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Babcock, Supacat Start Production of Jackal 3 for the British Army

February 2, 2024 @ 05:55 AM

Babcock and Supacat have commenced the production of 70 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army. The manufacturing process is underway at Babcock's Devonport site and Supacat's facilities in Dunkeswell, with an expected completion date by the summer of 2024
Rheinmetall Secures Order for Fuchs 2 Armored Vehicles

January 30, 2024 @ 04:38 AM

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
Russia's Large Stealth Attack Drone, Okhotnik, Set to Enter Mass Production

January 26, 2024 @ 09:29 AM

Vice-Governor Sergei Semka announced today that the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of Rostec's Sukhoi Company, is gearing up to initiate serial production of the heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Okhotnik" in the latter half of 2024. The Sukhoi Company has been diligently developing Russia's inaugural heavy strike drone, the S-70 Okhotnik, since 2011
South Korea Launches Mass Production Project for Advanced Reconnaissance UAV

January 25, 2024 @ 08:15 AM

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) of South Korea, led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, has initiated a project to
Northrop Grumman Ceases Depleted Uranium Munitions Production

January 23, 2024 @ 12:54 PM

Northrop Grumman has officially announced the discontinuation of production for tank ammunition featuring depleted uranium cores. The decision was revealed on the company's official website recently, signifying the fulfillment of the contract for the production of 120-mm tank armor-piercing ammunition M829A4, and thereby marking the end of the era of shells incorporating depleted uranium
UK to Enhance Sea Viper Air Defence System in £405M Upgrade

January 22, 2024 @ 06:48 AM

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced an upgrade to the Sea Viper Air Defence system, a crucial component in safeguarding sailors, surface fleets, and air threats. Valued at £405 million, the upgrade includes new missiles equipped with advanced warheads and software updates, enhancing the system's capability to counter ballistic missile threats
Russia’s Zemledeliye Remote Mining System Destroys 500+ Ukrainian Tanks, Armored Vehicles: MoD

January 22, 2024 @ 04:51 AM

Russias Defense Ministry has claimed that the Zemledeliye engineering remote mining system has caused substantial losses to the Ukrainians, surpassing 500 units of combat, special, and military hardware, including Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Leopard tanks, and other Western-supplied models. Resembling a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), the Zemledeliye launcher deploys shells containing anti-personnel or anti-tank mines
Su-30 'Flanker' Fighters, Akinci UAVs Join Ethiopian Arsenal

January 18, 2024 @ 01:24 PM

Ethiopia has bolstered its military capabilities with the recent acquisition of Sukhoi Su-30 'Flanker' fighters and Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Ethiopian National Defense Force (FDRE Defense Force) announced the arrival of the Su-30s on January 16, along with the undisclosed number of Akıncı UAVs
GA-ASI Demonstrates UCAV Autonomy Using MQ-20, Waveform X

January 17, 2024 @ 07:53 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) in a live flight test featuring the MQ-20 Avenger on November 13, 2023
Brazilian Navy Commissions Second Scorpene Submarine in ProSub Program

January 13, 2024 @ 06:15 AM

The Brazilian Navy officially commissioned the Humaitá, the second submarine of the Scorpène class, as part of the ProSub program. The ceremony, attended by Brazilian Minister of Defence, José Mucio Monteiro, and French General Delegate for Armaments, Emmanuel Chiva, celebrated the completion of sea trials and the submarine's entry into service

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