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China's Vehicle-Mounted 155mm Howitzer Enters Army Service
April 30, 2020 @ 05:27 PMThe Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command recently inducted a new advanced vehicle-mounted howitzer, the PCL-181, on Thursday. The weapon was first unveiled in Beijing at the National Day parade on October 1, 2019
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Lockheed Martin Completes Long Range Arillery Missile Test
April 30, 2020 @ 05:22 PMLockheed Martin successfully completed the third and final test of its long-range missile designed for the US Army's Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) program at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. “PrSM was fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher and flew approximately 85 kilometers to the target area, culminating in a highly accurate and lethal warhead event,” a Lockheed Martin release said
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PETA Demands Snakes be Taken off Marines' Menu, Cites Coronavirus Risk
April 29, 2020 @ 03:51 PMPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has demanded an end to snakes being killed and eaten raw at a military exercise in Thailand where US Marines regularly participate. The "Cobra Gold" exercise in the jungles of Thailand hosted by the Thai military is often attended by US Marines and commandos of Thailand and other countries
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Russian Army to get over 60 Kornet Missiles-armed BMP-2 IFVs in 2020
April 29, 2020 @ 05:58 AMThe Russian Army will receive over 60 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles armed with Berezhok combat turrets to fire Kornet anti-tank guided missiles, in 2020. “More than 60 BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles with the Berezhok combat unit will enter the Ground Wax units
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Swiss Army's Modern 120mm Mortar Systems Completes Tests
April 28, 2020 @ 12:58 PMThe Swiss Army has completed tests of an advanced version of Mörser 16 120mm self-propelled mortar carrier inching closer to its delivery. Trials of the 120mm Type 16 mortar were organized in March 2020 at the Bière Garrison to test its tactical capabilities
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Kalibr-Equipped Russian Nuclear Submarine to Enter Service in July
April 28, 2020 @ 08:01 AMThe Russian Navys Vepr (K-157) Project 971 nuclear-powered submarine, newly armed with Kalibr-PL missiles, is scheduled to enter service in July after repairs and modernization. "The Vepr has fully completed the program of trials
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Pakistan Navy Tests anti-ship Missiles from Surface, Air Platforms
April 25, 2020 @ 02:27 PMPakistan Navy test fired a variety of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on Saturday from ships, fixed wing and rotary wing platforms. This "successful demonstration of a missile firing is testament to the Pakistan Navy's operational capability and military readiness," the navy said in a statement
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Turkish Firm to Set Up CBRN Detection Kits Plant with Govt Aid
April 24, 2020 @ 01:06 PMTurkey's Nero Industries will set up a new 12,000-square-meter facility in Ankara to produce chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection kits under a $230 million project partially funded by the government. Financial assistance will be provided during the first six years after the start date of the project
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Saab to Support British Army's Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator
April 24, 2020 @ 12:13 PMThe UK Ministry of Defense has signed a three-year contract with Saab for the provision of support and services to the Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator (DFWES) capability. The contract valued at 320 MSEK ($31
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Rosoboronexport Launches Unique ‘Boomerang’ Combat Vehicle
April 23, 2020 @ 10:47 AMRosoboronexport today announced its all-new Bumerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle platform developed and manufactured by Russias Military Industrial Company (VPK). “ The uniqueness of the platform lies in the opportunity to build the widest range of vehicles on its base with various weapons and equipment
Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
After Germany, UK Changes Warship Acquisition Plans
UK Army Unveils Challenger 3 Tank to Rival Russian Armata
Poland to Acquire Three A26 Submarines from Saab for $4.8 Billion
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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