Airbus, Quantum Systems Test Autonomous Swarm Technology
Airbus and Quantum Systems have conducted tests of autonomous swarm technology as part of the KITU 2 research project, commissioned by the German Armed Forces in July 2023. This project aimed...
Babcock to Produce Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporter Vehicles for British Army
Babcock, in partnership with Supacat, has won a contract to build an additional 53 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army
Textron Systems’ Uncrewed RIPSAW M3 Vehicle Integrated with Kodiak’s Self-Driving System
Textron Systems Corporation and Kodiak Robotics have integrated the Kodiak Driver self-driving system into Textron's RIPSAW M3 vehicle. This collaboration has resulted in a rugged and reliable uncrewed robotic ground vehicle...
Price for Hezbollah Must be High: Israeli General
A day after the pager explosions in Lebanon that killed 18 and injured some 3,000 others, the Israeli Chief of General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi issued a chilling threat to...
Laptops, Phones Exploding in Lebanon Without Explosive Inside
A day after pagers and mobile radios exploded across Lebanon, several hundred laptops and mobile phones exploded across the country today. Local media said these devices did not contain an explosive...
Houthis Declare Starlink Internet in Yemen as "Illegal"
Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared the use of Starlink internet services as illegal, just a day after Elon Musk announced plans to provide internet connections in the country using Starlink terminals
Turkey's Aselsan Tests Guided Miniature Bomb from Akinci Drone
Aselsan, a Turkish defense company, conducted a test of its TOLUN-IIR guided miniature bomb from a Bayraktar Akinci drone on September 17. The TOLUN-IIR, equipped with an imaging infrared seeker head, was launched from the Akinci...
Thyssenkrupp Completes Design Phase for German-Norwegian Type 212CD Submarine
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has completed the design phase for six Type 212CD submarines, marking a key development in the joint German-Norwegian submarine program. The "Critical Design Review" (CDR) confirms the design meets customer and TKMS...
France, Italy Procure Upgraded SAMP/T Air-Defense Systems
France and Italy have placed orders for the next-generation SAMP/T air-defense system to bolster their protection against threats, including hypersonic missiles. The system, developed by Thales and missile manufacturer MBDA, boasts an intercept range exceeding 150...
Babcock, ST Engineering Unveil 120mm Mortar System at DVD 2024
Babcock, in partnership with ST Engineering, introduced the 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS), a vehicle-mounted, hinged mortar system designed to enhance the capabilities of the UK Armed Forces. The system was presented at the...
Indonesian Air Force Orders Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force today placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International Airshow taking place this week
Kongsberg to Build New Missile Production Facility in Virginia
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) is establishing a new missile production facility in James City County, Virginia, to produce Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM). KONGSBERG will invest more than $100 million into...
Russia’s New Anti-drone Innovation- Rubber Mats for Tanks
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...