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Russian Troops Receive BMP-3, BMD-4M Vehicles with Enhanced Protection

October 8, 2024 @ 09:26 AM

The High-Precision Systems holding of the Rostec State Corporation has delivered a new batch of BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles and BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles equipped with additional protection kits

Rheinmetall Develops Qualification Samples of New-Generation Armour Piercing 120mm Ammunition

October 8, 2024 @ 09:11 AM

Rheinmetall has developed qualification samples of it armour-piercing 120mm KE 2020 Neo ammunition to counter modern protection technologies. The qualification readiness of this ammunition has been confirmed, according to a Rheinmetall

American Rheinmetall Vehicles Wins Contract for U.S. Army’s Transport UGV Program...

October 8, 2024 @ 07:10 AM

American Rheinmetall Vehicles has been awarded a contract by the U.S

Turkey's Otokar Wins $930M Armored Vehicles Tender in Romania

October 5, 2024 @ 05:38 AM

Otokar, a Turkish defense manufacturer, announced it has won a 32 billion lira tender (more than $930 million) for the export of COBRA II 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicles to Romania. The tender, launched by CN Romtehnica SA, a company under the Romanian Ministry of National Defense, aims to procure 1,059...

Russian Tank-maker, UVZ “Dissecting” Captured German Leopard 2A6 Tank

October 2, 2024 @ 05:12 PM

A captured German-made Leopard 2A6 is being taken apart by Russian tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) to study its key systems such as fire control system, stabilizer, engine and other systems which is improved compared to previous Leopard models. Aside of some damage to gun, this is the best-preserved example of the...

Rheinmetall, Honeywell to Collaborate on Visual Systems, Auxiliary Power

October 1, 2024 @ 11:05 AM

Rheinmetall and Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing new visual systems and auxiliary power units for military vehicles. The companies aim to develop visual systems that incorporate Honeywell's 360 Display technology, a driver vision system featuring thermal imaging and daylight cameras distributed around the vehicle

Taiwan Army Develops 6.8mm Rifle, to Begin Testing by End of Year

September 27, 2024 @ 12:31 PM

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense has developed a new 6.8mm rifle, which is expected to undergo testing by the end of this year

South Korea Rolls Out First Domestic Engine for K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer

September 27, 2024 @ 07:06 AM

South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), in collaboration with STX Engine, held a ceremony to mark the rollout of South Korea's first domestically produced engine for the K9 self-propelled howitzer. The event took place on Friday, September 27, at the STX Engine Changwon Plant and was attended by officials from DAPA, MOTIE, STX Engine, and Hanwha Aerospace

U.S. Army Procures Ground Robots from Teledyne FLIR

September 25, 2024 @ 08:10 AM

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured two five-year contracts worth up to $47 million to supply and support ground robots for the U.S

Finland Acquires More Patria 6x6 Vehicles Under CAVS Programme

September 24, 2024 @ 05:46 AM

The Finnish Defence Forces has placed an order for additional Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) under an existing procurement agreement. This acquisition is part of an option for extra vehicles included in the contract signed in the summer of 2023 between Patria and the Defence Forces Logistics Command

Ukraine Tests Armed ‘Grom’ Ground Drone

September 23, 2024 @ 12:24 PM

Ukraine has conducted tests of the Gnom, a new ground drone developed by TEMERLAND. The Gnom is armed with anti-tank grenade launchers and a machine gun, and it is designed to provide fire support for soldiers on the battlefield

Paramount Land Systems Offers New Long Wheel Base Variant of Maatla Protected...

September 20, 2024 @ 08:37 AM

Paramount Land Systems has announced the launch of its long wheelbase variant of the Maatla Protected Vehicle (LPV) to meet the border security requirements of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The new variant was presented during the African Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2024 (AAD) at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Tshwane

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