Finnish Army to Procure Patria’s Latest “TREMOS” Heavy Mortar System
The Finnish Defence Forces will procure heavy M3 mortars from Patria Land Oy amounting to EUR 4.7 million
Finnish Army, to Procure All-new MLRS System from Patria
The Finnish Armed Forces will procure an all-new all-new multiple barrel rocket system (MLRS) for use by the Finnish Army. A procurement budget of EUR 4
Rheinmetall, Croatian Firm DOK-ING to Jointly Develop Unmanned Ground Systems
Croatias DOK-ING and Rheinmetall signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to establish a joint venture for developing various unmanned ground systems with entirely European origin. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the Republic of Croatia Ivan Anušić
Croatia to Send Tanks, Soviet-made IFVs to Ukraine in Exchange for German...
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Croatian Defense Minister Ivan Anušić announced on Monday that Croatia would deliver a series of armored vehicles and tanks to Ukraine, with Germany set to provide up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks in return. The
France, Portugal Sign Agreement for Joint Acquisition of CAESAR Howitzers
France and Portugal have
Russian Troops Receive Upgraded BTR-MDM Rakushka-M APCs with Drone Countermeasures
Russian troops have taken delivery of upgraded BTR-MDM Rakushka-M airborne armored personnel carriers, now equipped with electronic warfare systems designed to counter drones. The High-Precision Systems holding company of the Rostec State Corporation sent a new batch of BTR-MDM Rakushka-M combat vehicles to the customer as part of the 2024 state defense order, the company
FPV Drones Elbow Out 60mm-81mm Mortars in South Korean Army
The South Korean Army has announced its decision to phase out 60mm and 81mm mortars, opting to replace them with First-Person View (FPV) drones. This transition, part of a larger military modernization effort, was confirmed by South Korean Army Chief of Staff Park Ahn-soo
Spain Contracts Rheinmetall for 81mm Eimos Mortar Systems
The Spanish government has officially contracted Rheinmetall to supply 84 units of the 81mm Eimos mortar systems, a deal valued at approximately €150 million. The framework agreement was signed with Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions and encompasses maintenance and training components for the Spanish Armed Forces
HENSOLDT Unveils New Digital Optronic Systems for Leopard 2A8, PUMA Combat Vehicles
HENSOLDT has introduced three new digital optronic systems for the Leopard 2A8 and PUMA vehicles, combining optical technologies with sensors to improve reconnaissance and targeting accuracy. The systems include the ATTICA GL Digital, a thermal imaging solution for the gunner of the Leopard 2A8
FNSS, PT Pindad Sign Deal to Produce New KAPLAN Armored Vehicles for...
Turkish defense manufacturer FNSS Defense Systems and Indonesian company PT Pindad, have agreed to produce a new armored personnel carrier (APC) based on the KAPLAN MT, a medium tank that was previously delivered to the Indonesian Armed Forces. The vehicles, which will be developed in two different configurations, are set for delivery by the end of 2026
Kalashnikov Testing Stealth Combat Electric Motorcycle in Ukraine
Russias Kalashnikov has developed a new stealth combat electric motorcycle (CEM) that is near-immune to enemy thermal imagers due to the absence of thermal radiation and ultra-low noise during motor operation. This follows the growing use of motorcycles in the Urkaine conflict by individual soldiers on special missions as infantry 4x4 vehicles have proven easy to detect by surveillance drones
First Dutch Mine Countermeasures Vessel of Netherlands-Belgium Program Enters Testing Phase
Netherlands Pledges €500M for Ukraine Drone Project
No 'Kill Switch' but Third-Party Parts Dependency Could Limit F-35 Use: Ex-RAF...
Airbus to Build Key Systems for ExoMars Lander for Europe’s Mars Mission...
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...