Raytheon to Provide Advanced Cameras and Processing Systems under DARPA’s FENCE Program...
The U.S
UK Armed Forces Order Elbit XACT Night Vision Goggles
Elbit Systems UK won an approximately $16 million initial contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to provide the UK Armed Forces with XACT Night Vision Goggles (NVG). The initial contract will be performed over an 18-month period with the potential for additional follow-on orders over a period of five years
DoD Tests CBRN Aircrew Protective Suit Upgrade
Representatives from across the Department of Defense in conjunction with the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron participated in ongoing developmental testing of the new Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble, or UIPE, Air system at Nellis Air Force Base. UIPE Air is a layered clothing system — gloves, respirator, undergarments, etc
U.S. Marine Corps Order Elbit Systems’ Night Vision Goggles
Elbit Systems of America was today awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $41 million for the supply of night vision systems and various spare components to the U.S
Russian Ruselectronics Creates Surveillance, Reconnaissance Device for Special Forces
Rostec-owned Ruselectronics Holding has developed a new combined optoelectronic surveillance and reconnaissance device for the Russian Special Forces. The equipment will allow troops to recognize people and vehicles at a distance of several kilometers, regardless of the time of day and weather conditions, state-run Rostec said in a
German Federal Police Orders Israel’s Night Vision Goggles
Elbit Systems Deutschland said it was selected by the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, after a competitive tender procedure, to supply XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) for the German Federal Police. The Special Forces and Special Operation Units of the Federal Police are facing new threats and complex scenarios from organized crime and international terrorism
Indian MoD to Buy Software Defined Radio from BEL Worth Over INR...
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) today signed a contract for procurement of Software Defined Radio Tactical (SDR-Tac) worth over INR 1,000 crore ($137 million). The SDR-Tac, jointly designed and developed by Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL) of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) through a consortium of domestic agencies and industry, comprising Weapons and Electronics Systems Engineering Establishment (WESEE), BEL, Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR) and Indian Navy will bring strategic depth to the Armed Forces
France Orders 3,000 Thales O-NYX Night Vision Goggles
The French armed forces have placed an order for 3,000 O-NYX goggles with Thales. The additional 3,000 night vision goggles ordered by the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) will be delivered in 2021 for deployment into French Army units alongside the 3,500 O-NYX goggles already delivered
Northrop Secures Australia’s $330M Deal for EW Jammers to Foil Radio-Controlled IEDs...
The U.S
Chinese Army Inducts New All-Terrain Vehicle for Logistics Support in High-Alt Plateau...
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has commissioned a newly-developed all-terrain vehicle for logistics support missions in plateau regions with altitudes higher than 5,000 meters. Designed with caterpillar tracks made of metalloid, this new all-terrain vehicle can tread over slopes of 35 degrees and can deliver 1
Powered Exoskeleton to Help Chinese Soldiers Carry 50 kg Ammunition
A new type of motor-powered exoskeleton suit to carry ammunition boxes weighing 50 kg has been unveiled by the Chinese military. The light-weight exoskeleton suit, known as the portable ammunition support assist system for individual soldiers, can provide 20 kg of assisted strength to its user, relieve more than 50% of the burden and greatly reduce risks of waist injury, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Monday
French MoD to Order 20,000 Additional Heckler & Koch HK-416 F Rifles
The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has decided to place an order for 12000 HK-416 F assault rifles in 2021 and will receive an equal number of rifles under an earlier order next year. Another 12,000 HK-416 rifles were delivered in 2020, bringing to 45,340 the number of units currently being equipped in the armed forces, a French MoD release said
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
Russian Forces Deploy Homemade Chemical Munitions on Drones
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...
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...