Thales to Commence Production of 155mm Artillery Ammo in Australia
Thales announced today it will commence the production of 155mm M795 Artillery Projectiles in Australia in early 2022. Production in Australia of the 155mm M795 Artillery Projectiles will take place in Benalla, regional Victoria, and will include the filling of steel projectile bodies with high explosive TNT, final assembly and completion...
Bundeswehr Orders Rheinmetall’s AGDUS Passive Systems for Combat Training Centre
Rheinmetall announced Friday it is supplying new simulation technology for the German Armys Combat Training Centre. Earlier this year, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded Rheinmetall a procurement contract for 440 “Training Device, Duel Simulator (AGDUS), Passive Vehicle” systems
First Demo of Russian Reconnaissance System Meant for Export at EDEX 2021
Russia for the first time showcased a next-generation reconnaissance/signaling system built specifically for export at the EDEX 2021 exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The system is intended to detect enemy manpower and land combat systems
RBSL-Led Consortium Working on British Army’s Future UGV Study
The consortium led by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is exploring new approaches to UGVs as part of its wider Mounted Combat Systems research project. The study was initiated by UK MODs Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) for the British Army
Russia to Start Serial Production of its First VSHORAD
Russias Design Bureau of Machine-Building, part of Rostec-owned High Precision Weapons Company is preparing to start serial production Gibka-S, the countrys first Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system. "The export-oriented modification of the Gibka-S air defense system is fully ready for serial production," Rostec Industrial Director for armaments Bekhan Ozdoev was...
Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Missile System Adapted for Any Vehicle
High Precision Weapons Company, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec has adapted the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system for any chassis. "We can say that the Kornet-EM has become a universal anti-tank missile system: it has been adapted for any tracked or wheeled chassis with the corresponding lifting capacity
EDEX 2021: Egypt Considering Buying K-9 Self-Propelled Howitzers from S.Korea
South Korea and Egypt are in talks over the latters purchase of K-9 self-propelled howitzers. The negotiations are under way at the EDEX 2021 exhibition taking place in Cairo, industry officials told
Ukrainian firm Luch Tests Guided Missile from M113 Tracked APC for Asian...
As part of demonstrations to an unnamed Asian customer, Kyiv-based LUCH tested its guided missile from M113 tracked armored personnel carrier. The demo took place on the armys proving ground in South Asia
Russia to Introduce Advanced T-90MS Tank with Powerful Engine at EDEX-2021
Russias Uralvagonzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec, will showcase the advanced T-90MS main battle tank and its armored versions at the EDEX-2021 in Cairo, Egypt. The international arms show will run from November 29 to December 2
AM General, QinetiQ to Create New Hybrid Electric HUMVEE Concept
British company QinetiQ and automotive manufacturer AM General have signed an agreement to accelerate the development of electrification technologies for military vehicles including the HUMVEE. The partnership has begun with the development of a hybrid concept of the globally iconic HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle often referred to as ‘HUMVEE) – demonstrating the viability of electrifying military land vehicles to deliver enhanced performance while decarbonising military operations
Russian Troops to Get 20 Armata Tanks in 2021
The Russian military will take delivery of 20 T-14 Armata tanks by the end of this year. During his visit to the UralVagonZavod, facility tasked with the manufacturing of the tanks, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko was told that Twenty T-14 tanks based on the Armata heavy multiservice tracked platform are planned for delivery
Russia Develops World’s First Man-Dog Parachute System
Russias Technodinamika, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec said it has completed development of the worlds first man-dog parachute system. Trials of this system are scheduled to get over this year
European Countries Expand Ukraine Support with Air Defence, Drones and Military Pledges
French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...
Bulgaria to Officially Induct First F-16 Fighter into Air Force on April
Indonesia to Join Turkish KAAN Jet Project as Doubts Linger Over KF-21
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...