Russia Develops Fabric to Hide Troops from Thermal Imagers
Researchers at the Military Academy of the Russian Armed Forces Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense (RCBD) Troops have developed a three-layer fabric that is capable of hiding troops from thermal imagers. As per documents presented at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum, the “cloak makes it possible to completely hide the tracks of...
New Top Attack Protection for Russian Tanks Revealed at Army 2023
A new top attack protection system against high explosive warheads and drone bombs has been revealed at Army-2023 (August 14-20) in Moscow. Earlier top attack protection resembling 'barbeque grill' proved ineffective against rapidly improving Ukrainian munitions
Russia’s First Wheeled SP Howitzer 'Malva' to Debut at ARMY-2023
Russias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has made its debut at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Rostec confirmed this information in an official release
Rheinmetall Purchased Belgian Leopard 1 Tanks for Ukraine: Report
Germanys Rheinmetall has reportedly bought 50 Leopard 1 battle tanks from Belgium for war-torn Ukraine. This was reported by local newspaper
Recently Developed Australian Assault Rifle Given to Ukraine Army
The Australian Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR) developed about a year ago, has been included in a recent package of Canberra's military aid to Ukraine. With support provided by the Australian Department of Defence, a small quantity of ACAR weapons were shipped to Ukraine in early July as part of a weapons...
Ecuadorian Army Receives Turkey’s COBRA II Armored Vehicles
Ecuadorian armed forces took delivery of 20 COBRA II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles produced by Turkish firm Otokar. “20 Cobra II armored vehicles came from Turkey for the Ecuadorian Armed Forces
Rheinmetall-Led Team Lynx Awarded U.S. Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Contract
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Italy Awards Iveco-Oto Melara JV $930M to Modernize Ariete Tanks
Italy has signed a deal valued nearly $930 million with CIO, a joint venture between Italian firms Iveco and Oto Melara, to modernize its Ariete battle tanks. Inked on August 2, this deal covers upgrade of 90 tanks with an option for another 35 platforms
Russia Training Soldiers to Hit Western Tanks with Armor-Penetrating Grenades
Russian servicemen are training to hit western battle tanks with armor-penetrating grenades. In an official statement, Russian defense ministry said the servicemen of the Eastern MDs Army Corps and volunteers are currently undergoing RPG-7V man-portable anti-tank grenade launcher firing drills
Germany to Confer "NATO" Status on South Korea for Defense, Dual-use Goods...
South Korea would not have to receive approval from Germanys Office for Economic Affairs and Exports (BAFA) if Berlin confers a NATO-like status to the country. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it is planning to “quickly” obtain the nod from German Federal Ministry of Economic and Climate Protection (BMWK)
French DGA Receives Final Batch of VT4 Tactical Vehicles
French defense procurement agency DGA received the last batch of ten standard 2 VT4 tactical vehicles on Wednesday. A total of 4,380 VT4 vehicles were delivered to the three armies, the Operational Energy Service, the Joint Munitions Service and the National Guard
F-22 Raptors to Get Infrared Threat-Detection Sensor Updates
Kalashnikov to Present New KUB Kamikaze Drone at IDEX, Abu Dhabi
Airbus Tests Eurofighter Radar on A320 Airliner
South Korea Launches Ulsan-Class Batch-IV Frigate Project
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U