Indonesian Army Receives Turkish-Made Harimau Medium Tanks
Indonesia has taken delivery of 10 Harimau medium tanks, a collaborative project between PT Pindad and Turkish FNSS. The Harimau Medium Tank, initiated in 2012 as part of the National Defense Industry Revitalization program, weighs 30 tons
Nexter Offers Latest VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Qatar at DIMDEX-2024
Nexter has presented the latest iteration of the French 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, VBCI MkII, at the DIMDEX-2024 exhibition (March 4-6) with the aim of bolstering the Qatar Armed Forces. The French proposal aligns with Qatar's 2030 vision, contributing to the development of the Qatar Emiri Defense Industrial and Technology Base
Poland Orders $1.24 Billion Carl-Gustaf Weapons from Saab; To Open New Carl-Gustaf...
Saab on Monday signed a contract with the Polish Ministry of Defence for delivery of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon, ammunition and training equipment. The order value corresponds to SEK 12
Nexter's New SHARD Arrow Shell Boosts NATO Smoothbore Gun Penetration by 15%
Nexter, part of the KNDS consortium, completed SHARD arrow shell qualification, boosting NATO 120mm smoothbore gun firepower, and is now set for mass production. SHARD claims a 15% increase in penetration capabilities, attributed to its design that also reduces barrel wear by 25%
Poland Signs Deal for 286 LOTR Kleszcz Reconnaissance Carriers
Poland officially signed a deal on Wednesday to procure 286 locally-made LOTR Kleszcz light armored reconnaissance carriers, replacing outdated Soviet-era BRDM-2 4x4 vehicles. The
Nine DITA-M Howitzers for Ukraine Under Production in Czech Republic
The Netherlands has announced that Czech arms manufacturers are constructing nine DITA self-propelled howitzers for later dispatch to Ukraine. The weapons are part of a large Dutch order for Ukraine being fulfilled by two arms manufacturers in the Czech Republic
Elbit Systems wins $600M for Sensors Integration in Australia’s Redback IFVs
Elbit Systems has secured a contract valued at approximately $600 million to provide sensor integration systems for the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) as part of Australia's Land 400 Phase 3 Project. This contract aims to deliver advanced protection, fighting capabilities and sensors suite to the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) for the Australian Army
U.K. MoD Contracts Cook Defence Systems to Manufacture Tracks for Russian, Western...
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Ukroboronprom to Assemble NATO-Standard Czech BREN 2 Assault Rifles in Ukraine
Ukraine's state-owned Ukroboronprom has announced plans to assemble Czech BREN 2 assault rifles at its facilities. The Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, reported that the joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has reached an agreement with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka for the transfer of the license
Russian Ural Design Bureau Patents Anti-Top Attack Canopy
Ural Design Bureau has patented a two-tier canopy designed for tanks such as T-72, T-80, and T-90, offering protection against jet-propelled grenades and cumulative warheads, in addition to First Person View (FPV) drones. The "canopy" is intended for use on Russian main battle tanks, including T-72B3M, T-80BVM, T-90M, as well as armored vehicles
Austria Orders $1.3B Worth of PANDUR EVO Armored Vehicles
General Dynamics European Land Systems - Steyr (GDELS) has been awarded a $1.3 billion contract to manufacture 225 PANDUR 6x6 EVO wheeled armored vehicles for the Austrian Armed Forces
European Partners Launch THEMA Consortium for Advanced Electromagnetic Artillery System
A consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
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...