Danish CV90 IFVs to get New D-Series Turret, ATGM Integration
Danish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are set to undergo upgrades, including receiving an improved turret and an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), under a contract inked between BAE Systems and the countrys defense ministry. This Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) contract between BAE Systems and the Danish defense ministry follows the previously signed framework...
India's BEML Tests First Indigenously-made 1500 HP Engine for Main Battle Tanks
India's BEML conducted the maiden test-firing of India's first indigenously-made 1500 Horsepower (HP) engine for Main Battle Tanks at BEML's Engine division in the Mysuru complex on March 20. The engine boasts features such as a high power-to-weight ratio and operability in extreme conditions, including high altitudes, sub-zero temperatures, and desert...
Sweden Orders 321 Patria Six-wheeled Armored Vehicles
The Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) has signed a contract to purchase 321 six-wheeled armored vehicles from Finland-based Patria. The contract is valued at around €470 million, marking one of the largest deals ever secured by Patria in Sweden
Rheinmetall Acquires Dutch EV startup REEQ to Enter Hybrid Military Vehicles Space
Rheinmetall announced the acquisition of Dutch EV start-up REEQ as a first step to enter the manufacture of hybrid military vehicles. The acquisition, finalized in March 2024, sees Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B
Swedish Armed Forces to Procure fine Calibre Ammunition from Nammo, Norma
The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, has signed a contract with Nammo Sweden AB and Norma Precision AB to procure fine caliber ammunition. This means that deliveries of fine caliber ammunition are secured for the needs of the Armed Forces during the years 2024–2025
In a First, a Norwegian Project Integrates Drone Data to Correct Artillery...
During the recent “Steadfast Defender 24” NATO exercise, Norwegian and Swedish specialists conducted a unique experiment to correct artillery fire by obtaining information from multiple drone hovering over target territory. The mission of the drone swarms is to discover the enemy's position and activities and relay the information to the artillery positions which are ready to fire
Rheinmetall to Supply Spain with 155mm Ammunition worth Euro 218 Million
The Spanish government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth approximately €208 million to supply 94,200 155mm artillery rounds. Delivery to the Spanish army is scheduled between late 2024 and late 2025, with an option for a two-year extension
Milrem Robotics Brings Ukrainian Experience to U.S. Army’s Warrior Experiment
Milrem Robotics of Estonia has successfully concluded its participation in the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE). The event, conducted in February in Fort Moore, USA, focussed on experimenting with new technology in realistic operational settings
Canada Approved to buy Mobile User Objective System Access for $138 Million
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Mobile User Objective System Access for an estimated cost of $138 million. The Government of Canada has requested to buy telecommunications services providing Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) access to Canadian armed forces users over the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) service
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U.S. Army to Evaluate BAE Systems’ Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Turreted Mortar Prototype...
BAE Systems has delivered a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) with unmanned turreted mortar capability to the U.S
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...