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...
Lockheed Martin Wins $249M Contract for Vehicle from US DoD
Lockheed Martin Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif
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
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 cabins for two, four or five crew members, depending on the particular mission -module chosen
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
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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