USA - 40 River Patrol Boats Included In Latest Aid Package For Ukraine

Source: USNI News

The U.S. government has announced that it will send 40 riverine patrol boats as part of its newest package of aid for Ukraine, reports USNI News.

USA - Lockheed Receives Contract Modification For Submarine EW

Source: Dept. of Defense

Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract modification for submarine electronic warfare equipment, reports the Dept. of Defense.

USA - Marines Receive Last Viper Helicopter

Source: Bell Helicopter

Bell Helicopter has announced the delivery of the final AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter to the U.S. Marine Corps.

USA - Turkish Firm Picks Florida For New Small-Arms Factory

Source: Daily Sabah

Turkish defense firm Samsun Yurt Savunma (SYS) has announced plans to open a new weapons factory in the U.S., reports the Daily Sabah (Istanbul).

United Kingdom - Operational Capability Of Glasgow Frigate Pushed Back A Year

Source: Jane’s

The newest frigate for the British Royal Navy will achieve initial operational capability a year late, reports Jane’s, citing Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.

United Kingdom - Radar Installed On 1st Wedgetail Early Warning Aircraft

Source: Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has announced the installation of its multirole electronically scanned array (MESA) radar on a new airborne early warning and control aircraft for the British Royal Air Force.

China - Zhuhai Air Show Underway

Source: Reuters

China has kicked off the latest edition of the Zhuhai Air Show, reports Reuters.

Japan - Major Defense Pact To Be Signed With U.K.

Source: Financial Times

Japan and the United Kingdom plan to sign a major defense pact next month, reports the Financial Times (U.K.).

Japan - Maritime Self-Defense Force Hosts 1st International Fleet Review In 20 Years

Source: Kyodo News Agency

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) just held its first international naval fleet review in 20 years, reports the Kyodo news agency (Tokyo).

Germany - Navy Conducts Successful Vulcano Guided Munition Test

Source: Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support

The German navy has successfully test-fired new precision-guided munitions, reports the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw).

Somalia - Al-Shabaab Attacks Military Base in Galmudug State

Source: Voice of America News

The Somali military says it has defeated a militant assault on one of its bases in the central Galmudug state, reports the Voice of America News.

Iraqi - Defense Minister Welcomes Support From Iranian Military

Source: Kurdistan24

New Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Al-Abasi says he welcomes military support from Tehran, reports Kurdistan24 (Erbil).

Morocco - EW Systems Ordered From Elbit Systems

Source: Military Africa

Morocco has awarded Elbit Systems a contract for electronic warfare systems, reports Military Africa.

Bulgaria - Parliament Approves Additional F-16 Purchase

Source: Sofia News Agency

The Bulgarian Parliament has approved a government proposal to buy more fighter jets from the U.S., reports the Sofia News Agency.

Mali - Russia Pledges $100 Million In Food And Fuel, Minister Says

Source: Al Jazeera

Russia has pledged to deliver US$100 million in food, fuel and fertilizer to Mali in the coming weeks, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar).

DR Congo - Strike Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace During Ops Against M23 Rebels

Source: Agence France-Presse

A Congolese strike aircraft has violated Rwandan airspace during operations against rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, provoking a formal protest from Kigali, reports Agence France-Presse.