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...
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,...
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
U.K MoD To Strengthen Foxhound Fleet With New Vehicles
The U.K Ministry of defense has ordered 25 additional Foxhound vehicles at a cost of £30million
Russian Paratroopers To Test New 120-MM Mortars In Strategic Military Exercises
Russian paratroopers belonging to air assault brigade held a live firing drill that was carried out over 30 firing missions ranging between 800 and 8,000 meters using a 120 mm semi automatic mortar. The firing was carried out as part of the preparation for the Kavkaz 2012 strategic military exercises that will be held next month in Southern Russia
W&E Platt To Supply Platt MR550 Shielded Ring Mount To Finland
Finland's Ministry of Defence has placed an order with the Australian weapon mount producer, W&E Platt, for supply of 39 Platt MR550 to equip its fleet of RG-32M mine hardened armoured patrol vehicles. W&E Platt will supply Platt MR550 by the end of 2012
BAE To Help Develop Amphibious Vehicle Fleet For U.S Marine Corps
The U.S Marine Corps has enlisted BAE Systems to help develop its amphibious vehicle fleet through two recently awarded contracts for the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC)
Denmark Calls For Supply Of Armoured Personnel Carriers
The Danish Ministry of Defense has issued a tender to eight European armored vehicles builders for the acquisition of 360 armored personnel carriers. The competition will see suppliers from both the track and wheels platforms battling to win the Danish tender
70 Civilians killed, 360 Injured in Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Economic Targets
Hand to Hand Combat Between Chinese, Philippine Soldiers in South China Sea
2 US troops KILLED, 1 Missing, 4 Injured in Iran Missile Strikes
Russia's Unmanned Systems Group Signs Several International Contracts to Sell its Supercam...
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