US Army Invites Bids to Replace Iconic M-2 Bradley tank
The US Army has issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) seeking digital designs of a potentially manned-unmanned tank meant to replace the iconic M-2 Bradley tank in service for several decades. From the digital designs, up to five contractors will be chosen to compete in a preliminary design review of...
US Army Bradley Fighting Vehicles to get BAE Hybrid Electric Drive System
BAE Systems has been awarded a $32 million prototype agreement by the U.S
Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from US Army
Saab has announced it received a $100 million (930 MSEK) order for Carl-Gustaf ammunition and AT4 systems from the U.S
US Army Engineers Develop Lethal Combat Vehicle Armament System
Engineers at the US Armys Picatinny Arsenal have progressed in developing a combat vehicle armament system that integrates a medium caliber gun, ammunition, fire control, and sensors to engage targets faster and with greater accuracy. The Advanced Lethality and Accuracy System for Medium Caliber (ALAS-MC) is expected to provide superior medium...
Russia Develops Helicopter-Transportable Armored Vehicles
Russia has developed VPK-Strela light armored vehicle that can be transported by rotorcraft such as Mil Mi-8 by an external sling. "Designers of Military Industrial Company have created an experimental armored vehicle model of the VPK-Strela family
Indian Army to Acquire 72,000 Sig Sauer Assault Rifles
The Indian Army is mulling over acquiring 72,000 assault rifles from U.S
Northrop to Develop Bushmaster Chain Gun Airburst Cartridge for US Army
Northrop Grumman received a contract award from the U.S
New Zealand Army to Order Bushmaster Armored Vehicles
The New Zealand Army will place an order for 43 Bushmaster NZ5.5 armored vehicles manufactured by Thales Australia
Pakistan Seen Deploying Unmanned Ground Vehicle Near Indian Border: Media Reports
Pakistan Army has reportedly deployed "many" unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) near the border close to India. The UGVs are similar to Russian-made Platform-Ms, according to some media reports
MBDA MMP Missile to get Beyond-Line-of-Sight Capability
MBDA and 13 partners will adapt the Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) man-portable missile system to possess beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) attack capability. “
French Army to Receive GRIFFON Combat Vehicle Command Post Version by Yearend
The French Army is set to receive first of Griffon vehicles of combat vehicle command post configuration by the end of 2020. The Griffon is one of the three key new vehicles of the “Scorpion programme” launched in 2014, along with the Jaguar and the Serval
Leonardo’s M-346 Fighter and Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drone Perform Joint Autonomous Flights
MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
Iran Reports Progress in Peace Talks with U.S. in Geneva
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