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France to Modernize CN235 Aircraft, Leclerc Tanks

January 14, 2023 @ 09:15 AM

Frances Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has awarded contracts for the upgrade of CN235 transport aircraft and 50 Leclerc tanks. Sabena Technics Bod and Thales Avs France SAS won €107 million on December 20 to renovate cockpit of the Air Forces CN235-200 and CN235-300 aircraft

France Orders 200 Akeron MP Anti-tank Missiles

January 13, 2023 @ 10:55 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) placed an order for 200 MMP medium-range missiles, known as "Akeron MP" produced by MBDA. This deal was signed on December 29 in accordance with the French Military Programing Law 2019-2025, the defense ministry said Thursday

Ukraine War Effect? Kalashnikov's 2022 Production Surpasses Past 20 years' Record

January 13, 2023 @ 06:57 AM

Kalashnikov Concern said it produced 40% more weapons last year than in 2021, setting a new record, likely fueled by the ongoing Ukraine War. In 2022, the company completed 45 state defense order contracts, 24 military-technical cooperation agreements, and also carried out the planned work to organize licensed production under one

Rheinmetall Launches Production of Lynx IFVs in Hungary

January 12, 2023 @ 01:07 PM

Rheinmetall has begun low-rate initial production (LRIP) of Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in NATO member nation Hungary, the vehicles first customer. Pre-series production is an important milestone, one which also encompasses fabrication of the Lance medium-calibre turret as well as additional variants of the Lynx

Britain Likely to Send Battle Tanks to Ukraine

January 10, 2023 @ 08:09 AM

Britain could provide Ukraine with tanks for the first time to help the country fight Russian forces. Discussions have been taking place "for a few weeks" about delivering ten of British army's Challenger 2 main battle tank to Ukraine, Sky News reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources

S.Korea to Deploy Baekho Command Post Vehicles in 2023

January 10, 2023 @ 07:42 AM

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will reportedly start fielding an advanced command post later this year. The 20-ton wheeled vehicle, Baekho, will first be deployed to the Army TIGER brigade, officials were quoted as saying by

Elbit’s Atmos Howitzer Beats Nexter’s Caesar for Colombian Contract

January 9, 2023 @ 12:33 PM

Colombia has reportedly chosen 155mm howitzer Atmos produced by Israels Elbit Systems over French-made Caesars. A military source told

RENK’s Horstman to Produce Final Drives for British Bulldog Armoured Vehicles

January 5, 2023 @ 07:09 AM

Horstman, a subsidiary of RENK Group, has won a new contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the manufacture of new Final Drives for the AFV430 Bulldog armoured vehicle. Final Drives are an important element in the drive train of an armoured vehicle

Elbit Systems Wins $107M to Supply Advanced Armor Training Centers to Israel...

January 4, 2023 @ 06:30 AM

Elbit Systems won a contract valued approximately $107 million to provide, operate and maintain the new Main Battle Tank (MBT) simulation and training centers of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Armored Corps. The new training centers will train commanders and soldiers of the Armored Corps and will maintain readiness of both regular and reserve units

Israel’s Army Receives 1st Batch of SandCat Armored Vehicles

January 3, 2023 @ 09:07 AM

Israeli company Plasan handed over the first batch of 50 SandCat EX11 armored vehicles to the Israel Defense Forces ordered in November. The company confirmed the delivery in a tweet dated December 29

Canadian firm Delivers Senator Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

January 2, 2023 @ 01:04 PM

Canadas Roshel has reportedly supplied over a hundred units of Senator armored personnel carrier to Ukraines military and Chernihiv border guards. The delivery was part of Ottawas military aid to Ukraine; with the support of patrons from Eastern Europe, Ukrainian outlet

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