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An Indian-made artillery gun is in the running to equip the US Army through a partnership between AM General and Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited. The joint proposal was submitted after the two companies signed a strategic partnership at the Eurosatory defense exposition in Paris. This development marks a significant entry of Indian defense technology into the US military's artillery modernization efforts.
Malaysia has signed a contract to purchase 18 Caesar self-propelled howitzers from KNDS, marking the end of a prolonged effort to introduce self-propelled howitzers into its military. The announcement was made at Eurosatory. The acquisition is expected to enhance Malaysia's artillery capabilities.
Singapore has requested a $73 million Foreign Military Sale package to upgrade the fire control system of its HIMARS rocket artillery. The upgrade will enhance the precision strike capabilities of the system. The sale was approved by the US, deepening the military technology relationship between the two countries.
Michigan National Guard soldiers flew a HIMARS rocket artillery launcher on a C-130J transport aircraft from Michigan to California, simulating precision strikes in a joint Army-Air National Guard training event. The exercise, part of the Army's premier combat training, demonstrated the capability to conduct expeditionary deep strikes with HIMARS. The training event integrated National Guard HIMARS deep fires with the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Irwin.