Spain’s Escribano Launches New Remote Weapon System
Spanish company Escribano Mechanicals & Engineering (EM&E) unveiled its new weapon system, Guardian L-HIT (Lightweight High Impact Turret), recently. Based on the well-known RWS Guardian 2
Russian Military’s New Automated Artillery Fire Control Systems to Improve Accuracy by...
Russias state-owned Rostec announced it recently completed delivery of new automated artillery fire control systems that would increase the accuracy of fire by 25-30%. The systems were handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense for artillery units 1В181 and 1В198 by Signal All-Russian Research Institute of the High-Precision Complexes holding,...
Chinese PLA Introduces New Assault-Vehicle Mounted Howitzer
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Amy (PLA) inducted newly-developed mobile assault vehicle-based howitzers in the second half of 2020. The equipment were used in recent live-fire exercises held by the PLA 72nd Group Army
German Mantis Anti-Aircraft Guns Get New Barrels
The Germany Army have procured new barrels for their fleet of Mantis anti-aircraft guns which are now undergoing testing. “The new barrels lasted longer than expected in the tests
Northrop's Solid Fuel Ramjet Engine to Provide 100km Range
Northrop Grumman successfully completed multiple rounds of tests on its Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) tactical engine configuration – a technology to enable long range precision fires, one of the U.S
BAE Systems awarded £2.4 billion to Supply Next-gen Munitions to UK Armed
BAE Systems has been awarded a 15-year contract worth £2.4bn for the supply of munitions to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Tornado-S Rocket Launchers to Replace Smerch systems in Russian Army by 2027
Russia's Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) will replace the Cold War-era Smerch and Uragan systems within the next seven years. "The planned rearmament of rocket artillery units with advanced Tornado multiple launch rocket systems continues
India’s QRSAM Missile System Hits Target
Indias Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System today hit a Banshee Pilotless target aircraft at medium range & medium altitude. The missile launch took place from ITR Chandipur on 13th Nov 2020 at 1550 hrs off the Odisha Coast
Russia’s TOS-2 Tosochka Heavy Flamethrower Undergo Trials
Russias latest TOS-2 ‘Tosochka heavy flamethrowers are currently undergoing trials with national troops. "Heavy flamethrower TOS-2 is one of the newest weapons with the RCBD [Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense] troops
India Tests Enhanced Version of PINAKA Rocket System
Enhanced PINAKA rocket, developed by India's state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today, 04 November 2020. Development of Enhanced Pinaka system was taken up to achieve longer range performance compared to earlier design with reduced length
US Approves $46 Million Javelin Missiles Sale to Australia
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Javelin missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $46 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
Poland Receives New Shipment of South Korean K2 Tanks, K9 Howitzers
Suspect Detained in Moscow Region for Killing Russian General
European Border and Coast Guard Agency Selects Airbus, Israel Aerospace for Maritime...
EDGE, Indra Form Joint Venture to Develop Radar Systems in Abu Dhabi
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...