South Korean Unmanned Surveillance Vehicle Gets Full-scale Development Go-ahead
South Koreas defense procurement agency has given full-scale development go-ahead for an unmanned ground surveillance vehicle (USV) following successful completion of exploratory development. In March 2021, the USV reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 regarding key unmanned technologies, including self-driving, obstacle detection/avoidance, and surveillance
U.S. Marine Corps Order Elbit Systems’ Night Vision Goggles
Elbit Systems of America was today awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $41 million for the supply of night vision systems and various spare components to the U.S
Centauri Nets $11.1M to Develop Tech to Detect Military Vehicle Targets
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Russian 155mm Msta-S Howitzer Guided by Orlan Drone in Demo Firing
Russian 155mm ‘Msta-S self propelled (SP) howitzers fire was guided by Orlan-10E reconnaissance drone in a first ever demonstration before a potential foreign customer. Rostec subsidiary, Uralvagonzavod demonstrated to representatives of a foreign customer the possibilities of joint operation of the Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, upgraded to NATO's 155 mm caliber, and...
Rheinmetall, Northrop Grumman to Develop Precision-Guided Enhanced Range Artillery Ammunition
Rheinmetall and Northrop Grumman have formalized an agreement to develop precision-guided enhanced range artillery ammunition. Rheinmetalls South African subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Northrop Grumman signed a 10-year strategic partnership agreement to this effect in February 2021
Nexter Proposing New Ammunition for Franco-German MGCS Tank Gun
Nexter (KDNS Group) is proposing a new artillery projective built around the ASCALON concept (Autoloaded and SCALable Outperforming guN) for the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) main battle tank designed to cope with the latest generation of heavy armour while staying ahead of the threats of the next half-century. Based on technical solutions that will be fully mature by 2025, ASCALON offers an open architecture designed to serve as the basis for cooperative development under the Franco-German MGCS programme
Turkish forces to Induct New Sniper-Training Simulators
A sniper simulator developed by Turkeys Havelsan will be put into service at a commando training command center in central-western Turkeys Isparta province. The simulator's initial iteration has been upgraded with feedback and suggestions from the country's security forces
Rheinmetall-L3 Harris Team to Develop Bradley Replacement Vehicle
L3Harris Technologies and German integrated technology group Rheinmetalls subsidiary American Rheinmetall Vehicles have signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop the U.S
U.S. Army Asks BAE Systems to Deliver Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle...
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All-Robot Russian Military Unit to be Established Soon
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced Friday it will establish the first unit armed with strike robots soon, in what could define the future of the battlefield. "As Chief of the Army Main Staff Vasily Tonkoshurov reported to the defense minister, the first unit with strike robots will be set up in the Russian Armed Forces to operate five Uran-9 robotic systems or 20 combat vehicles," the ministry said
Russian Ruselectronics Creates Surveillance, Reconnaissance Device for Special Forces
Rostec-owned Ruselectronics Holding has developed a new combined optoelectronic surveillance and reconnaissance device for the Russian Special Forces. The equipment will allow troops to recognize people and vehicles at a distance of several kilometers, regardless of the time of day and weather conditions, state-run Rostec said in a
Troops in Russia’s South to Receive Over 1,600 New Weapons this Year
Russias Southern Military District announced today that the troops stationed in the south of the country will receive over 1,600 new equipment by the end of this year. "In 2021, over 1,600 weapon systems are to be delivered, which will boost the share of advanced weaponry to 71% by the end of the year," Alexander Dvornikov, Southern Military District Commander, said
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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...