DARPA Awards Contracts to Launch Atmospheric Water Extraction Project
The U.S
Elbit Systems to Provide Additional Digital Soldier Systems to the Royal Netherlands...
The Dutch Ministry of Defence awarded Elbit Systems $50 million to supply the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) with additional digital soldier and vehicular systems. Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply digital soldier systems and vehicular integration of improved combat network capabilities including TORCH-X Dismounted Command and Control systems and E-LynX...
Dutch Army Procures Elbit XACT nv32 micro Night Vision Systems
Elbit Systems has won $15 million from the Dutch Ministry of Defense to supply XACT nv32 micro night vision monocular systems for the Armed Forces of the Netherlands. The initial contract will be performed over a period of two-years, with the potential for additional follow-on orders over a period of seven-years,...
France Working on “National Takeover Solution” for Photonis after Blocking Sale to...
Paris has commenced working with French industrial and financial players on a “national takeover solution” for night vision products manufacturer Photonics after blocking its sale to US strategic electronics major Teledyne. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, announced today that the move was necessary to preserve the sovereignty of...
Rheinmetall Provide New Combat Helmets to German Military
Rheinmetall and North-American helmet maker Galvion, have won an order to supply the German Bundeswehr with advanced combat helmets. Awarded in November 2020, the framework contract encompasses the delivery of up to 20,000 helmets, specifically the “Combat Helmet, Special Forces, Heavy
UAE to Procure Binocular Night Vision Devices from L3 Technologies
The United Arab Emirates (U.A
S.Korean Military to get Samsung Smartphone-Based Combat Information Device
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the South Korean military will receive a Samsung smartphone-based device to view real-time battle information without relying on communications networks, by mid-2021. The state arms procurement agency has signed a contract with LIG Nex1 Co
Russian Army Receives 18000 'Ratnik' Combat Outfits
The Russian Army are all-protected by Ratnik infantry gear, thousands of which they received recently, a month ahead of schedule. Manufacturer Central Research Institute for Precision Machine-Building (TsNIITochMash) announced Thursday that they handed over nearly 18,000 Ratnik combat outfits to the military
Exoskeletons for Chinese Soldiers in High Altitude Regions
Chinese military stationed at high altitude regions may soon begin using exoskeletons built to conserve their energy while performing tasks such as patrol, transportation, and logistics support. The Human Function Enhancement Technology Research center, under the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), has already delivered a number of these agile, non-powered exoskeletons to the military,
Chinese PLA to Buy Drones, Winter Equipment for Border Defense
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Tibet Military Command is seeking unmanned, intelligent and advanced weapons and equipment including drones, anti-drone guns and warm clothing made of graphene, for plateau warfare and border defense. The military recently invited 22 private arms companies and held a review session over their products
US Army Orders Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular Systems from Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
