Lockheed Martin Tests Providing In-flight Target Updates to Guided Multiple Launch Rocket...
Lockheed Martin's missile communication prototype has successfully provided in-flight target updates to a surrogate Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) for the very first time. During a recent test in which a GMLRS-like trajectory was simulated, Lockheed Martin's Remote Interceptor Guidance – 360 (RIG-360) uplinker prototype delivered target updates to a...
U.S. Army Tests M109 Projectile with Extended Range
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BAE Systems Tests M109 Howitzer Modified with Rheinmetall’s 52-Caliber Cannon
BAE Systems has announced the launch of 155-millimeter projectiles using an M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer that has been modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon. This upgrade to the M109, known as the M109-52, represents a substantial improvement with minimal risk, offering high performance compared to the existing 39-caliber cannon...
Australia Army to Start Training in HIMARS Operation in U.S.
The Australian Army will begin learning how to operate the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) in the U.S
Russian Troops Receives Phlox Artillery Guns
Rostec has initiated the transfer of a batch of 120-mm Phlox self-propelled artillery guns to the troops. The gun is built on the chassis of a protected off-road vehicle, enabling it to quickly change its firing position after several shots
U.S. Transfers to Ukraine 1.1 million 7.62mm Rounds Confiscated from Iranian Ship
The United States has sent over 1 million rounds of ammunition confiscated from Iran, originally intended for Yemen by the Houthi militia, to Ukraine. The transfer of 7
New Highly Mobile MLRS to Launch Guided Rockets, Glider Munitions Under Development...
Russias Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV) is developing an all-new Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) that is highly mobile besides can launch guided rockets and glider munitions. This information was revealed when the Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Shoigu heard a report by Boris Obnosov, CEO of KTRV on current and future projects of the Corporation on Wednesday, the Russian MoD said today
Romania Short-lists German, Turkish & S.Korean howitzers
Romania is considering three wheeled howitzers for its army under its $2 billion self propelled artillery project: the German PzH2000, Turkey's BMC T-155 FIRTINA, and South Korean K9 Thunder. The plan is to acquire 54 units of 155mm howitzers along with a variety of ammunition, including explosive, smoke, illumination, and training rounds in three separate packages, first of which is worth €850 million
Improved Msta-S Howitzer with Rapid-fire Capability Handed over to Russian Troops
Rostec has delivered the inaugural consignment of the newly enhanced self-propelled howitzers to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This upgraded iteration of the Msta-S boasts improved tactical and technical attributes, including heightened mobility, a rapid firing rate, and versatile ammunition compatibility
KNDS, Elbit Systems to Sign Teaming Agreement for EuroPULS Artillery Rocket System
KNDS and Elbit Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement for the EuroPULS at DSEI London. The transformation of the Elbit PULS artillery rocket system into the EuroPULS system is being carried out by KNDS
Sweden Orders ARCHER Artillery Systems for $500M
BAE Systems secured an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) valued at around $500 million, entailing the delivery of 48 new ARCHER artillery systems to bolster the Swedish Army's capabilities. The
Pakistan’s Multiple Rocket Launchers Spotted in Conflicted Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan has reportedly deployed Pakistan-developed KRL-122 multiple rocket launcher systems (MLRS) against Armenian forces in Artsakh, also known as the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Several
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Ruselectronics Develops Technology Extending Short-Wave Radio Range to 6,000 km
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...