Belgian Army Demos Rapid Deployment of HIMARS with A400M Aircraft
Belgian military demonstrated rapid deployment of HIMARS launchers from an Airbus A400M transport plane during the first HIRAIN mission held recently. An A400M from the 20th Squadron Tactical Airlift of the 15th Wing completed the inaugural HIRAIN mission during the Winter Shield exercise, with participation from American and Latvian soldiers and...
France’s Nexter Halves Production Time of Caesar Howitzers
The French military has officially received the initial batch of Caesar self-propelled howitzers, replacing those sent to Ukraine as part of defense aid, and they are being produced at double the previous rate. Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of the French Armed Forces, announced this development, emphasizing that artillery regiments have already integrated...
U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile Completes Shortest-Range Flight Test
Lockheed Martin has completed U.S
Russia Secures Estimated $1.5 Billion Contract for Manufacture of Igla-S MANPADS in
Russias state arms export agency Rosoboronexport, announced the formalization of a contract for the supply and licensed production of Russias advanced Igla-S man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) to India. Chief Executive Officer of Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev confirmed this to Russian government-owned
Rostec Delivers First Batch of Malva Self-Propelled Wheeled Howitzers to Russian Ministry...
Russias state-owned Rostec announced it has handed over the first batch of 152-mm Malva self-propelled wheeled howitzers to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Malva self-propelled artillery guns, also known as SAOs, have been specifically designed to enhance mobility, firepower, and operational efficiency
US approves HIMARS Artillery Sale to Latvia
A possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Latvia of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $220 million has been approved by the US State Department. The Government of the Republic of Latvia has requested to buy six M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS); twelve (12) M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) Pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System (IMPS); twelve (12) M31A2 GMLRS Unitary (GMLRS-U) High Explosive Pods with IMPS; and 10 M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Pods
Ukraine to Get a Taste of “Coalition SV,” Russia’s All-new Artillery Gun...
Russia could soon deploy in Ukraine its latest artillery weapon- the Coalition-SV ‘combat robot' which can fire 10 rounds per minite in barrage mode previously unavailable in Russian artillery. Russias Rostec has completed state tests of the 152-mm self-propelled artillery gun "Coalition-SV", and is ready for serial production
Russia's "Agriculture" Mine-Laying Vehicle Can Plant Mines in Record Time
Rostec has fast-tracked the delivery of the "Agriculture" remote mining engineering system (ISDM), a system that can mine vast areas rapidly with programmable ammunition. Rostec said this system can blanket an area equivalent to several football fields with mines in just minutes, thanks to programmable ammunition
Lockheed Martin Tests Providing In-flight Target Updates to Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...
Lockheed Martin's missile communication prototype has successfully provided in-flight target updates to a surrogate Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) for the very first time. During a recent test in which a GMLRS-like trajectory was simulated, Lockheed Martin's Remote Interceptor Guidance – 360 (RIG-360) uplinker prototype delivered target updates to a data link under experimental evaluation for potential use with the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM)
U.S. Army Tests M109 Projectile with Extended Range
BAE Systems and the U.S
BAE Systems Tests M109 Howitzer Modified with Rheinmetall’s 52-Caliber Cannon
BAE Systems has announced the launch of 155-millimeter projectiles using an M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer that has been modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon. This upgrade to the M109, known as the M109-52, represents a substantial improvement with minimal risk, offering high performance compared to the existing 39-caliber cannon
Australia Army to Start Training in HIMARS Operation in U.S.
The Australian Army will begin learning how to operate the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in the U.S
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...