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...
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
Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin Team to bid for Canadian Army Land Vehicle Crew...
Rheinmetall is teaming up with Lockheed Martin in pursuit of the Canadian Armys Land Vehicle Crew Training System (LVCTS) project. Rheinmetall Canada will take the lead in a partnership that includes Lockheed Martin Canada, Rheinmetall Electronics of Bremen, Germany, and Lockheed Martin Training and Logistics Solutions in Orlando, Florida
Greece to Receive 350 Bradley IFVs from US Surplus
A Greek Army team will head to the United States to select 350 Bradley AIFV (Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicles) from the US Army surplus stocks. The armored vehicles will replace the Army's old M113s
Russia Developing Sniper Rifle with 7 KM Range
A Russian arms manufacturer has announced the development of a sniper rifle combined with a new cartridge that can hit targets at up to 7 kilometer range. Development work has started on the DXL-5 sniper rifle, whose maximum range of seven kilometers will make it unique among sniper weapons, Vladislav Lobaev, general director of the weapon developer, Lobaev Arms, told Ria Novosti
Canada to Join GCAP Sixth Gen Fighter program as Observer
Commissioning of Taiwan’s First Indigenous Submarine Within Next 2 Months
US Armed Forces Members to Undergo Testing for Testosterone Levels
Rafale Jet Combines with Electronic Warfare Payload-Carrying UAV to Strike Simulated Target
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