Russia Completes Development of Typhoon-Airborne Armored Vehicle
Russia has completed the development of a unique armored vehicle that can be air-dropped with troops inside. The Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement that state trials of the special-purpose vehicle will begin “in the near future
China's Vehicle-Mounted 155mm Howitzer Enters Army Service
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command recently inducted a new advanced vehicle-mounted howitzer, the PCL-181, on Thursday. The weapon was first unveiled in Beijing at the National Day parade on October 1, 2019
Lockheed Martin Completes Long Range Arillery Missile Test
Lockheed Martin successfully completed the third and final test of its long-range missile designed for the US Army's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. “PrSM was fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher and flew approximately 85 kilometers to the target area,...
FN America & Colt’s to Compete for M16 Rifles Order for Nepal,...
The US Army has named FN America LLC and Colts Manufacturing Co. LLC as competitors in its $383
Germany, France Sign Agreements to Kick-off Ground Combat System Project
Germany and France have signed two agreements to launch the development of a new Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) intended to replace the Lepoard 2 and Leclerc tanks in the 2030s. German defence minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and her French counterpart, Florence Parly, signed the framework and implementation agreements on the Franco-German...
Russian Army to get over 60 Kornet Missiles-armed BMP-2 IFVs in 2020
The Russian Army will receive over 60 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles armed with Berezhok combat turrets to fire Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, in 2020. “More than 60 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles with the Berezhok combat unit will enter the Ground Wax units
Swiss Army's Modern 120mm Mortar Systems Completes Tests
The Swiss Army has completed tests of an advanced version of Mörser 16 120mm self-propelled mortar carrier inching closer to its delivery. Trials of the 120mm Type 16 mortar were organized in March 2020 at the Bière Garrison to test its tactical capabilities
Two Upgraded Chinese VT4 Battle Tanks Dispatched to Foreign Buyer’s Location
Two Chinese VT4 Battle Tanks upgraded with a turret boost design and explosive reactive armor have been dispatched to a foreign buyer location. The VT4 tanks made by China North Industries Group (NORINCO) left for their destination following a launch ceremony, China Central Television (CCTV), reported on Friday
Rosoboronexport Launches Unique ‘Boomerang’ Combat Vehicle
Rosoboronexport today announced its all-new Bumerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle platform developed and manufactured by Russias Military Industrial Company (VPK). “ The uniqueness of the platform lies in the opportunity to build the widest range of vehicles on its base with various weapons and equipment
Armata T-14 Tank Tested in Syria, Delivery to Russian Forces Pushed Back...
Delivery of Russias most advanced battle Tank, the Armata T-14 to its armed forces has been pushed back to 2021 owing to the need for more testing even as the tank was tried out in the Syrian battleground. “Deliveries of T-14 Armata tank will begin in 2021
Pentagon Awards BAE Systems Contract for Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle
BAE Systems was awarded a $14million contract from the Pentagon for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) portion of the armored multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV). Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with an estimated completion date of Oct
Philippine National Police Acquire Russian Ural Next Trucks
Russia delivered a batch of 37 Ural Next off-road trucks to the Philippine National Police earlier this week. The trucks, built at Ural plant in Russian city of Miass, was delivered at the port of Manila on April 14, wrote
Russia Begins Mass Production of Typhoon-PVO Combat Vehicle
Denmark Donates Satellite Services to Ukraine via EU Defense Agency
Indra to Modernize Colombia's Air Traffic Network
Australia Builds First Permanent Defence Space Workforce
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
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...