BAE Systems Launches Latest In 6x6 Fighting Vehicle
BAE Systems introduced the latest 6x6 variant of the RG35 family of vehicles – the RG35 multi-purpose blast protected fighting vehicle – at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition (AAD). “The RG35 family of vehicles incorporates 30 years of experience in tactical mobility and protection,” said Johan Steyn,...
Navistar Defense To Supply MRAP Vehicles To U.S Army
Navistar Defense has won a contract worth $282 million from the U.S Army to provide more than 2,300 survivability upgrade retrofit kits for International MaxxPro Dash Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles
BAE Systems Launches New Remote Turret
BAE Systems is introducing its latest tactical remote turret, the TRT-R30MK, at the 2012 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition from 19 – 21 September. “The TRT family of turrets provides soldiers with a spectrum of self-protection and ground fire support capability, combined with the safety of an armoured protected...
U.S Army Orders 100,000 M9 Pistols
The U.S Army announced today that Beretta USA has been awarded a contract to supply up to 100,000 M9, 9mm caliber pistols
Paramount Group Introduces Marauder Patrol Vehicle
Africa-based Paramount Group has launched its latest product the Marauder Patrol at Africa’s leading defence exhibition – the AAD 2012. The Marauder Patrol vehicle is based on COTS (commercial off the shelf) driveline components
Canada Takes Delivery of Leopard 2A4 Tanks
The Canadian Ministry of National Defence announced today the arrival of the Leopard 2A4 Canadian tank which the government purchased from Netherlands in 2007 as part of a $650 million tank replacement project. “Our government has a proven record of ensuring that the men and women of the Canadian Forces have the equipment they need to take on the challenges they face,” said Minister MacKay
IDF Demonstrates Unmanned Ground Vehicle Missions
The Israeli Defense Force has begun using the Guardium UGV (Unmanned ground vehicle), one of the first regularly operating unmanned security vehicles in the world, for night patrols along the Gaza border. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Industries, the Guardium can scans the wide array of areas, taking in 360 degrees of information
Italy Goes Ahead Vehicle Procurement Plan Despite Budget Restrains
The Italian government plans to buy 40 VTMM medium tactical worth $151 million from Iveco with an option for 40 more with the first batch to be delivered this year. Designed to carry a crew of five, the route clearance package will be deployed in Afghanistan next year
Lockheed Martin Wins U.S Army Sniper Targeting Pod Support Contract
Lockheed Martin has received a $152 million contract from the U.S
New Bids For Canada’s Close Combat Vehicle Program
Nexter Systems has confirmed it has submitted a bid in response to Canada’s RFP for the Close Combat Vehicle (CCV). Nexter will offer the VBCI 25, currently in service with the French Army in both Afghanistan and Lebanon, according to the company
Russia To Test Italian Armoured Vehicles
Russia will begin testing two Italian-built armored vehicles which are expected to arrive in August ahead of a possible Russian order. Manufactured by vehicle maker Iveco and Finmeccanica unit Oto Melara, a Centauro wheeled tank with a 120mm gun and a Freccia armored vehicle with a 30mm gun was delivered earlier this year
Ukrainian MP Accused of Enabling Russian Infiltration of Anti-Corruption Bureau
Bangladesh Air Force’s Chinese-made Jet Crashes into School during Class, Killing 19
Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
Bad Weather Helps Russia Strike Ukrainian Targets with Drones, Missiles
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...