Russian Tank-maker, UVZ “Dissecting” Captured German Leopard 2A6 Tank
A captured German-made Leopard 2A6 is being taken apart by Russian tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) to study its key systems such as fire control system, stabilizer, engine and other systems which is improved compared to previous Leopard models. Aside of some damage to gun, this is the best-preserved example of the...
Rheinmetall, Honeywell to Collaborate on Visual Systems, Auxiliary Power
Rheinmetall and Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new visual systems and auxiliary power units for military vehicles. The companies aim to develop visual systems that incorporate Honeywell's 360 Display technology, a driver vision system featuring thermal imaging and daylight cameras distributed around the vehicle
Finland Acquires More Patria 6x6 Vehicles Under CAVS Programme
The Finnish Defence Forces has placed an order for additional Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) under an existing procurement agreement. This acquisition is part of an option for extra vehicles included in the contract signed in the summer of 2023 between Patria and the Defence Forces Logistics Command
Paramount Land Systems Offers New Long Wheel Base Variant of Maatla Protected...
Paramount Land Systems has announced the launch of its long wheelbase variant of the Maatla Protected Vehicle (LPV) to meet the border security requirements of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The new variant was presented during the African Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2024 (AAD) at Waterkloof Air Force Base...
Ghana Receives Maatla Border Patrol Vehicles
Paramount Group today announced the delivery of its Maatla 4x4 Light Protected Multi-Mission Border Patrol Vehicle to the Ghanaian Ministry of Interior, during the African Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD 2024) in Tshwane, South Africa. The introduction of the Maatla LPV, meaning "Power" in Setswana, aligns with the Interior Ministrys efforts...
Babcock to Produce Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporter Vehicles for British Army
Babcock, in partnership with Supacat, has won a contract to build an additional 53 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army
South Korean Military Completes Upgrading K1A1 Tanks to K1A2 Standard
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on September 12 that it has completed the upgrade of all K1A1 tanks in the South Korean Army and Marine Corps to the K1A2 standard. This upgrade was carried out as part of the fourth mass production contract for the K1A2 tank, which began in November 2021 and concluded in September 2024
Safran Electronics, Defense Australasia to Supply Panoramic Sights for Australia’s Redback IFVs...
Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia has been
U.S. Approves Potential $167M Sale of Heavy Duty Tank Trailers to Israel...
The U.S
Oshkosh to Supply Heavy Equipment Transporter Systems to Morocco
Oshkosh Defense has received a direct commercial sales order to provide Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) A1 tractors and 635NL trailers to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces through Optimum Vehicle Logistics, LLC. The HET A1 tractor is designed to transport heavy mission-critical equipment, including tanks, armored vehicles, and recovery vehicles, providing line haul, local haul, and maintenance evacuation capabilities
Russia’s New Anti-drone Innovation- Rubber Mats for Tanks
Russias T-90 tanks have been fitted with a simple but effective anti-FPV drone device, a set of reinforced rubber mats hanging from the turret housing to fend off FPV drones. FPV drones are known to get under the gap between the turret housing, an area considered the most vulnerable part of a tank
US Warships Forced to Retreat after Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots in...
Ukraine Struck 18 Russian Oil Facilities in May, the Farthermost being 1700...
After Australia, Korea Next in Line to Acquire Nuclear-powered Submarines
Missed Patriot Interceptor, Not Iranian Drone Hit Kuwait Airport
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles