the first ten Lynx are already being produced in Germany or Hungary, in cooperation with Ukraine. According to him, the German government has already given signals that the export to Ukraine will be allowed.
🔗 German Aid to Ukraine
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Iran, China, Russia, India, Brazil, Oman, South Africa and Pakistan will soon hold joint naval exercises in the Persian Gulf, official statement from the Commander of the Iranian Navy
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The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (ROC) published on X media, today:
— "President Tsai iingwen presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Air Force Flight Training Command. Its mission is to support the induction of new advanced jet trainers, and also integrate flight training capabilities."
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— "President Tsai iingwen presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Air Force Flight Training Command. Its mission is to support the induction of new advanced jet trainers, and also integrate flight training capabilities."
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Taiwan’s air force is getting ready to convert one of its training centers into a fully operational air base that will house the country’s most advanced F-16 fighter variants.
🔗 Taiwan Plus News
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NORTH KOREA – New winter equipment of the Korean People's Army of the DPRK had been published
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The United States approved the sale to Australia of software, military equipment, training materials worth $2 billion for personnel training under the AUKUS
program - US State Department
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program - US State Department
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UKRAINE – The he speaker of the Defense Forces of the South of Ukraine Natalya Gumenyuk resigned
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US Central Command: Aircraft from Dwight D Eisenhower Carrier Air Wing intercepts an Iranian UAV operating in an unsafe and unprofessional manner during aircraft carrier flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. The U.S. Navy will continue to fly and sail where international law allows.
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UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron will visit Washington on Wednesday to discuss, among other things, continuing aid to Ukraine and easing tensions in the Middle East.
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“Russia is buying millions of shells and hundreds of Chinese Desertcross 1000-3 all-terrain vehicles for the army through motorsport intermediaries,” The Financial Times
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The US Navy intends to purchase 7 SM-6 1B missiles for trials and tests in fiscal year 2024
The US Navy aims to conduct further tests to develop the capabilities of these munitions
The SM-6 1B missiles provide a significant increase in range and performance over the SM-6, with a new improved surface attack warhead.
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The US Navy aims to conduct further tests to develop the capabilities of these munitions
The SM-6 1B missiles provide a significant increase in range and performance over the SM-6, with a new improved surface attack warhead.
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Iran's Deputy Defense Minister:
We are planning to export Air Defense Missile Systems to friendly countries
Iran is among 9 countries in the world capable of producing air defence systems.
🔗 Iran Observer
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We are planning to export Air Defense Missile Systems to friendly countries
Iran is among 9 countries in the world capable of producing air defence systems.
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US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrived yesterday at the Souda Bay base in Crete, where she will stay for a few days.
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A group of locally developed Egyptian drones displayed for the first time during the Egypt International Defense Industries Exhibition “EDEX 2023”
- The “6th of October” drone
- The “Ahmose” drone
- Target drone system “Taba”
🔗 Mahmoud Gamal
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- The “6th of October” drone
- The “Ahmose” drone
- Target drone system “Taba”
🔗 Mahmoud Gamal
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