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...
ST Kinetics And Paramount Group To Join Forces On Armoured Vehicles
Two of the biggest names in defense have announced a strategic partnership to market high mobility armoured wheeled vehicles. ST Kinetics and Paramount Group have agreed to pool their expertise to jointly market, manufacture and support a family of protected wheeled vehicles
GD Unveils Eagle Light Tactical Vehicle at Eurosatory
General Dynamics European Land Systems has unveiled the Eagle light tactical vehicle, a 6x6 variant on the first day of the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The tactical vehicle has been designed combining the DURO 6x6 chassis, driveline and suspension with the Eagle 4x4 hull, the enlarged variant features protected...
Thales And Renault Digitize VAB MK3 Armoured Vehicle
Thales has joined forces with Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) to extend the capabilities of the VAB Mk3, the latest addition to RTD's range of armoured vehicles. The VAB Mk3 new-generation armoured personnel carrier can display real-time image from a turret-mounted camera, providing the three main operators (infantry squad leader, gunner and driver) with a shared picture of the tactical environment
Russia To Introduce Modernized T-90S MBT At Eurosatory 2012
Rosoboronexport will for the first time introduce its modernized T-90S main battle tank at Eurosatory 2012 exhibition in Paris next week. A record number of weapons will be showcased by Russia during the arms exhibition
FN Herstal To Use Eurosatory To Launch New Tactical Precision Rifle
Belgian arms manufacturer FN Herstal will unveil the tactical version of the SCAR-H precision rifle that was first introduced in 2011. The new TPR (Tactical Precision Rifle) variant provides a range of additions which include a non-foldable ‘sniper-type’ stock, which is adjustable in length by ten positions and height by eight positions
IWI Introduces New Grenade Launcher Compatible With Assault Rifles
The Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), maker of the world renowned Uzi sub-machine guns, will introduce its new family of grenade launchers, the IWI GL40, compatible with all types of assault rifles at Eurosatory 2012. Developed using lightweight materials, the GL40 is easy to assemble and operate, and offers a stand-alone option that enables firing separately from the weapon
Ingalls Wins $134M Contract for Transport from US DoD
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Pascagoula, Miss
Northrop Grumman Awarded $103M Contract for Naval Air Systems from U.S. Marine...
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a delivery order by the Naval Air Systems Command totaling $103 million to deliver LITENING G4 targeting systems. Under the terms of the award, Northrop Grumman will supply the U
India Gets First Foreign Ballistic Testing Facility
U.S based engineering conglomerate DuPont unveiled its first-ever Asia pacific integrated ballistic centre in Hyderabad on 12, April that will solely focus on developing solutions using local ammunition specific to Indian security requirements
Back to War? U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Positions After Tehran Attacks Cargo...
Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Facilities in Response to Drone Attacks on its...
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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