L3Harris Presents New Autonomous Ground Vehicle ‘Diamondback’
L3Harris Technologies debuted its new autonomous reconnaissance and security vehicle system, Diamondback, at the Association of the United States Armys annual meeting this week. Diamondbacks open development approach improves the ability to ramp up production, reduces costs, increases maintainability and accelerates the speed of technology insertions that support adaptation for evolving...
Leonardo, Rheinmetall Launch Joint Venture to Develop New Italian Battle Tank, Lynx...
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have formed a joint venture to develop a new main battle tank and a variant of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle for the Italian Army. The announcement was made today, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July 2024 in Rome
BAE Systems Unveils New Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Prototype with 30mm Turret
BAE Systems has unveiled a new prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), equipped with a 30mm turret. This model, alongside the AMPV Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS), recently completed evaluations at the Yuma Test Center
The Netherlands to Acquire 46 Leopard 2A8 Tanks
The Netherlands plans to acquire 46 Leopard-2A8 battle tanks as part of a new initiative supported by the German government. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman announced this decision today in a letter to the House of Representatives
KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland
KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Northrop Launches M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun for Rapid Ammo Switching in...
Northrop Grumman has launched the 30x113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun, which allows operators to switch ammunition types quickly and includes different rounds for anti-drone and anti-armor operations. The M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun eliminates the need for mixed ammunition belts, allowing operators to switch between two types of ammunition on demand
Russian Troops Receive BMP-3, BMD-4M Vehicles with Enhanced Protection
The High-Precision Systems holding of the Rostec State Corporation has delivered a new batch of BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles equipped with additional protection kits
Rheinmetall Develops Qualification Samples of New-Generation Armour Piercing 120mm Ammunition
Rheinmetall has developed qualification samples of it armour-piercing 120mm KE 2020 Neo ammunition to counter modern protection technologies. The qualification readiness of this ammunition has been confirmed, according to a Rheinmetall
American Rheinmetall Vehicles Wins Contract for U.S. Army’s Transport UGV Program...
American Rheinmetall Vehicles has been awarded a contract by the U.S
Turkey's Otokar Wins $930M Armored Vehicles Tender in Romania
Otokar, a Turkish defense manufacturer, announced it has won a 32 billion lira tender (more than $930 million) for the export of COBRA II 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles to Romania. The tender, launched by CN Romtehnica SA, a company under the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, aims to procure 1,059 COBRA II armored vehicles and includes integrated logistics support services
Russian Tank-maker, UVZ “Dissecting” Captured German Leopard 2A6 Tank
A captured German-made Leopard 2A6 is being taken apart by Russian tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) to study its key systems such as fire control system, stabilizer, engine and other systems which is improved compared to previous Leopard models. Aside of some damage to gun, this is the best-preserved example of the Leopard 2A6 which has been capture in Ukraine
Rheinmetall, Honeywell to Collaborate on Visual Systems, Auxiliary Power
Rheinmetall and Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new visual systems and auxiliary power units for military vehicles. The companies aim to develop visual systems that incorporate Honeywell's 360 Display technology, a driver vision system featuring thermal imaging and daylight cameras distributed around the vehicle
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...