Czech Republic to Buy 24 F-35 Jets, CV-90 Combat Vehicles, Cancels Infantry...
The Czech Republic today decided to cancel the tender for infantry fighting vehicles and authorised Defence Minister Jana Crnochova to negotiate with the Swedish Government to procure the CV90 combat vehicles.Minister Cernochova was also authorised to negotiate the procurement of 24 F-35 Lightning II multirole fighters with the United States...
Belarus to Buy Russian Armored Carriers, Mi-35M Helicopters and Air Defence ...
Belarus today signed contracts to buy two battalion sets of BTR-82A armored personnel carriers and to receive the first batch of four Mi-35M helicopters at the Army 2020 event in Moscow. In addition, the Belarusian Armed Forces and the Russian defense manufacturer Almaz-Antey signed a schedule for the deliveries of advanced...
Turkish KAPLAN Armored Vehicles now Equipped with Anti-tank Missiles
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have taken delivery of 26 KAPLAN armored vehicles armed with Roketsan-built OMTAS medium-range anti-tank missiles. The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) awarded FNSS Defense Systems a contract for 260 vehicles- 76 Pars 4×4 and 184 Kaplan ATVs, in June 2016
Saab to Equip Patria AMV 8x8 System Platform Vehicle With Next-Gen Electronics,...
Patria has delivered a unit of AMV 8×8 System Platform vehicle to Saab to be used as a test and development platform for the latest generation of vehicle electronics and video systems. "Patria has signed a contract with Saab regarding the delivery of one AMV 8x8 System Platform vehicle
Pentagon Awards BAE Systems Contract for Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle
BAE Systems was awarded a $14million contract from the Pentagon for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) portion of the armored multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV). Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Michigan, with an estimated completion date of Oct
Indonesia to Order 79 Additional Russian BT-3F Armored Vehicles
Indonesia is mulling the purchase of 79 additional BT-3F armored personnel carriers (APCs) from Russia for an estimated $289 million. In April 2019, Russias state arms exporter Rosoboronexport reported signing of contract to supply an unspecified number of BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and BT-3F APCs
India Begins Manufacturing 400 T-90S Tanks for Army: Report
India has commenced manufacturing 400 T-90S battle tanks for its army after it signed a contract with Russia to extend the build license until 2028, last year. “India made a decision to purchase T-90S tanks, which they are already producing under a license agreement
Ukrainian Armed Forces Recieve Modernized T-72 Tanks
Kyiv Armored Plant has delivered six modernized T-72 tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The company's specialists modified the equipment to improve its technical parameters and combat characteristics, state-run Ukroboronprom said in a statement last week
Chinese Firm Develops Robotized Unmanned Ground Vehicle
A Chinese arms company unveiled its ‘Mule-200 unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that can transport ammunition and supplies or provide fire cover. The firm, Zhong Tian Zhi Kong Technology Holdings Company displayed the Mule-200 at the Unmanned System Exhibition and Conference 2020 (UMEX2020) in Abu Dhabi last week
Rheinmetall, Partners Launch Australian Program to Build Robotic Military Vehicle
Rheinmetall has announced the launch of Australias Autonomous Combat Warrior (ACW) program that aims to build an automated military vehicle. The ACW project is the first Australian research and technology program
Germany, France to Launch Architectural Study on Future European Tank Project
Germany and France are set to launch an architectural study on European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) by April of this year. “Architectural study on the MGCS project will begin in March or April
Russia's T-90M Proryv 'Networked' Tank to be Unveiled This Year
Russias latest battle tank, the upgraded T-90M “Proryv,” developed by UralVagonZavod (UVZ), might be displayed during the Army 2020 forum later this year. The tank features networked communication in which data can be shared in real time with other battle assets such as tanks, armored vehicles, helicopters and drones
U.S. Navy Set to Deliver Newly Developed VAMPIRE Counter-UAV System to Ukraine...
Saab Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Undersea Drone Deployment with Kuwait Naval...
U.S. F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in Yellow Sea; Pilot Rescued by South...
German MCM-Replacement Project Fails, Current Fleet to Undergo Life-Extension
Rafale Marine Comparison with Chinese Carrier-borne J-15 Fighter
French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation confirmed that its Rafale-M (Marine) is selected for the Indian Navys (IN) carrier-based fighter procurement...
Weapons Used by Israel and Hamas in Gaza Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian group, Hamas have brought to light the diverse and contrasting...
Ukraine, Russia Brace for Major Tank Battles
The coming months could see major tank battles between Ukraine and Russia as Kyiv has received or is expected to...
How Russia’s Tornado-S MLRS is Outgunning & Outnumbering HIMARS in Ukraine
Russias "Tornado-S" Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) has a greater range, a highly accurate guidance system and is deployed in...
The Rise and Rise of South Korea’s Arms Exports
South Koreas defense exports more than doubled from $7 billion in 2021 to over $15 billion in 2022 so far,...