Saab Wins $105M Order for Carl-Gustaf M4 and Ammunition
Saab has received orders for the recoilless rifle Carl-Gustaf M4 with included ammunition worth 900 million SEK (approximately $105 million). Deliveries will take place next year
Rheinmetall-BAE JV Awards Contracts to TT Electronics, Renvale Ltd under UK’s Mechanised...
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has awarded contracts totally valued £15 million to TT Electronics and Renvale Ltd to support the British Armys new Boxer vehicles under the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme. TT Electronics has won £5 million to lead the design, production and delivery of two primary power assemblies...
Britain’s Challenger 3 Upgrade Programme: First Smoothbore Weapons Enter Production
Two Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore L55A1 weapons for testing and trialling have now entered production at Unterluess facility, which would later be integrated onto the British Armys modernized Challenger tanks. As announced in May 2021, RBSL will be transforming 148 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) into the new Challenger 3 configuration...
IAI Unveils REX MK II Multi-Mission Unmanned Land Vehicle
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a multi-mission unmanned land vehicle REX MK II to aid and protect ground forces in the field of battle. The multi-mission REX MK II is a hybrid electric platform with all wheel drive and has the ability to carry a load of 1
Hanwha Defense to Display K9A1 Howitzer at DSEI 2021
South Koreas Hanwha Defense plans to offer the latest variant of the K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), dubbed K9A2, for the British Armys Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) program. The 155mm/52-calibre K9A1 Thunder will be showcased as part of Hanwha Defenses display at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event in...
Elbit Systems Develops AI-Powered Computerized Solution for Assault Rifles
Elbit Systems unveiled ARCAS, a built-in computerized Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered system that interfaces with the rifles Electro-Optical (EO) sight, with a helmet mounted eyepiece and with the rifles assemblies, providing soldiers with real-time intuitive actionable combat information. ARCAS transforms assault rifles into digital, networked combat machines enabling a step change in the lethality, mission effectiveness and survivability of dismounted soldiers in both day and night
Serbia, Poland Likely to Buy Spike LR2 Missiles from Israel
Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is likely to bag contracts from Serbia and Poland for Spike LR2 fifth generation missiles. "We are acting in Serbia together with state-owned defense products manufacturer Jugoimport-SDPR and we are working on the promotion of Spike LR2 rockets," Al Zaher, regional director for Rafael, told Serbian public broadcaster RTS last week
Saab to Deliver Combat Training Solutions to Polish Army
Saab has signed a 1 billion SEK ($116.5 million) contract for the delivery of several live training systems and services to the Polish Armed Forces
Sweden, Finland Sign Agreement for Joint Procurement of Firearms
Sweden and Finland have signed an agreement on the joint procurement of firearms and related technology. "Through this agreement, we create the conditions for carrying out joint procurements of a family of firearms and accessories to be used by both countries," said Brigadier General Mikael Frisell
Chinese Military Inducts New Tank Repair Vehicle based on Type 15 Light
In recent exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Region, a new tank repair vehicle based on the Type 15 light tank was spotted, confirming its induction into active service. Compared with its predecessor, the new repair vehicle is lighter and faster in plateau regions and can ensure sustained combat capability of tanks in such terrains, Chinese media reported citing analysts
Finland’s Patria to Deliver 200 6 ×6 Armored Vehicles to Latvia
Finnish firm Patria won an order to deliver 200 6×6 armoured vehicles to Latvia. The contract also covers provision of support and training systems
Rostec Reveals Mine Clearing Robot at Army 2021
Ruselectronics Holding, a Rostec company, unveiled remote mine-clearing machine Foliage at the Army-2021 forum. Developed by the Kaskad KPZ, the machine can search for and eliminate explosive devices at a distance of up to 100 m using a system based on electromagnetic and induction means, Rostec said in a release today
Malaysia Requests Faster Delivery of South Korean FA-50M Fighter Jets
Germany Confirms AI-Powered Drones for Ukraine
U.S. Air Force Tests New Heat-Control Technology for Spacecraft
BAE Systems’ Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle to Be Ready by mid-2026
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...