Russian Forces Using Robotic Weapon Station in Ukraine
Russian special forces are using the Arbalet-DM remote-controlled weapons stations (RCWS) during the special operation in Ukraine. "Tigr armored vehicles with the Arbalet RCWS are successfully used by Russian special forces during mopping up operations, allowing the operator to monitor the situation from a safe place," a security source was quoted...
Brazil to Modernize Cascavel Armored Vehicles
The Brazilian Army has signed a contract with Consórcio Força Terrestre, a consortium formed by local companies, for the modernization of EE-9 Cascavel M VII 6×6 armored reconnaissance vehicles. Valued $14
Sweden’s MilDef to Upgrade Norway’s M113 Armored Vehicles
Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) has asked Swedish company MilDef to upgrade its fleet of M113 armored vehicles for $7.8 million (82 MSEK)
S.Korean Hanwha Defense to 25 Supply Armored Vehicles to Indonesian Police
Indonesias national police will receive 25 Barracuda armored vehicles produced by South Koreas Hanwha Corp. by 2024
Armored Vehicles in Australia's $74M in Military Aid to Ukraine
Australias Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced further military aid to Ukraine which includes 14 armored personnel carriers. The A$99
Slovakia Signs Agreement for 152 BAE Systems Hagglunds Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems will provide 152 Hagglunds Combat Vehicle 90 Mark IV (CV90 MkIV) to the Slovak Army under an agreement signed with the government June 28. The vehicles will come armed with a 35mm cannon as its preferred tracked infantry fighting vehicle through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement with the Kingdom of Sweden
French Army to get Small Air-droppable, Helicopter-Portable All-Terrain Vehicle
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has qualified the Fardier vehicle as part of its Float project intended for airborne troops and special forces, the first eight of which should be delivered by the end of the year.A small air-transportable, air-droppable and helicopter-portable all-terrain transport vehicle, the Fardier will make it possible to rapidly deploy commandos, to lighten the dismounted combatant in any zone, and to facilitate the self-defense of the deployment zones
Israel Military Buys 100s of Armed SUVs
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has signed an order valued NIS 100 million ($29 million) with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for hundreds of armed SUVs. IAI will manufacture the
High-Roof Version of Fuchs/Fox Wheeled Armoured Transport Vehicle Debuts at Eurosatory 2022
Rheinmetall presented the new high-roof version of the Fuchs/Fox wheeled armoured transport vehicle to an international trade audience for the first time at the Eurosatory 2022 exhibition being held in Paris. Featuring a high roof, the new variant of this battle-tested 6x6 vehicle enables a wide array of capabilities covering the full operational spectrum
Eurosatory 2022: Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz, ACS Showcase Caracal Airborne Vehicle
Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz and Armoured Car Systems (ACS) presented the Caracal airborne vehicle at the Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, France. The mobile 4x4 vehicle has been developed to cater to requirements of platforms for airborne or special operations units
GDELS Presents New Light Tactical Vehicle at Eurosatory
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) presented its new 4x4 Light Tactical Vehicle MERLIN at the EUROSATORY Defense & Security International Exhibition 2022, on June 13th in Paris, France. MERLIN, a small Falcon, is the name of GDELS ́ newest Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) responding to the latest operational requirements of modern Airborne, Special Forces and Light Infantry Forces
Turkey's Katmerciler to Export 4X4 Armored Vehicles to Gambia
Gambia is set to receive the 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Combat Vehicle Hizir manufactured by the Turkish firm Katmerciler. The country reportedly signed an agreement with Katmerciler for the purchase of the vehicle in August last year
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
Lockheed's PAC-3 Missile Production Grows by 30% in 2024, With 20% Expansion
German Bundestag Approves Additional Meteor Missiles, New Eurofighter Helmet System
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...