Kalashnikov Develops 'Stealth Steel' for Tanks
A subsidiary of Russias Kalashnikov has developed armor plating that reduces the visibility of tanks to thermal imagers and radar. The special protective material named "Cape" (Nakidka in Russian) is produced by JSC Research Institute of Steel" (NII Stali in Russian)
Rheinmetall supplying Ukraine with 20 Marder IFVs, 60 more planned
Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles and plans to send 60 more units in future. The German government awarded Rheinmetall the relevant contract in May 2023
European Defence Agency to Identify Smart and Adaptive Materials to enhance Camouflage...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new project to improve new armament-related capabilities by enhancing camouflage and decreasing the signature of ground systems. The Advanced Solutions for Camouflage of Land Systems using smart and adaptive materials (ASCALS) - project aims at finding new materials and their application processes for...
Hyundai Rotem Presents Next-Generation Tank Concept
South Koreas Hyundai Rotem has presented an updated concept of a next-generation battle tank, called K3. This was reported by
Putin Vows to Use Depleted Uranium Shells if U.S. Supplies Them to...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use depleted-uranium (DU) shells if the U.S
U.S. to Send 15 Bradley IFVs, 10 Stryker APCs to Ukraine
The Pentagon has agreed to send 15 additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and 10 more Stryker armored personnel carriers to Ukraine as part of its $325 million package. Dutch website Oryx said Ukraine has so far lost 16 Bradleys, a sizable chunk of the 109 IFVs sent to the country
Rheinmetall TG3 MIL trucks for Norway
Norway will be taking delivery of almost 300 advanced TG3 MIL 8x8 military trucks, worth over €150 million, from Rheinmetall. The contract was signed on 31 May 2023 in Oslo
Finland to Buy 91 Armored Personnel Carriers from Patria worth EUR 208
The Finnish Army will acquire 91 armoured personnel carriers from APC manufacturer Patria.The Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to proceed with the acquisition, a Finnish MoD release said today
Ukrainian Army Tests Leopard 2A6 Tank against Captured Russian T-62
The Ukrainian military tested its Germany-built Leopard 2 battles tanks against captured Soviet T-62s. Ukrainian serviceman Andrii Nikonorov
BAE Systems Orders Saab’s Sight- and Fire Control Capability
Saab has received an order valued $83.4 million for sight- and fire control capability from BAE Systems Hägglunds
Czech Republic Intends to buy Leopard 2A8 with Germany
The Czech Republic has expressed interest to join an emerging push by Germany to upgrade its fleet of Leopard 2 main battle tanks to the latest A8 configuration. Germanys Ministry of Defense wants to purchase 18 Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks for $565 million to replace the Leopard 2 A6 surrendered to Ukraine
American Hypersonic Missiles in Sight as Russia Forms First S-500 Air Defense...
Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...