Saab Receives Norwegian Order for Carl-Gustaf M4
The Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a framework agreement with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4. Saab has received an initial order for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons with deliveries in 2021
General Atomics Awarded Army Contract Modification for Hypersonic Gun Launched Guided Projectiles
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today it has been awarded a contract modification from the U.S
DRDO’s Carbine Completes Indian Army Trials
Indias state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the 5.56x30 mm Protective Carbine successfully cleared Army trials on December 7
South African Military Receives 40mm Medium-Velocity Ammunition
Rheinmetall is supplying the South African military with new 40mm medium-velocity ammunition. In October 2020 Rheinmetall Denel Munition officially completed Project Kamogelo on behalf of the South African Department of Defence, Armscor and the South African Army
Saab Scores US Army’s Carl-Gustaf Weapon Contract
Saab has signed a multi-year framework contract with the U.S
General Atomics, Boeing Partner on High Energy Laser Weapon System
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Boeing announced today they are partnering to jointly pursue opportunities for a 100 kW-class scalable to 250 kW-class High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon system to support a variety of air and missile defense applications. The partnership combines both companies expertise in directed energy to build a HEL solution capable of delivering superior, combat-ready protection for the warfighter on an accelerated timeline
India Approves Import of SIG SAUER Assault Rifles Worth $105 Million
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) today approved the procurement of SIG SAUER Assault Rifles at a cost of approx. Rs
Rheinmetall Wins Dutch Army’s Ammunition Supply Deal
Dutch procurement agency Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) signed an agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition. The framework agreement encompasses the supply of 35mm medium-calibre ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles, 40mm ROSY smoke/obscurant cartridges, and a family of state-of-the-art 155mm artillery ammunition
Russian Firm Begins Development of New Collimator Sight
Russias Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH) is developing a new collimator sight to be equipped on submachine guns, machine guns, carbines and machine guns. “The main advantages of the collimator sight being developed by the institute's designers are the presence of a monolithic body without additional adapters and screws, a quick-release mechanism based on an eccentric, a continuous operation time of about 30 thousand hours, the ability to use two types of power supply (AA or CR123), an original alignment mechanism; hermetically sealed hull and alignment mechanism assemblies,” said Vadim Malinnikov, head of the small arms development department at...
Russia’s Shvabe Showcases new line of Sights with Interchangeable Magnification at Army-2020...
Russian firm Shvabe Holding has presented improved sights, PO104 and PO156, with interchangeable magnification at the Army-2020 International Military-Technical Forum. Serial production of the sights is scheduled to begin this September
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Houthi Missile Hits Israel’s Tel Aviv, 16 Injured
Poland Orders Four Reconnaissance Microsatellites
U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing
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...