Kalashnikov Eyeing Brazil for Joint Production of Small Arms
Russias Kalashnikov Group wants to start joint production of small arms with South American companies, particularly Brazil. A plant to produce AK-103 assault rifles is set to open in Venezuela soon
Russian AK203 Assault Rifle in Use with C.I.S., Asian Nations
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Saab Wins $105M Order for Carl-Gustaf M4 and Ammunition
Saab has received orders for the recoilless rifle Carl-Gustaf M4 with included ammunition worth 900 million SEK (approximately $105 million). Deliveries will take place next year
Elbit Systems Develops AI-Powered Computerized Solution for Assault Rifles
Elbit Systems unveiled ARCAS, a built-in computerized Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered system that interfaces with the rifles Electro-Optical (EO) sight, with a helmet mounted eyepiece and with the rifles assemblies, providing soldiers with real-time intuitive actionable combat information. ARCAS transforms assault rifles into digital, networked combat machines enabling a step change...
Sweden, Finland Sign Agreement for Joint Procurement of Firearms
Sweden and Finland have signed an agreement on the joint procurement of firearms and related technology. "Through this agreement, we create the conditions for carrying out joint procurements of a family of firearms and accessories to be used by both countries," said Brigadier General Mikael Frisell
AK-12 Assault Rifle to Replace AK-74 as Russian Military's Basic Weapon
Kalashnikov claims its new AK-12 assault rifle will become the basic weapon for Russian troops in the coming years. "The AK-12 has served as a replacement for the AK-74 since 2018 and will become the basic gun of the Russian Armed Forces in the next few years," press office of Kalashnikov told Russian state media at the Army 2021 Forum
Kalashnikov Unveils 9mm Submachine Gun Prototype at Army 2021
Kalashnikov Group has unveiled a prototype 9 mm submachine gun 'PPK-20' at the Army-2021 International Military-Technical Forum. The new submachine gun was independently designed as a part of “Vityaz-MO” R&D project
U.S. Army Orders More Saab Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Saab has received an order valued approximately $75 million for Carl-Gustaf ammunition from the U.S
U.S. Considering Manufacture of M4 Rifles, UAVs in Ukrainian Firm Meridian's Facility...
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Rheinmetall Unveils 'Smartphone' Like Stun Gun
Rheinmetall presented Spectac, its new non-lethal gun that is designed like a smartphone, today. This rectangular stun grenade is specially designed for use by military and law enforcement special operators
French MoD Orders Thales-Cybergun Small Arms Shooting Simulators
The French Ministry of Defense awarded €90 million to Thales and Cybergun for the delivery of SINETIC (System of Instruction and Training in Combat Shooting) new generation simulators. The companies landed the contract on May 12
Singapore Expands F-35 Fleet with 8 New Jets
Hungary Blocks EU Military Aid Plan for Ukraine
South Korea’s Arms Procurement Agency, Space Agency Hold First Civil-Military Space Development...
Collins' New Power & Cooling System Ready for F-35 Upgrades, Sixth-Gen Aircraft
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