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
UK Procures Four Rheinmetall Cargo Loading Robots
The United Kingdom has placed an order for four Mission Master unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to transport cargo. "Configured for transporting cargo, these UGVs will form part of the United Kingdom's Robotic Platoon Vehicle programme
German Army Orders 80 Ambulance-Variant EAGLE 6x6 Vehicles from General Dynamics
The German procurement agency, BAAINBw has awarded General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) $159 million for the delivery of 80 highly protected EAGLE 6x6 vehicles for the German Armys ambulance corps. The EAGLE 6x6 Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) was selected in a competitive tender process under the medium protected ambulance vehicle program, which will close the gap between the user´s light and heavy ambulance vehicle fleet
Chinese Army Introduces Armed Midget Robots
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has inducted tiny missile-loading ground robots that are armed with a machine gun. “The small robots can traverse complicated terrains, accurately observe battlefield situations and provide ferocious firepower,” the PLA Eastern Theater Command posted on its Sina Weibo microblogging account on Monday
Kia Motors Awarded $1.4Billion Trucks Contract from South Korean Army
Kia Motors signed a contract Monday to supply next-generation tactical trucks (medium-sized standard vehicles) worth ₩1.7 trillion ($1
First Batch of New T-90M Proryv Tanks Delivered to Russian Military
First of Russias new T-90M Proryv main battle tanks (MBTs) have been delivered to troops stationed in the Western Military District. The tank is expected to take part in Russias annual Victory Day Parade on May 9
US Approves Excalibur Guided Artillery Round for Netherlands
The United States has given its nod for the sale of 199 Excalibur guided artillery rounds and related equipment to Netherlands for an estimated cost of $40.55 million
Israel’s Rafael, SpearUAV to Develop Anti-FPV drone Interecptor, Iron Wasp
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"
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