Armored Vehicle Maker Patria Unveils ARVE Self Propelled Howitzer
Patria has presented its ARVE self-propelled howitzer prototype at its Arctic Event in Rovaniemi, Finland, from March 17 to 19, unveiling new defense platforms with a focus on sub-arctic infantry operations. The ARVE is based on the 155 K 98 towed howitzer and integrates the gun onto a SISU E13TP 8×8...
India Clears $810M Deal for Indigenous ATAGS Howitzers
The Indian government has approved a ₹7,000 crore ($810 million) deal to acquire 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 gun-towing vehicles for the Army. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the 155mm/52-calibre ATAGS will be manufactured by Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems
Turkey’s Aselsan Conducts First Firing of Tolun Missile for Ground-to-Ground Engagements
Turkeys Aselsan conducted the first live-fire test of the Tolun guided missile from the Goktan system to achieve ground-based precision strike capabilities similar to advanced artillery rockets. The Tolun has similar features as the Boeing-Saab Small Diameter Bomb which was adapted for ground-to-ground role and given to Ukraine for use as...
Hanwha Aerospace to Unveil K9A1 Howitzer with Indigenous Engine at IDEX 2025
Hanwha Aerospace will showcase the K9A1 self-propelled howitzer equipped with a domestically developed 1,000-horsepower engine at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, taking place at the ADNEC Exhibition Center in Abu Dhabi, U.A
K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Engine Completes Durability Tests in Egypt
The domestically developed 1,000-horsepower diesel engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer has
Russia Presents the Latest Pantsir-S1M Air Defense System at Aero India 2025
Rosoboronexport presented the Pantsir-S1M air defense missile gun, the latet version of the Pantsir at Aero India 2025 hose improved features include longer distance and higher altitude. The Pantsir-S1M can engage targets at a range of 1,200 to 40,000 meters and at altitudes ranging from 15 to 18,000 meters
Germany Orders Israeli PULS Rocket Launcher Artillery System
Elbit Systems Ltd. has secured a $57 million contract to supply its PULS Rocket Launcher Artillery Systems to the German Armed Forces through a trilateral agreement involving the Netherlands, Israel, and Germany
Indian MoD to Procure Locally-made Rockets for Pinaka MLRS Worth $1.1 Billion
The India Ministry of Defence has inked contracts with local companies- Economic Explosive Limited and Munitions India Limited for the procurement of Area Denial Munition (ADM Type-1) and High Explosive Pre Fragmented Mk-1 (Enhanced) rockets respectively for PINAKA Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) worth Rs 10,147 crore. In addition, a contract for upgrades in SHAKTI Software has also been signed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Finland to Build New TNT Plant to Feed Demand for Weapons in...
The Finnish Ministry of Defense (MoD) has signed a letter of intent with explosives manufacturer Oy Forcit Ab to procure trinitrotoluene (TNT) worth €255 million to feed the increased demand for bombs, missiles and other explosive charges. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced on January 31, that Oy Forcit Ab will build a new factory in Pori to produce the TNT
French DGA Orders Air Defense, Anti-drone Systems From MBDA & KNDS
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) ordered new surface-to-air defense (DSA) and anti-drone (LAD) systems from MBDA & KNDS France worth €600 million. A first order, placed with MBDA France, concerns eight VL MICA launchers as well as munitions for the Air and Space Force
India Oks Pinaka Rocket Deal worth $1.2B
The Indian government has reportedly approved a ₹10,200 crore ($1.2 billion) deal to procure ammunition for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system, with contracts set to be signed by March 31
Dassault Aviation Offers Rafale to Portugal, Canada as Alternatives to F-35
Netherlands Partners with VDL Groep to Accelerate Production of Combat Vehicles, Drones
Saab-340 AEW&C Linked Up With Ukraine's F-16s Could Track, Kill Russian Su-35...
U.S. Aid Suspension Hits Australian Abrams Tanks Transfer to Ukraine
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...
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...