Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx 120 Mechanized Fire Support Vehicle
Rheinmetall has just unveiled the latest addition to the companys Lynx next-generation combat vehicle family, Lynx KF 41 IFV. Called the Lynx 120, this platform merges a turret concept and the 120mm smoothbore cannon with the Lynx KF 41 chassis
South Korean Army to Test Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The South Korean Army has set up an action plan to trial the Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) developed by Hanwha Defense. The tracked combat vehicle will return home in March after its successful tests and evaluations during 2021 in Australia as one of the two final candidates for LAND 400
Iran Starts Mass Production of Aras-3 Military Vehicles
Iran has started mass production of Aras-3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) besides unveiling a number of locally upgraded missile defense systems. The military achievements were showcased on February 13 during a ceremony attended by Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, a number of other high-ranking military officials...
S. Korea Pitches K2 Battle Tank to Norway
South Korea has proposed Hyundai Rotem's K2 Black Panther battle tank for Norways tank procurement project. The pitch to Norway was made during a meeting between the defense chiefs of South Korea and Norway held to discuss regional security and arms industry cooperation
Lithuanian Army Vehicles to be Equipped with Raytheon Gunshot Detection Systems
Raytheon BBN will provide 34 Boomerang gunshot detection systems to equip the Lithuanian Armed Forces fleet of next-generation combat vehicles. Boomerang technology increases battlefield mission success, vehicle safety and warfighter survivability
Thales to Develop Next Generation Sights for British Army’s Upgraded Challenger 3...
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) awarded Thales £90 million to deliver next generation sights for the British Armys upgraded Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT). The contract was signed by RBSL and Thales, with the Secretary of State for Scotland in attendance, at Thaless site in Glasgow where the majority of the integration work will take place
BDL Signs Contract to Supply Koonkur-M ATGM to Indian Army
The Indian Army has placed an order with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the delivery of Konkurs-M anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). In a statement today, BDL said the contract is worth INR 3132 Crore ($418 million)
Sweden Offers BAE Systems’ Combat Vehicle 90 to Slovakia
BAE Systems has confirmed its bid submission, together with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90)) in response to the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republics acquisition of 152 new Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) in multiple variants. The offer will ensure the production and delivery of the CV90 in collaboration with local Slovak industry, on time and to budget
Jankel to Design Challenger 3 Crew Seating for British Army
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has awarded a supplier contact worth over £2m to Jankel, for the design, development and delivery of 148 vehicle crew seating sets (444 seats) as part of the UKs Challenger 3 programme. The contract ensures that the British Army will receive world-class seating designed with high levels of protection for the Commander, Gunner and Loader
Croatia to Buy 89 Bradley M2A2 Vehicles from U.S.
Croatia has agreed to purchase 89 Bradley vehicles from the United States for an estimated $196 million as part of a plan to form an infantry brigade to aid NATO. The country is expected to formally endorse the deal at a session on January 27
S.Korea Commences Mass Production of K2 Tank with Domestic Engine
South Korea has started mass production of K2 tanks powered by domestic engines. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said in a recent
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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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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...