FPV Drones Elbow Out 60mm-81mm Mortars in South Korean Army
The South Korean Army has announced its decision to phase out 60mm and 81mm mortars, opting to replace them with First-Person View (FPV) drones. This transition, part of a larger military modernization effort, was confirmed by South Korean Army Chief of Staff Park Ahn-soo
Spain Contracts Rheinmetall for 81mm Eimos Mortar Systems
The Spanish government has officially contracted Rheinmetall to supply 84 units of the 81mm Eimos mortar systems, a deal valued at approximately €150 million. The framework agreement was signed with Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions and encompasses maintenance and training components for the Spanish Armed Forces
KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland
KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Rheinmetall Develops Qualification Samples of New-Generation Armour Piercing 120mm Ammunition
Rheinmetall has developed qualification samples of it armour-piercing 120mm KE 2020 Neo ammunition to counter modern protection technologies. The qualification readiness of this ammunition has been confirmed, according to a Rheinmetall
South Korea Rolls Out First Domestic Engine for K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), in collaboration with STX Engine, held a ceremony to mark the rollout of South Korea's first domestically produced engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer. The event took place on Friday, September 27, at the STX...
Babcock, ST Engineering Unveil 120mm Mortar System at DVD 2024
Babcock, in partnership with ST Engineering, introduced the 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS), a vehicle-mounted, hinged mortar system designed to enhance the capabilities of the UK Armed Forces. The system was presented at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2024 in the UK
Czech Company Excalibur Army Delivers 70 DITA 155mm SP-Howitzers to Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani Army has announced the arrival of the first unit of the DITA 155mm self-propelled howitzer, part of a broader order for 70 systems from the Czech Republic-based Excalibur Army. This initial delivery was confirmed ahead of the Azerbaijan ADEX International Defense Fair, scheduled to take place from September 24 to 26, 2024, where the howitzer will be showcased
U.S. Army Awards Largest Single-Year Javelin Missile Contract to Raytheon-Lockheed Martin JV...
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U.S. Army Awards Saab $495 Million Contract for XM919 Individual Assault Munition
Saab Inc., New York was awarded a $494,350,000 contract for an unspecified numberof XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) systems
Ruselectronics Develops Wireless Portable Artillery Control System
Ruselectronics of Russia is demonstrating a portable artillery and mortar battery control system at the Army 2024 event in Moscow which besides the compact size replaces wired data transmission a special Wi-Fi channel. The new development allows automated control of any artillery and mortar systems, both domestic and foreign, including heterogeneous groups and using the entire range of ammunition
Ukraine Orders 20 Rheinmetall Marder IFVs
Netherlands Defence Signs Agreement with ISISpace for Military Satellite Development
S.Korea Begins Production of Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance Drone for Air Force
Russian Supercam S350 UAV to Debut at Viet Nam Defence Expo 2024
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...