Israeli SMART SHOOTER to Prototype Weapon for Pentagon’s Irregular Warfare Directorate
The US Department of Defense (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) has selected Israeli SMART SHOOTER, to develop a solution for its Individual Weapon Overmatch Optic (IWOO) project. Last November, SMART SHOOTER completed the IWOO Critical Design Review and will now move to prototype production with delivery of the first...
Indian Army Orders 1,300 Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicles
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of INR 1,056 crore (~$146 million), in New Delhi, today. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years
German Army Declares Upgraded PUMA IFV “System Panzergrenadier Fit to Fight
The German Army has declared System Panzergrenadier, upgraded version of Puma, “fit to fight.” On 18 March 2021, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, the Chief of the German Army, recommended equipping NATOs spearhead formation, the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) 2023, which the Bundeswehr will be furnishing, with the new...
Indian Army Orders 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
The Indian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) to Indian Army at a cost of INR 1,188 crore. This will further boost the ‘Make in India initiative of the Government
Chinese Army Commissions New Type of Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s 81st Group Army brigade recently inducted a new tracked armored infantry fighting vehicle. PLA Daily reported that a commissioning ceremony for a batch of the new equipment was held recently
Turkey to Develop New Engine for Pars Armored Vehicles
Turkeys FNSS said it is preparing to mass produce Pars Scout 6x6 and 8x8 tactical wheeled armored vehicles (TWAV) and is focussing on developing locally-made engines to power them. Five variants (command, radar, sensor and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense) of Pars vehicles will be used by the Turkish Land Forces Command (KKK) and Gendarmerie General Command under a contract signed during IDEF-19 event for the Special Purpose Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles (SPTWAV) project,
North Macedonia Approved to Buy 54 Stryker Armored Vehicles worth $210M
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Ukraine’s Lviv Armored Plant Delivers T-64, T-72 Tanks to the MoD
Ukrainian Lviv Armored Plant handed over a new batch of modernized T-64 and T-72 tanks to the defense ministry. The tanks are equipped with the latest communication systems and fire control, instrumentation day and night vision reversing camera, smoke grenade systems and dynamic protection against cumulative shells, state-owned Ukroboronprom said in a statement
Israel Military Reveals “Iron Sting” Laser and GPS-Guided Mortar Munition
The Israel military on Sunday unveiled “Iron Sting” precise, laser and GPS guided mortar munition. The integration of “Iron Sting” in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), corresponds to the vision presented in the militarys “Tnufa” multi-year plan, Elbit Systems said in a statement
China Unveils Third-Generation Anti-tank Missile
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed a new type of vehicle-mounted, third-generation anti-tank missile. This new homing missile is capable of attacking targets from above, or top attack, effectively destroying modern battle tanks among other targets
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...