Kalashnikov to Present AK-19 Rifle, PLK Compact Pistol at IDEX-21
Russias Kalashnikov Group will showcase its AK-19 assault rifle and PLK compact pistol at IDEX-21 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, marking their debut at an international event. IDEX-21 arms exhibition will be held from February 21 to 25
Czech Firm Ceska Zbrojovka Acquires U.S. Small Arms Maker ‘Colt’
Czech firearms manufacturer, CZG – Česká zbrojovka Group SE has announced the acquisition U.S
Russia’s Upgraded Armata Tank to make its debut at IDEX-21
Russias Rosoboronexport will unveil the upgraded version of Armata tank at IDEX-21 show, taking place in Abu Dhabi, U.A
Rheinmetall Modernizes 27 More Boxer Command Vehicles for Bundeswehr
Rheinmetall is currently bringing another 27 Boxer command vehicles of the Bundeswehr up to the latest A2 standard. Germanys Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded the order at the end of January 2021
Russia Tests New Kalashnikov AKV-521 Carbine
Russias Kalashnikov Concern has begun testing a new carbine for its AKV-521 rifle. The AKV-521 semi-automatic carbine is intended to provide shooters with modular, multi-caliber weapon platform which build on purpose of mounting modern heavy LPVO + NV optics / IR illumination combo
New Russian Anti-tank Guided Missile System Can Shoot Down Drones
Russias KBP Instrument Design Bureau (IDB) has started developing the world's first multi-purpose anti-tank guided missile system (ATGM), which can effectively shoot down drones, announced the Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation, Bekkhan Ozdoev. There are currently no other anti-tank systems in service anywhere in the world that would be capable of reliably engaging unmanned aerial vehicles, because of their small size, maneuverability and low contrast for targeting in the thermal spectrum
Indian MoD to Buy Software Defined Radio from BEL Worth Over INR...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) today signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac) worth over INR 1,000 crore ($137 million). The SDR-Tac, jointly designed and developed by Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) through a consortium of domestic agencies and industry, comprising Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), BEL, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) and Indian Navy will bring strategic depth to the Armed Forces
Saab to Deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 Trainers to Sweden
Saab has won a contract to deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 Ground Combat Indoor Trainer (GC IDT) to Sweden. The order value is approximately 135 MSEK ($16
France Orders 3,000 Thales O-NYX Night Vision Goggles
The French armed forces have placed an order for 3,000 O-NYX goggles with Thales. The additional 3,000 night vision goggles ordered by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) will be delivered in 2021 for deployment into French Army units alongside the 3,500 O-NYX goggles already delivered
India Likely to Order AK-203 Assault Rifles
Russias state-owned Rosoboronexport revealed during the ongoing Aero India 2021 show that India would soon order latest 7.62mm AK-203 assault rifles
Azerbaijan Receives Turkish Minesweepers
The first batch of minesweepers manufactured by Turkeys state-owned ASFAT arrived in Azerbaijan today. Azerbaijan became the first export customer of the MEMATTs (Mechanical Mine Clearing Equipment) when it ordered 20 of them in December
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Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
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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?
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Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
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Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
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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...