Australia Receives First HIMARS Rocket Systems
The Australian Army received its first two HIMARS rocket systems on March 21, at Avalon Airport, marking the start of its long-range firepower enhancement effort
U.S. Aid Suspension Hits Australian Abrams Tanks Transfer to Ukraine
One of the biggest tank donations to Ukraine, a potential 49 M1A1 Abrams, may be delayed indefinitely due to the suspension of U.S
Armored Vehicle Maker Patria Unveils ARVE Self Propelled Howitzer
Patria has presented its ARVE self-propelled howitzer prototype at its Arctic Event in Rovaniemi, Finland, from March 17 to 19, unveiling new defense platforms with a focus on sub-arctic infantry operations. The ARVE is based on the 155 K 98 towed howitzer and integrates the gun onto a SISU E13TP 8×8...
India Clears $810M Deal for Indigenous ATAGS Howitzers
The Indian government has approved a ₹7,000 crore ($810 million) deal to acquire 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 155mm/52-calibre ATAGS will be manufactured by Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems
Norway Slams Poland, Baltic States for Withdrawal from Ottawa Convention
Norway has criticized fellow NATO members- Poland, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania for considering withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention that bans signatory countries from deploying anti-personnel mines. “We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Indra, Rheinmetall Sign Agreement to Upgrade Spanish Leopard 2 E Combat System
Indra and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed an agreement to propose an upgrade for the Spanish Leopard 2 E main battle tanks combat system, incorporating technologies compatible with future C4I solutions. The companies, which originally co-produced the tanks fire control and C4I systems, will continue their collaboration under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Patria, Distance Partner on Mixed Reality Heads-Up Display for 6x6 Vehicles
Patria and Distance Technologies have announced a collaboration under the Patria-led eALLIANCE program to develop a mixed reality heads-up display (HUD) for Patrias 6x6 defense vehicles. The system will use Distances patented glasses-free XR technology to display real-time 3D tactical data directly on the vehicles windshield, eliminating the need for external hardware or headsets
German Auto Companies Repurposing Car Plants for Defense Equipment Production
Rheinmetall is considering using a Volkswagen automobile plant in Osnabrück, Germany, to produce infantry fighting vehicles and other armored vehicles, according to CEO Armin Papperger. Papperger said the plants heavy cranes make it suitable for military production
Drones, Robotic Dogs Lead in S. Korea-U.S. Drill Against North's WMD
Reconnaissance drones hovered over a mock enemy site as rifle-mounted assault drones opened fire during a South Korea-U.S
Collins Aerospace to Build New Jam-Resistant Navigation Systems for U.S. Military Vehicles...
Collins Aerospace has received approval to
Cracked Armor Plates in Oshkosh JLTVs Linked to U.S. Unit of Russian...
An internal investigation found that falsified quality control reports at Evraz North America, a U.S
Major Sanctions Relief for Russia in U.S. - Brokered Ceasefire Initiative with...
Massive Explosion at Czech Ammo Factory Producing Artillery Shells for Ukraine
Potential “Kill Switch” in U.S.A.F’s New F-47 Stealth Jet Raises Eyebrows...
Three Russian Journalists Die in Targeted Killing in Ukraine
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
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...