Danish Test of 500km HIMARS Rocket System Worries Russia
A simulated launch of the HIMARS system by Denmark during Defender Europe 2022, a large multinational U.S -led joint military exercise, has become a concern for Russia
Russian MoD Claims Destroying Ukrainian Warehouse with Shells for American M777 Howitzers
Russia says it hit a large Ukrainian warehouse in Razdolovka which was being used to store shells for American M777 howitzers. Igor Konashenkov, spokesman for the Russian defense ministry, said air-launched missiles were used in the operation
Boeing, Nammo Test Ramjet 155 Extended Range Artillery Projectile
A team from Boeing and the Norwegian company Nammo has conducted successful ground-fire tests of its Ramjet 155 Extended Range Artillery Projectile – a technology to enable long-range precision fires. The tests, led by Nammo and conducted during the months of January and March in Norway, validated gun-launched survivability and performance...
Belarus to Test New Missiles for Polonaise, Buk Missile Systems
Belarus is testing new missiles for Polonaise MLRS and Buk self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile systems. “Rocket building is currently one of the key areas of the State Committee for Military Industry
Senegal Orders Eight Nexter 105 LG Artillery Guns
French company Nexter has signed a contract to provide 8 105 LG guns and 105mm ammunition to Senegal. The deal was signed on April 20, Nexter said in a statement Thursday
Delivery of 54 M777 Howitzers to Ukraine to be Completed this Weekend
A senior Defense Department official said about 60% of 90 U.S
Ninety US-made 155mm Howitzers, Enough to Equip 5 Battalions, Headed to Ukraine
The United States on Thursday decided to send 72 155 mm howitzers, 144, 000 artillery rounds, and vehicles with which to tow the howitzers.The new howitzers will substantially improve Ukraine's ability to target Russian positions with precision artillery from a stand-off distance of 20km-25km
S.Korea to Develop Laser-based Bomb Disposal System
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) today announced a project to develop a laser-based bomb disposal system that can disable an explosive device without putting bomb disposal personnel in harm's way. The project was confirmed at 6th Defense Project Planning and Management Subcommittee on Thursday, March 24
Nexter, Advanced Defence Systems to Offer Caesar 155mm Howitzer to Malaysia
Malaysian firm Advanced Defence Systems (ADS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexter Systems to provide the Caesar self-propelled artillery system to Malaysian Armed forces. The MoU was signed during the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur on March 29
Russian Soldier Surrenders, Hands Over Tank to Ukrainian Army for $10,000 Reward
A Russian armored corps member has surrendered to the Ukrainian Army and handed over his fully operable tank for a $10,000 reward, food and the promise of Ukrainian citizenship. The soldier saw a text message broadcast by the Ukrainain authories with the Kyiv regimes offer that guaranteed safety, a financial reward, as well as potential Ukrainian citizenship once the war is over
Lockheed Joins Hanwha Team to Build New K9 Howitzer Variant for British...
Lockheed Martin UK signed a teaming agreement to join “Team Thunder” led by Hanwha Defense to build a new K9 Howitzer variant for the British Army. The team, which also includes Pearson Engineering, Horstman Defence Systems, Leonardo UK, and Soucy Defense of the Soucy Group, will build an advanced variant of the K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer for the Royal Artillery, as part of the Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) programme for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)
U.S. GAO Denies Protest Against Army's $990M Switchblade Contract Award to AeroVironment...
Poland to Buy Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians
Pakistan Navy Takes Delivery of Second Offshore Patrol Vessel from Damen
U.S. Approves $130M Sale of Precision Guidance Kits to Norway
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...