Ukraine to get 14 Leopard 2A4 Tanks
The Netherlands contracted with Rheinmetall to supply fourteen Leopard 2A4 MBTs, worth a figure in the lower three-digit million-euro range, to Ukraine. The Dutch and Danish governments announced their intention to jointly acquire Leopard 2 A4s for donation to Kyiv in April 2023
Lockheed Martin to Develop Terrestrial Layer System for U.S. Army
Lockheed Martin to move on to the second phase of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) program, that aims to develop an armored vehicle that can spy, jam and hack drones. In the coming months, Lockheed Martin will build a prototype TLS-EAB system at their facility in...
General Dynamics, Rheinmetall Win U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Contract...
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Taiwan’s Clouded Leopard II Prototype by October
Taiwans Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed plans to develop two Clouded Leopard II prototypes by October. This project is the first domestically developed armored vehicle
Ukraine’s Military Receives Heavily Modernized T-72 Ural Tanks
Ukrainian militarys 22nd Mechanized Brigade has received into service the previously unknown modernization of Soviet Т-72 Ural battle tanks. A video with a run-in of transferred armor was
S.Korea Likely to Upgrade K9 Howitzers
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is endorsing a plan to upgrade homegrown K9 self-propelled howitzer. The Defense Project Promotion Committee gave the nod to the 2
General Dynamics Land Systems Wins $712M for Stryker DVHA1 Vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems won a $712.3 million U
Lockheed, Rheinmetall to Build Europe-made HIMARS-based Rocket Launcher: Report
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have teamed up to build a European-made rocket launcher based on the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The two companies have proposed GMARS- with the G denoting Germany
Kalashnikov Develops 'Stealth Steel' for Tanks
A subsidiary of Russias Kalashnikov has developed armor plating that reduces the visibility of tanks to thermal imagers and radar. The special protective material named "Cape" (Nakidka in Russian) is produced by JSC Research Institute of Steel" (NII Stali in Russian)
Rheinmetall supplying Ukraine with 20 Marder IFVs, 60 more planned
Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles and plans to send 60 more units in future. The German government awarded Rheinmetall the relevant contract in May 2023
European Defence Agency to Identify Smart and Adaptive Materials to enhance Camouflage...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project to improve new armament-related capabilities by enhancing camouflage and decreasing the signature of ground systems. The Advanced Solutions for Camouflage of Land Systems using smart and adaptive materials (ASCALS) - project aims at finding new materials and their application processes for active and adaptive camouflage in the visible, infrared and radar ranges
Keel Laid For Sweden’s Torpedo Recovery, Anti-mine Ships
U.K. Royal Navy’s New Mini Helicopter Drone Debuts on Operations in Gulf...
Netherlands Extends Deployment of MQ-9 Reapers in Romania Until 2026
First Batch of 'Ready To Fly' Russian Engines Shipped For Installation on...
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