Thales, Australia Sign $690M Agreement to Manufacture Munitions Locally
Thales and the Australian Government have signed a decade long contract worth more than AUD 1 billion (nearly $690 million) that guarantees the Australian manufacture and supply of strategic munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This contract will enable Thales to secure more than AUD 450 million ($310 million) in...
Chinese PLA Shows Rifle-size Electromagnetic Railgun Weapon
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) revealed a miniaturized electromagnetic railgun based pistol- and- rifle-sized synchronous induction coilgun prototypes. These weapons' technical capabilities were recently revealed in a demonstration session
South Korea Military Signs $200Mn Contract with Hanwha for Air-defence gun
The South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a 250 billion-won ($200 million) contract with Hanwha Defense Co. to buy the 30-mm anti-aircraft gun wheeled vehicle system (AAGW) for the countrys military
Russia's Boomerang IFV Breaks Down After Victory Day Parade
Russia's new Boomerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle platform reportedly caught fire after participating in the Victory Day parade at Moscow's Red Square on June 24. On Thursday, images and video footage showing thick white plumes coming out of the vehicle were shared on social media
Rafael Offers New Multi-Missile Launcher for Polish Tank Destroyer Program
Israeli Rafael has joined Polands Ottokar-Brzoza (Tank Destroyer) program, offering its line of anti-tank guided missiles for the countrys ground forces. Rafael will co-produce the weapons with a local Polish Conglomerate PGZ
Raytheon Awarded $29M for Jordan’s Fire Support C2 System
Raytheon has won a $29.2 million contract for procurement of Jordans Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS)
Rheinmetall signs 2B Euro Contract to Supply 4,000 Trucks to German Army
Germany's Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has entered a framework contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for delivery of up to 4,000 trucks featuring swap body systems, many of which will be equipped with armoured drivers cabs. Running from 2021 to 2027 for Rheinmetall the framework contract represents around €2 billion in total sales volume
Milrem Robotics-led Consortium to develop European Standardized Unmanned Ground System
The European Commissions European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) has awarded Milrem Robotics-led consortium €30.6 million to develop a European standardized unmanned ground system
French Army to receive 100 Arquus VT4 Standard 2 Vehicles
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has received 100 new Arquus VT4 vehicles in Standard 2 vehicles which will be handed over to the Army soon. “Vehicle deliveries VT4 continue
Chinese PLA Commissions PCL-181 Vehicle-mounted Howitzer in Southern Border with India
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) 75th Group Army recently commissioned a batch of vehicle-mounted PCL-181 howitzers and immediately used it in exercises in Nanjiang Haojiao, or Horn of the Southern Border amid border tensions with India. The official WeChat account of the 75th Group Army, revealed in a statement released on Tuesday, Chinese media reported
General Dynamics Wins $2.5B to build Stryker Fighter Vehicles for US Army
The United States Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems $2.47 billion to build upgraded Stryker Double V-Hull A1 armored fighting vehicles
British Army’s ATHENA AJAX Vehicle to Begin Tests Soon
The British Armys ATHENA armored vehicle, a Command and Control Variant of AJAX family of tracked armored fighting vehicles, will soon begin factory tests. “Our highly-skilled AJAX production team at Merthyr has completed production of the first UK fully-Assembled, Integrated & Tested vehicle
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...
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...