Czech Army To Sell 134 T-72 Battle Tanks To Unnamed African Nation
The Czech Ministry of Defense plans to export 134 T-72 main battle tanks which is currently used by the country’s military to an unnamed African country. The sale of the 134, T-72 battle tanks will be handled by a private company
Russian Army To Replace Tracked Vehicles With Wheeled Armored Vehicles
The Russian Defense Ministry has decided to outfit the Ground forces with wheeled armored that have a longer service life than the tracked armored vehicles. “The Defense Ministry has decided to replace the majority of tracked armored vehicles with wheeled vehicles,” Ground Force commander Col
Denel, Malaysia To Produce Turret For 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Denel and Malaysia have signed a contract worth $413 million for the supply of turrets and integrated weapon systems to be fitted onto 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicles. The turrets will be exported to Malaysia over a seven year period – with the first consignment ready for delivery early
Indonesia To Buy German Tanks, Cancels Dutch Deal
Indonesia today announced its decision to buy 100 battle tanks from Germany after pulling out of a deal that was earlier awarded to Netherlands. The decision to cancel the $280 million contract comes after spending several months awaiting approval from the Dutch parliament
India, Russia Close To Approving Tank Ammo Deal
Russia and India are on the brink of approving a deal to manufacture and delivery of advanced tank ammunition, according to state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport. “The first round of negotiations on the delivery of 3UBK20 (Mango) tank ammunition has been completed and the second round - on its licensed...
BAE Systems Awards SAAB Sight And fire Control System Contract
Saab has won an order from BAE Systems in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, for sight and fire control system UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft Sight) in a SEK 110 million. The contract covers new sight systems, including virtual image displays, and upgrade and modification of the existing systems on combat vehicle CV9030N, for the Norwegian Army
Lockheed Martin Wins $249M Contract for Vehicle from US DoD
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India Begins Testing DRDO-Built Main Battle Tank
India has begun developmental trials of the main battle tank (MBT) known as Arjun Mark II. The testing will continue until next month at the Pokhran field firing range
BAE Systems To Upgrade And Build Armoured Combat Vehicles For Norway
BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a contract with the Norwegian Army to upgrade and build CV90 armoured combat vehicles for the Norwegian Army. in a contract worth $1 billion
BAE Systems Signs Contract with Kongsberg for Military Vehicles
Kongsberg has signed a contract with BAE Systems to supply combat systems for military vehicles. BAE Systems, Sweden, is the main supplier to the Norwegian Army's upgrade program of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle
Russia To Replace Aging Makarov Pistol With New 9-mm Hangun
In the coming months, the Russian Armed Forces will induct a new 9-mm handgun that will replace the aging Makarov pistol. “We are certifying a new pistol, the Strizh, which will replace the Makarov pistol in the next few months,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Wednesday
Nemo Plus Unveiled At Eurosatory 2012
The Nemo Plus, an AMV armoured fighting vehicle with a new concept turret, has been introduced at Eurosatory 2012 by defense giant Patria. The latest turrent combines the Nemo 120mm mortar system with Kongsberg's new Protector Super Lite remote weapon station (RWS) which is a fully stabilised light weight RWS that weighs only 30kg
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Australia Delivers First Batch of M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine
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...