US DSCA Approves M1A1 Abrams Arms Worth $600 million To Iraq
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved sale worth $600 million worth M1A1 Abrams tank ammunition, equipment, parts and logical support to Iraq, the agency reported Monday. “This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security...
India Develops AK-47 Variant
Indias Ishapore rifle factory has successfully designed an assault rifle based on the Russian AK-47. According to reports, the prototype of this weapon had successfully cleared field trials by the Army, the Indian Air Force and the Sashastra Seema Bal
Russia Hard Sells Weapons to India During Military Drill
An Indian military contingent that participated in the Indra-2014 in Russia drills will inform their chiefs that Russian weapons are worth purchasing, Ria Novosti said quoting the Russian Southern Military District's press service on Monday. The Indian side "plans on informing the leaders of the Indian Army that it is worth...
IWI Unveil Steel Sights For TAVOR And X95 Assault Rifles
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has launched a foldable, detachable, stainless steel sight designed for the TAVOR and X95 families of assault rifles. The sight can be quickly and easily removed in order to install reflex sights, telescopes, night vision devices, etc
Uruguay Receives 180 Mortars From Spanish Army
Uruguay has recieved 180 mortars from the Spanish army along with several tonnes of spares, InfoDefensa reported. Uruguay already operates similar mortars supplied directly from the same manufacturer
Rheinmetall To Supply Tank Ammunition To Greece
Rheinmetall has won an order to supply the Hellenic armed forces with tank ammunition worth $70 million. The order includes 12,000 rounds of 120mm ammunition as the initial supply for the Greek Armys Leopard 2 tanks
US Supplies Arms, Munitions To Israel
The US is keen on helping Israel to tap on local US arms stockpile to resupply it with grenades and mortar rounds, an unidentified US defense official said to Reuters on Thursday. Reuters reported that the official did not offer further details on quantities or costs of ammunition already supplied or requested by Israel
Indian Army Finishes Self-Propelled Howtizer Trials
The Indian Army has completed trials for two 155 mm/52 calibre howitzer systems and is preparing a report for the Ministry of Defense. Official sources said two competing 155 mm/52 caliber towed gun systems and two 155 mm/52 caliber self-propelled tracked howitzers recently completed maintainability acceptance trials and secured Directorate General of Quality Assurance clearance
Scramble To Buy Kalashnikov Rifles In US Following Sanctions
Americas most popular automatic weapon will soon be off the shelves. The AK-47, manufactured by Russias Kalashnikov is being scooped by American gun enthusiasts as Washingtons sanctions against Moscow cover the famous automatic weapons manufacturer
Saab, EDA To Supply Carl-Gustaf Ammunition To Five Countries
Saab and European Defense Agency (EDA) have agreed to supply Carl-Gustaf ammunition to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Poland. The agreement will last five years and includes a possible renewal of two more years
ARES To Sign Brazillian Army Optical Sights Deal for Rifles
ARES, A subsidiary of Elbit Systems is signing a supply deal of 5000 optical sights to Brazillian Armys assault rifles. The contract includes reflex multi-purpose devices, MVR MARS RS equipped with laser pointers used in conjunction with telescopic sight multi-purpose TRISIGHT X3
Germany Halts Army Rifle Orders Over Accuracy Doubts
Germanys defense ministry has temporarily halted new orders of its militarys standard assault rifle over accuracy errors, Bild am Sonntag daily reported on June 22. The G36 automatic rifle made by Heckler and Koch is said to become inaccurate after its barrel heated up in prolonged firefights
U.K. Navy's New Drones Can Trick Sea Mines into Exploding Harmlessly
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
