AM General, QinetiQ to Create New Hybrid Electric HUMVEE Concept
British company QinetiQ and automotive manufacturer AM General have signed an agreement to accelerate the development of electrification technologies for military vehicles including the HUMVEE. The partnership has begun with the development of a hybrid concept of the globally iconic HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle often referred to as ‘HUMVEE) –...
Russian Troops to Get 20 Armata Tanks in 2021
The Russian military will take delivery of 20 T-14 Armata tanks by the end of this year. During his visit to the UralVagonZavod, facility tasked with the manufacturing of the tanks, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko was told that Twenty T-14 tanks based on the Armata heavy multiservice tracked platform...
Russia Develops World’s First Man-Dog Parachute System
Russias Technodinamika, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec said it has completed development of the worlds first man-dog parachute system. Trials of this system are scheduled to get over this year
Key Agreements Concerning AK-203 Production in India Being Discussed
Key agreements between India and Russia are being discussed ahead of the contract to implement the production of AK-203 assault rifles in India which could be signed before the end of 2021. At the moment, the coordination of the project has reached the final stage, if key agreements are reached, it...
Canada to Build Small Arms Ammunition, Gunpowder Plants in Ukraine
The Government of Canada plans to build small arms ammunition, gunpowder and capsule plants in Ukraine as part of its expanded cooperation with Kiev in the defense industry. "The Government of Canada, represented by the Canadian Commercial Corporation, has sent a corresponding official letter to the State Concern UkrOboronProm
Russia’s Armata Tank to Wrap Up State Trials Next Year
Russia will complete state trials of T-14 Armata tank next year. "The annual Army arms show features the T-14 tank, the T-15 infantry fighting vehicle and the T-16 armored repair and evacuation vehicle being developed under the Armata project
Russia to Develop Air-Droppable Tornado-G MRLS for Paratroopers
Splav Research and Production Association, a subsidiary of Rostec-owned Technodinamika will develop the air-droppable version of the latest 122mm Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). "The new state armaments program will likely to include a new modification, the air-droppable Tornado-G mounted on a new chassis
Turkey Reveals Multi-grenade Launcher
Turkey on Wednesday unveiled a new 40 mm drum multi-grenade launcher. "Our first multi-grenade launcher, the TG40-BA, which can fire more than one type of ammunition, will add strength to our security units with its adjustable skid optical sight and effective fire
Rheinmetall Tests Composite Rubber Track On Lynx IFV
Rheinmetall completed demonstration trials of the Soucy Composite Rubber Track (CRT) system on the Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). Rheinmetall Managing Director Gary Stewart said the CRT demonstration confirmed the Lynx IFV was capable of utilising both steel and composite rubber tracks
Turkey Donates Military Vehicles to Somalia
The Somali National Army (SNA) received a donation of military vehicles including trucks and ambulances from Turkey on Tuesday. Senior military officials received the donation after a ceremony at the Turkish Embassy in the capital of Mogadishu
Elbit Systems, Roboteam Unveil New Multi-payload 6X6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Elbit Systems and Roboteam together launched ROOK, a multi-payload military 6X6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), on Tuesday. The ROOK UGV was developed based on the operational experience accumulated through fielding of the 4×4 PROBOT UGV systems in several countries including the U
Bombardier to Supply Two Global 6500 Aircraft for Korea’s Electronic Warfare Program
Patria Becomes the First Partner Outside the U.S. to Assemble F-35 Jet’s...
Rheinmetall, Space Norway to Collaborate on Space-based Maritime Domain Awareness
French Rafale Jet Gets Anti-Drone Capability with New 68mm Laser-guided Rocket
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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