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Latest Weapons stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

Germany Plans To Buy Dozens of Howitzers To Backfill Those Sent to Ukraine

Germany Plans To Buy Dozens of Howitzers To Backfill Those Sent to Ukraine

March 30, 2023

Germany plans to buy up to 28 self-propelled howitzers to replenish stocks after lending Ukraine dozens of its own to fight against Russia.

Japan’s New $548M Hakugei Submarine, the ‘White Whale’

Japan’s New $548M Hakugei Submarine, the ‘White Whale’

March 29, 2023

Japan is bolstering its submarine fleet strength, introducing some of the most advanced and undetectable vessels to its flotilla to stay ahead of China.

US Navy Awards Raytheon $234M Over-The-Horizon Missile Contract

US Navy Awards Raytheon $234M Over-The-Horizon Missile Contract

March 28, 2023

The US Navy awarded Raytheon Technologies a $234 million contract last week to build and deliver the Over-the-Horizon Weapon System.

Abram Tanks Coming Sooner Than Later To Ukraine: Pentagon

Abram Tanks Coming Sooner Than Later To Ukraine: Pentagon

March 24, 2023

Pentagon accelerates shipment of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send refurbished older versions instead of sending newer M1A2 tanks.

Russia Fails to Meet Indian Arms Delivery Promises

Russia Fails to Meet Indian Arms Delivery Promises

March 24, 2023

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has declared that Russia cannot provide the necessary defense equipment it promised due to the conflict in Ukraine.

Russia Threatens Escalation If Depleted Uranium Munitions are Sent to Ukraine

Russia Threatens Escalation If Depleted Uranium Munitions are Sent to Ukraine

March 23, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin vows to “react accordingly” if the West sends depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine.

Did the Trench Broom Really Live Up to Its Deadly Reputation?

Did the Trench Broom Really Live Up to Its Deadly Reputation?

March 23, 2023

Discover the trench broom’s impact, reshaping trench warfare with compact firepower and redefining close-quarters combat dynamics.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroys Russian Kalibr Missile Shipment in Crimea

Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroys Russian Kalibr Missile Shipment in Crimea

March 21, 2023

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported Monday that a strike had demolished Russian Kalibr cruise missiles being shipped by train in Dzhankoi, located in the Russian-held Crimea.

Japan Defense Readying for Upgrade: ‘Long-range Missiles Alone Will Not Be Sufficient’

Japan Defense Readying for Upgrade: ‘Long-range Missiles Alone Will Not Be Sufficient’

March 21, 2023

Earlier this week, former head of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, Retired Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, voiced his opinion saying the greatest challenge Japan faces as it initiates a never-before-seen military modernization program and doubles its defense spending is the operational aptitude of its air and naval and ground forces.

Ukraine Drops US-Supplied Smart Bombs for the First Time

Ukraine Drops US-Supplied Smart Bombs for the First Time

March 19, 2023

Several news outlets report that Ukrainian troops made their first-ever strikes using  American Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guided “smart bombs” on Russian-captured territory recently.

Russian Navy Plans to Arm More Ships and Subs With Kalibr Missiles

Russian Navy Plans to Arm More Ships and Subs With Kalibr Missiles

March 19, 2023

The Russian Navy is arming its Navy to the teeth with Kalibr cruise missiles.

Arctic Buoys of Chinese Origin May Be Keeping Tabs on US Nuclear Submarines

Arctic Buoys of Chinese Origin May Be Keeping Tabs on US Nuclear Submarines

March 17, 2023

The Canadian military recently revealed that spy buoys were found in the Arctic Ocean in 2022, leading experts to suspect that China was behind the planting of the devices to keep tabs on US nuclear submarines, especially those with nuclear warheads.

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