Egypt Orders South Korean K9 Howitzers for $1.65B
Egypt has placed an order worth $1.65 billion for K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers built by South Korean company Hanwha Defense
Kalashnikov Produced Assault Rifles in "Accelerated Mode" for Asia-Pacific Customer
Russias Kalashnikov Concern has rapidly produced a large batch of assault rifles under a contract concluded with a country in the Asia-Pacific Region. "A large batch of assault rifles was produced in an accelerated mode at the site of Kalashnikov Concern JSC in the interests of a foreign customer from the...
Russia Starts Serial Production of Latest Generation Grenade Launchers
Russias state-owned Rostec has delivered the first batch of serially-produced ‘Balkan 40mm anti-personnel grenade launchers. "The design documentation for the ‘Balkan system has been formalized and accepted by the Defense Ministry of Russia for serial production
Russian Army to Receive Pistol ‘Udav’ with Silencer in 2023
Russian troops will soon receive Udav pistols, developed by the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIItochmash) in a special configuration with a silencer, in 2023. In October 2021, Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces Oleg Salyukov said the Russian Ministry of Defense was starting to purchase new Udav pistols in combined...
Nexter to Evaluate Italian Army’s Robotic Platforms
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Milrem (programmes prime contractor) and seven other partners, chose Nexter Robotics to evaluate several ground and airborne robotics platforms for the Italian Army. The decision was taken on 13 January 2022
Jankel to Design Challenger 3 Crew Seating for British Army
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has awarded a supplier contact worth over £2m to Jankel, for the design, development and delivery of 148 vehicle crew seating sets (444 seats) as part of the UKs Challenger 3 programme. The contract ensures that the British Army will receive world-class seating designed with high levels of protection for the Commander, Gunner and Loader
Croatia to Buy 89 Bradley M2A2 Vehicles from U.S.
Croatia has agreed to purchase 89 Bradley vehicles from the United States for an estimated $196 million as part of a plan to form an infantry brigade to aid NATO. The country is expected to formally endorse the deal at a session on January 27
S.Korea Commences Mass Production of K2 Tank with Domestic Engine
South Korea has started mass production of K2 tanks powered by domestic engines. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a recent
Nammo Wins $500M for Full Rate Production of M72 Anti-Armor Weapons
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Russian Military Receives New Tanks, Mi-28NM and Ka-52 Helicopters
The Russian armed forces took delivery of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, modernized T-72B3 tanks, Electronic Warfare systems, Mi-28NM Night Hunter and Ka-52 Alligator helicopters, as well as Su-30SM2 jets. The delivery of eight types of military equipment was undertaken on the occasion of the Single Day of Military Acceptance, Rostec said in a statement
First Crewless Boat Piloted Remotely in UK Waters
Rockets Fired at Israel as Ceasefire Decision with Hezbollah Looms
Poland, Slovakia to Ink Ammunition Production Agreement Soon
Singapore Decommissions Final Two Challenger-Class Submarines
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...