Peru Selects Hyundai Rotem's K-808 White Tiger Armored Vehicles
South Koreas Hyundai Rotem, announced on Thursday that it has been chosen as the preferred bidder to export 30 K-808 White Tiger wheeled armored vehicles to Peru. The deal, valued at approximately 82
Log Protection for Russian MSTA-S 155mm Howitzer
A Russian MSTA-S 155mm self-propelled howitzer has been seen in Ukraine with its top and sides padded with logs which reports on social media claims is for protection against rocket-propelled grenades and FPV drones. According to postings by pro-Russian Telegram accounts, the log-protection kit, despite the quirkiness of the design,...
Germany Orders 68,000 Artillery Shells from KNDS for Supply to Ukraine
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for 68,000 155mm artillery shells from European KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) to support Ukraine's defense capabilities. This order is part of a 6-year framework contract, worth €278 million, which allows for the production of up...
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales to form New Company for MGCS Project
French and German companies – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales – are forming a new company to collaborate on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project. The agreement, solidified during the Franco-German Ministerial Council meeting in Toulouse on October 16, 2019, underscores both nations' commitment to jointly develop...
Anduril Industries Launches its C4 vehicle system, Menace-X
Menace-X is designed for mobile command and control in challenging communication environments, facilitating complex mission sets like maritime surface fire coordination. Current C2 solutions demand extensive logistics, setup time, and specialized training
Brazil Selects Israeli ATMOS as Winner of the 155 mm Artillery Competition
The Brazilian Army (Exército Brasileiro) has chosen Israel-made ATMOS as the official winner of the of the VBCOAP 155 SR competition. This information was first reported by
Belgium Inaugurates Factory to Manufacture Griffon Armored Vehicles
Belgium and France have unveiled a new construction site for the Griffon armored vehicles under the CaMo project. The inauguration highlighted the deepening strategic and industrial partnership between France and Belgium
Finland to Buy Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles with Remote Weapons Stations
The Finnish Defence Forces are acquiring heavy Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles as part of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme. The Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorized the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to initiate a serial procurement of heavy 6x6 armoured personnel carrier vehicles from Patria
Oshkosh Defense Secures $40M Contract Extension for ROGUE-Fires UGV
Oshkosh Defense has announced the award of an additional delivery order worth $40 million for the procurement of the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) intended for use in the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System. The ROGUE-Fires system, developed specifically for the U
Poland to Buy 72 South Korean HOMAR-K MLRS Systems
Poland has signed a contract to purchase 72 HOMAR-K missile launchers, a Polish version of South Koreas Chunmoo, produced by Hanwha Aerospace Europe. According to reports, the contract is valued at six billion Polish zloty ($1
Czech Firm, RSBC Group Acquires Austrian STEYR ARMS
RSBC Investment Group has completed the acquisition of STEYR ARMS, the Austrian firearm manufacturer, on April 23. RSBC Group has acquired 100% ownership of STEYR ARMS from its previous owner, SMH Holding GmbH
New Upgraded Triton Anti-FPV Drone System Deployed by Russian Troops in Ukraine
U.K. to invest $1.3B to Develop Hypersonic Missile
Swedish Air Force to Retire SK 60 Trainer Aircraft in June
No Donation, U.S. Approves $30 Million HIMARS Artillery System Sale to Ukraine
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...