New Highly Mobile MLRS to Launch Guided Rockets, Glider Munitions Under Development...
Russias Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV) is developing an all-new Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) that is highly mobile besides can launch guided rockets and glider munitions. This information was revealed when the Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Shoigu heard a report by Boris Obnosov, CEO of KTRV on current and future...
Romania Short-lists German, Turkish & S.Korean howitzers
Romania is considering three wheeled howitzers for its army under its $2 billion self propelled artillery project: the German PzH2000, Turkey's BMC T-155 FIRTINA, and South Korean K9 Thunder. The plan is to acquire 54 units of 155mm howitzers along with a variety of ammunition, including explosive, smoke, illumination, and training...
Improved Msta-S Howitzer with Rapid-fire Capability Handed over to Russian Troops
Rostec has delivered the inaugural consignment of the newly enhanced self-propelled howitzers to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This upgraded iteration of the Msta-S boasts improved tactical and technical attributes, including heightened mobility, a rapid firing rate, and versatile ammunition compatibility
KNDS, Elbit Systems to Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Artillery Rocket System
KNDS and Elbit Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement for the EuroPULS at DSEI London. The transformation of the Elbit PULS artillery rocket system into the EuroPULS system is being carried out by KNDS
Sweden Orders ARCHER Artillery Systems for $500M
BAE Systems secured an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) valued at around $500 million, entailing the delivery of 48 new ARCHER artillery systems to bolster the Swedish Army's capabilities. The
Pakistan’s Multiple Rocket Launchers Spotted in Conflicted Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan has reportedly deployed Pakistan-developed KRL-122 multiple rocket launcher systems (MLRS) against Armenian forces in Artsakh, also known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Several
Lockheed Martin Fires Extended-Range GMLRS with Double the Range from HIMARS Launcher
Lockheed Martin conducted a flight test of its next-generation Extended-Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS), boasting a range nearly double that of the current version, from the HIMARS rocket launcher. The test took place at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico
Russia’s First Wheeled SP Howitzer 'Malva' to Debut at ARMY-2023
Russias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has made its debut at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Rostec confirmed this information in an official release
Germany to Confer "NATO" Status on South Korea for Defense, Dual-use Goods...
South Korea would not have to receive approval from Germanys Office for Economic Affairs and Exports (BAFA) if Berlin confers a NATO-like status to the country. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said it is planning to “quickly” obtain the nod from German Federal Ministry of Economic and Climate Protection (BMWK)
Russia's First Wheeled, SP Howitzer, 'Malva' Completes State Tests
Russias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has successfully passed state tests, manufacturer Rostec announced today. The 152-mm self-propelled artillery gun 2S43 "Malva" was created on the basis of the BAZ chassis with an 8x8 wheel arrangement
Newly-Developed 82mm Mobile Mortar Handed Over to Russian Troops
Rostec has handed over to Russian troops the first batch of ‘Dork 2S41 self-propelled (SP) mortar that enables soldiers to fire on the move without leaving the armored vehicle. The experimental batch of SP mortar is mounted atop a ‘Typhoon armored vehicle and can fire 10 rounds a minute at a distance that is 1
Elbit Wins $150M Contract for PULS Rocket Launchers, Guided Rockets
Elbit Systems has won a $150 million contract to supply PULS (Precise and Universal Launching Systems) rocket launchers and a package of precision-guided long-range rockets to an international customer. The contract will be performed over a period of three years
Turkey to Deploy S-400 Air Defense Systems on Iraqi Border for Operation...
Upgraded NASAMS Air Defense System Can Intercept Ballistic Missiles
U.S. Provides $2B Worth Export Control Regulation Exemptions to U.K., Australia...
Turkey, Iraq Sign MOU on Defense Industry Cooperation
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...