EDGE Group's entity, NIMR, has introduced the JAIS Mark 2 (MK2), marking the conclusion of its armoured vehicle lines' upgrade to the next generation. The announcement was made ahead of the World Defence Show (WDS) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The United States and its partners conducted strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. These multilateral coalition strikes focused on targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen used to attack international merchant vessels and U
The Belgian Council of Ministers has officially sanctioned the procurement of 19 CAESAR new generation (NG) artillery systems and 24 GRIFFON MEPAC mortar systems from Nexter, a company under the KNDS joint venture, as part of ongoing efforts to upgrade and modernize the country's land forces. The
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu has expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of artillery systems production at the Ural Plant of Transport Engineering (Uraltransmash) during his recent inspection. The focus of his visit was on the production and repair of self-propelled artillery systems, including the 2S19 Msta-S, 2S3 Akatsiya, 2S4 Tyulpan, 2S5 Giatsint, and 2S35 Koalitsiya SV
Northrop Grumman has completed its All-Up Round (AUR) Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program in partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Both teams—Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne; and Northrop Grumman and Raytheon—have entered the critical design phase, with Lockheed Martin's team completing its PDR in September 2023
Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations
Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a subsidiary of RTX, has delivered four satellites for the DARPA's Blackjack program and advancing low-Earth orbit (LEO) technology for national security. The
In a bid to enhance its long-term airspace defense capabilities, Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kalinak has announced the country's interest in acquiring the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. Speaking on the state broadcaster RTVS's Sunday debate show, Kalinak revealed that Slovakia aims to leverage a discount it received for the purchase of attack helicopters from the U
Canada has lifted the defense industry embargo on Turkey imposed in 2020 over concerns about military equipment supplied to Azerbaijan during the conflict with Armenia. In a recent statement released on the government's official website, Canadian authorities announced the removal of export restrictions on defense industry companies looking to sell to Turkey
An international partner has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for the supply of Fuchs 2 components, enabling the production of a three-digit number of wheeled armored vehicles. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, was booked in December 2023 and includes conversion kits and spare parts packages