Bv-206 All-Terrain Vehicle Completes User Trial
The French Army has successfully completed the user trails of BAE Systems' Bv-206 (VHM high mobility vehicles). The VHM is currently in the final phase of its operational evaluation
Jenoptik To Supply Electro-Mechanical Stabilisation Systems For Leapard MBTs
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has awarded a €15.7 million contract to Jenoptik to supply electro-mechanical turret and weapon stabilisation systems for the Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs) and Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) self-propelled howitzers
Finland To Purchase Leopard MBTs Worth 200 Million Euros
The Finnish Ministry of Defence (MoD) will acquire second-hand Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks (MBTs) from the Netherlands, according to Army Technology. In a letter to the Dutch Parliament's Lower House, defence minister Jeanine Antoinette Hennis-Plasschaert noted that the contract is likely to be signed next week during the visit of...
Future Assault Rifles To Tag Targets Much Like Social Media Photo Tagging
Next-generation military assault rifles will not only be sleeker and faster but will pack in a heavier punch. These firearms will be developed not only for military snipers and sharpshooters but for the average soldier with need for greater capabilities
Austal Successfully Complete JHSV USNS Millinocket's Trail
Austal Ltd. successfully completed Acceptance Trials (AT) of the third Joint High Speed Vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) on January 9, 2014, in the Gulf of Mexico
Oshkosh Define Next-Generation Capabilities For Canadian MSVS Bid
Oshkosh Defense has proposed a request offering a high performance, low risk solution to meet the Canadian Department of National Defences (DND) mission requirements to advance its logistics vehicle fleet under the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) project. “Working closely with our Canadian industry partners and a growing network of Canadian suppliers, our Oshkosh MSVS SMP offering provides superior vehicle performance, sustainment across six continents, and ultimately, the best overall value for Canada,” said John Urias, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of Oshkosh Defense
Canadian CCV Project Cancelled, Nexter Claim Compensation
The Canadian Department of National Defence announced on 20 December the cancellation of its controversial $1.8 billion (C$2 billion) Close Combat Vehicle (CCV) project to acquire infantry fighting vehicles
Finland To Buy Leopard MBTs Next Year
Finland has entered negotiations with the Netherlands to purchase around 100 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks (MBTs), the Finnish Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced last week. "The preparations for the acquisition and the related negotiations are ongoing," a Finnish MoD statement said, adding that they "are proceeding in good faith"
Sweden Order Additional BvS10 Armored Vehicles Worth $120 Million
BAE Systems has received a contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for supply of an additional 102 BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicles to the Swedish Armed Forces. The $120 million contract is the exercise of an option in a contract awarded by the FMV for an initial 48 vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds, in January 2012
Finland To Buy Leopard Battle Tanks Worth €200 Million
The Finland Defence Forces are planning to make a significant arms purchase from the Netherlands in the beginning of next year, according to a report broadcast by MTV on Tuesday. The report said the authorities reached a deal to buy a hundred used Leopard battle tanks at a cost of about €200 million
Saab, INTRACOM Team Up For Hellenic Army ARTHUR Systems' Support
INTRACOM Defense Electronics (IDE) has signed an agreement with Saab for the support of the Hellenic Army ARTHUR weapon locating radar systems. This agreement is to ensure continuous support for a crucial Hellenic Armed Forces high technology system, by providing smooth supply of spare parts and immediate on-the-field service by Greek engineers
Kongsberg Wins $31 Million Swiss Weapon Systems Contract
Kongsberg has received an order valued at $31 million for the delivery of Protector Weapon Control System including logistics for the Swiss vehicle program GMTF RP13. This contract is the fourth major Protector RWS contract between the Swiss Army and Kongsberg since 2006
Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Ukraine Peace Deal
Israel Launches Dror-1 Communications Satellite into Geostationary Orbit
Trump May Send to Ukraine JASSM-ER Missile Which Can Reach All of...
South Korean Marine Attack Helicopter Completes First Live Fire Test
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...