South Korean Unmanned Surveillance Vehicle Gets Full-scale Development Go-ahead
South Koreas defense procurement agency has given full-scale development go-ahead for an unmanned ground surveillance vehicle (USV) following successful completion of exploratory development. In March 2021, the USV reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 regarding key unmanned technologies, including self-driving, obstacle detection/avoidance, and surveillance
Centauri Nets $11.1M to Develop Tech to Detect Military Vehicle Targets
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Nexter Proposing New Ammunition for Franco-German MGCS Tank Gun
Nexter (KDNS Group) is proposing a new artillery projective built around the ASCALON concept (Autoloaded and SCALable Outperforming guN) for the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) main battle tank designed to cope with the latest generation of heavy armour while staying ahead of the threats of the next...
Rheinmetall-L3 Harris Team to Develop Bradley Replacement Vehicle
L3Harris Technologies and German integrated technology group Rheinmetalls subsidiary American Rheinmetall Vehicles have signed a teaming agreement to jointly develop the U.S
U.S. Army Asks BAE Systems to Deliver Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle...
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Troops in Russia’s South to Receive Over 1,600 New Weapons this Year
Russias Southern Military District announced today that the troops stationed in the south of the country will receive over 1,600 new equipment by the end of this year. "In 2021, over 1,600 weapon systems are to be delivered, which will boost the share of advanced weaponry to 71% by the end of the year," Alexander Dvornikov, Southern Military District Commander, said
Oshkosh, ST Engineering to Build “Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle” Prototype for U.S....
The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) selected Oshkosh Defense-ST Engineering team to participate in the prototype phase for the U.S
Russia Demos New Remote-Controlled Combat Module on Armored Personnel Carrier
The Russian Military-Industrial Company (VPK) demonstrated a new remote-controlled combat module (DUBM) mounted on a BTR-82 armored personnel carrier to the Ministry of Defense. “The Deputy Minister of Defense demonstrated firing from a 30-mm automatic cannon and a 7
German Bundeswehr Orders MELLS Antitank Missiles
The German Bundeswehr has placed a new order for MELLS antitank guided missile system with EuroSpike GmbH, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and its partners Diehl Defence and Rafael. Another 666 guided missiles and 82 integrated command and launch units have been called off from the existing framework contract
China Commissions Armored Rescue Vehicle "for Galwan-like Terrain”
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has commissioned a new type of amphibious armored rescue vehicle for valley-spread high-altitude border regions like Galwan Valley. The vehicles entered service with PLA Xinjiang Military Command forces stationed in plateau regions
Indian Army Orders 1,300 Mahindra Light Specialist Vehicles
The Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for supply of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles to the Indian Army, at a cost of INR 1,056 crore (~$146 million), in New Delhi, today. The induction of vehicles is planned to be completed in four years
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
China Opens $3.5B Port in Peru, Expanding Maritime Silk Road to South...
South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device
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...