All-new Russian BMP B-19 Armored Vehicle with 57mm Cannon to Enter Service...
An-all new Russian armored vehicle BMP B-19 armed with a 57mm cannon besides the Kornet anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system will soon complete test and enter service with the Russian Army likely in 2022. "The new BMP B-19 in terms of firepower significantly surpasses the existing BMP-2 and BMP-3 armored vehicles
New Precision Missiles for Russian Pantsir-S Air Defense System, MANPADS
Russia is developing new precision missiles as part of an overall upgrade of the venerable Pantsir short-range air defense system (ADS) besides for an all-new mana portable anti-aircraft missile system (MANPADS). "A modification of the Pantsir-SM-SV is being developed on a tracked chassis for the Ground and Airborne Forces
U.S. Navy Orders 33 Amphibious Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems won $170 million to build and supply 33 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) to the U.S
Locally Upgraded T-72M Tank Spotted in Iran’s Military Exercises
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)s Ground Force employed an advanced homegrown tank dubbed ‘Karrar for the first time during the ongoing massive joint military exercises. Karrar, an upgraded version of the Soviet-era T-72M tanks, came into service during the Great Prophet 17 joint drills in the countrys southern coasts on...
BEL’s Armored Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle Inducted into Indian Army
Indian Army has formally inducted the first batch of next-generation Armored Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicles (AERV), indigenously designed and developed by state run firms DRDO and the Pune branch of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The vehicles were inducted into the Corps of Engineers at a ceremony held at Bombay Engineering Group (BEG),...
Rheinmetall Unveils New Robotic Ground Vehicle
Rheinmetall presented Autonomous Combat Warrior Wiesel, a new robotic ground vehicle based on the Wiesel platform, on Friday. The Wiesel vehicle is driven by an autonomous kit which is applicable to a variety of both tracked and wheeled vehicle systems such as Boxer, Lynx or HX tactical trucks, Rheinmetall
Malian Army Receives Chinese VN2C Armored Vehicles
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) reportedly received several Chinese-made Norinco VN2C 6×6 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) recently. The new armoured and unprotected vehicles were handed over by the military in a ceremony held at the Kati military camp on 3 December,
Russian Pacific Fleet’s Coastal Defense Troops Receive Upgraded T-80BV Tanks
The Russian Pacific Fleets coastal defense troops took delivery of over 20 upgraded T-80BV tanks. "A train with combat hardware arrived at a railway station in Vladivostok the other day
New Zealand Receives Rheinmetall HX 8x8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles
Rheinmetall announced today the delivery of three HX 8x8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) at an official ceremony on November 25th 2021 at the Trentham Military Camp in Wellington, New Zealand. The purchase of the HX 8x8 adds to the in-service medium and heavy operational vehicle fleet with NZDF
Bundeswehr Orders Rheinmetall’s AGDUS Passive Systems for Combat Training Centre
Rheinmetall announced Friday it is supplying new simulation technology for the German Armys Combat Training Centre. Earlier this year, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) awarded Rheinmetall a procurement contract for 440 “Training Device, Duel Simulator (AGDUS), Passive Vehicle” systems
First Demo of Russian Reconnaissance System Meant for Export at EDEX 2021
Russia for the first time showcased a next-generation reconnaissance/signaling system built specifically for export at the EDEX 2021 exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The system is intended to detect enemy manpower and land combat systems
Russia to Start Serial Production of its First VSHORAD
Russias Design Bureau of Machine-Building, part of Rostec-owned High Precision Weapons Company is preparing to start serial production Gibka-S, the countrys first Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system. "The export-oriented modification of the Gibka-S air defense system is fully ready for serial production," Rostec Industrial Director for armaments Bekhan Ozdoev was quoted as saying by government-owned
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
