Italy to Order Tracked Vehicles, 132 Leopard 2A8IT Tanks Worth €8.2B
Italy is reportedly set to enhance its military capabilities with the planned procurement of 132 Leopard 2A8IT main battle tanks worth €8.2 billion
DAPA Develops Extended Range 155mm Ammunition for Korea's K9 Howitzer
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) unveiled the '155mm Range Extended Munitions Project' system development completion on February 6. In an official release, DAPA announced the launch of the '155mm Range Extension Projection Project' at the Poongsan Research Institute in Daejeon, supervised by Firepower Business Department Director Lee Myeong
Aselsan Delivers Modernized M60T Tanks to Turkey's SSB
Turkey's Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) took delivery of the first batch of modernized M60T tanks as part of the Tanks Additional Capabilities (TİYK) - M60T Project in a ceremony on February 12. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including SSB President Prof
Nexter, Safran Secure Contract for Leclerc Tank Sight Modernization
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded a contract to the temporary group of companies (GME) comprising Nexter, a KNDS company, and Safran Electronics & Defense for the modernization of the sights on the renovated Leclerc tank. The primary goal of this initiative is to update the "observation" function...
Munitions India Limited Inks $225M Artillery Ammunition Deal with Saudi Arabia
Defence Public Sector Enterprise Munitions India Limited (MIL) has clinched a $225 million deal with Nadrah Company for the supply of artillery ammunition to Saudi Arabia. The agreement, inked during the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, marks one of India's major defence export orders
Rheinmetall, GM Defense Deliver First Tactical Truck Prototype to U.S. Army
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense headquartered in Washington, DC, have announced the delivery of three prototype trucks for the initial phase of the U.S
Russian Forces to Receive 'Hermes' Anti-Tank, Anti-Air Missile System with 100Km Range
Russian forces will soon receive an all-new multi-purpose missile system with anti-tank and anti-aircraft capability called 'Hermes." According to Russian media, Russian gunsmiths are currently in the final stages of preparing the Hermes for deployment within the Russian Armed Forces
Saab Secures €63M Order for AT4 Anti-Armour Weapon from NATO Support and...
Saab has been awarded an order for its anti-armour weapon, the AT4, by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order, valued at approximately €63 million (SEK 700 million), is slated for delivery between 2026 and 2027
EDGE Subsidiary NIMR Unveils JAIS Mark 2 in Comprehensive Upgrade of Armoured...
EDGE Group's entity, NIMR, has introduced the JAIS Mark 2 (MK2), marking the conclusion of its armoured vehicle lines' upgrade to the next generation. The announcement was made ahead of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Turkey's FNSS Unveils PARS ALPHA 8×8 New Generation Armored Combat Vehicle at...
Turkeys FNSS is set to introduce its latest armored combat vehicle, the PARS ALPHA 8×8, at the 2024 World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from February 4th to 8th. Developed to address both symmetrical and asymmetric threats on the battlefield, the PARS ALPHA 8×8 is positioned as a contribution to the evolving standards of new generation combat vehicles
Belgium Confirms Acquisition of Nexter's CAESAR NG, GRIFFON MEPAC Systems
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the KNDS joint venture, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize the country's land forces. The
French DGA Orders 109 CAESAR MkII Mobile Artillery from Nexter
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has issued a notification to Nexter, a KNDS company, confirming an order for 109 CAESAR MkII artillery systems. The first delivery is anticipated in 2026
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
