DoD Tests CBRN Aircrew Protective Suit Upgrade
Representatives from across the Department of Defense in conjunction with the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron participated in ongoing developmental testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble, or UIPE, Air system at Nellis Air Force Base. UIPE Air is a layered clothing system — gloves, respirator, undergarments, etc
Turkey Tests Armored Vehicle Integrated with New Multiple Launch Rocket System
Turkeys Vuran tactical wheeled armored vehicle integrated with a new multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) hit its target in a test firing. Ismail Demir, the head of Defense Industries Presidency, said in a
MBDA's MMP Missile fired from Nexter's Jaguar Armored Vehicle
An MBDA-manufactured MMP medium-range missile was test fired from Nexters Jaguar armoured reconnaissance and combat vehicle for the first time in mid-April. The French defence procurement agency (DGA) carried out the firing at their Land Techniques Test Centre as part of the JAGUAR qualification
German Bundeswehr Orders Rheinmetall’s Kodiak Combat Engineer Vehicles
The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall an order worth €295 million for new combat engineer systems. On 14 April 2021, the Budget Committee of the German Parliament approved the project
Rheinmetall agrees to Modernize Britain’s Challenger 2 Fleet for €770M
Rheinmetall has announced it won a British contract valued €770 million to modernize Challenger 2 main battle tanks (MBTs). In all, 148 Challenger 2 MBTs will be upgraded with the 120mm smoothbore main armament from Rheinmetall, together with a completely new turret structure, including a digital system architecture
Chinese PLA Deploys PHL-03 Long-range Multiple Rocket Artillery in Tibet
A Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) unit of Xinjiang Military Command deployed the countrys latest PHL-03 long-range multiple rocket launcher (MRL) artillery system in Tibet. At least 10 units were delivered at a commissioning ceremony Saturday, along with other eight vehicles for command & control and and communications
Rheinmetall Presents New Generation of Tactical Trucks
Rheinmetall today unveiled the HX3, the latest generation of its HX family of heavy-duty trucks. Completely redesigned, this future-proof military truck addresses contemporary military and automotive megatrends by drawing on innovative new technologies
Turkey’s indigenously-developed 1500 HP Tank Engine Ignited for First Time
Turkey today turned-on its indigenously developed 1,500-horsepower engine, BATU, that will power various armored vehicles and tanks, Defense Industries Presidency Head Ismail Demir said Wednesday. Demir posted the informataion on his Twitter account with a video showing the ignition of the engine developed by BMC Power
British DSTL Announces Future Anti-Armour Tank Requirements
The UK Ministry of Defences Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has published requirements for its future Battle Group Organic Anti-Armour (BGOAA) project, which aims to provide the British Army with a suite of anti-armour capabilities from around the 2030s. “Our scientists are working to find solutions to the next generation of military threats
Elbit Systems and Textron Systems Team on Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Prototype for...
Elbit Systems of America has teamed with Textron Systems to produce Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) for the U.S
AeroVironment Completes Acquisition of German Robotics Firm, Telerob
AeroVironment said it has acquired German company Telerob for approximately $55 million. On May 4, the company announced it was granted clearance from the German government and bought Telerob Gesellschaft für Fernhantierungstechnik mbH (Telerob), in a $45
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
Su-35 Fighter Takes on Airborne Radar Role in Ukraine Operations
Franco-German MGCS Battle Tank Program Moves Ahead with New Project Company
Fincantieri, thyssenkrupp Partner on Philippine Submarine Bid
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
