Swiss Army's Modern 120mm Mortar Systems Completes Tests
The Swiss Army has completed tests of an advanced version of Mörser 16 120mm self-propelled mortar carrier inching closer to its delivery. Trials of the 120mm Type 16 mortar were organized in March 2020 at the Bière Garrison to test its tactical capabilities
Two Upgraded Chinese VT4 Battle Tanks Dispatched to Foreign Buyer’s Location
Two Chinese VT4 Battle Tanks upgraded with a turret boost design and explosive reactive armor have been dispatched to a foreign buyer location. The VT4 tanks made by China North Industries Group (NORINCO) left for their destination following a launch ceremony, China Central Television (CCTV), reported on Friday
Rosoboronexport Launches Unique ‘Boomerang’ Combat Vehicle
Rosoboronexport today announced its all-new Bumerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle platform developed and manufactured by Russias Military Industrial Company (VPK). “ The uniqueness of the platform lies in the opportunity to build the widest range of vehicles on its base with various weapons and equipment
Armata T-14 Tank Tested in Syria, Delivery to Russian Forces Pushed Back...
Delivery of Russias most advanced battle Tank, the Armata T-14 to its armed forces has been pushed back to 2021 owing to the need for more testing even as the tank was tried out in the Syrian battleground. “Deliveries of T-14 Armata tank will begin in 2021
Pentagon Awards BAE Systems Contract for Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle
BAE Systems was awarded a $14million contract from the Pentagon for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) portion of the armored multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV). Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with an estimated completion date of Oct
Philippine National Police Acquire Russian Ural Next Trucks
Russia delivered a batch of 37 Ural Next off-road trucks to the Philippine National Police earlier this week. The trucks, built at Ural plant in Russian city of Miass, was delivered at the port of Manila on April 14, wrote
German Army Orders 80 Ambulance-Variant EAGLE 6x6 Vehicles from General Dynamics
The German procurement agency, BAAINBw has awarded General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) $159 million for the delivery of 80 highly protected EAGLE 6x6 vehicles for the German Armys ambulance corps. The EAGLE 6x6 Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) was selected in a competitive tender process under the medium protected ambulance vehicle program, which will close the gap between the user´s light and heavy ambulance vehicle fleet
Kia Motors Awarded $1.4Billion Trucks Contract from South Korean Army
Kia Motors signed a contract Monday to supply next-generation tactical trucks (medium-sized standard vehicles) worth ₩1.7 trillion ($1
First Batch of New T-90M Proryv Tanks Delivered to Russian Military
First of Russias new T-90M Proryv main battle tanks (MBTs) have been delivered to troops stationed in the Western Military District. The tank is expected to take part in Russias annual Victory Day Parade on May 9
Canada Finds Way-Around to Export Armored Vehicles to Saudi
Canada is lifting a freeze on arms sales to Saudi Arabia, paving the way to go-ahead with the $10 billion ($14 billion Canadian dollar) deal for armored vehicles stalled on the table for six years now. On Thursday, Canadian authorities said they found a way to dodge restrictions imposed in November 2018, that prevented the export of General Dynamics Corp-built light armored vehicles (LAVs) to Riyadh
Nigeria Receives Chinese Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer
China's state-owned NORINCO delivered 17 armored vehicles including artillery trucks, VT4 main battle tanks and ST1 tank destroyers to the Nigerian Army (NA) on Wednesday. The company won the $152 million military equipment and training package last year reportedly owing to its flexible maintenance policies and durability of equipment
Rostec Completes Modernization of 203mm 2S7M Malka ‘World’s biggest’ Howitzer
A subsidiary of Russia's Rostec, Uraltransmash company has completed the overhaul/modernization of the 203mm 2S7M Malka self-propelled gun, claimed to the worlds biggest wheeled artillery howitzer. As part of the modernization, imported components have been replaced with Russian ones
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
Latvia to Receive Additional Patria 6x6 Armored Command and Control Vehicles
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South Korean K2 Tanks Deployed Near Poland's Border with Russia
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...