North Macedonia Approved to Buy 54 Stryker Armored Vehicles worth $210M
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Ukraine’s Lviv Armored Plant Delivers T-64, T-72 Tanks to the MoD
Ukrainian Lviv Armored Plant handed over a new batch of modernized T-64 and T-72 tanks to the defense ministry. The tanks are equipped with the latest communication systems and fire control, instrumentation day and night vision reversing camera, smoke grenade systems and dynamic protection against cumulative shells, state-owned Ukroboronprom said in...
Israel Military Reveals “Iron Sting” Laser and GPS-Guided Mortar Munition
The Israel military on Sunday unveiled “Iron Sting” precise, laser and GPS guided mortar munition. The integration of “Iron Sting” in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), corresponds to the vision presented in the militarys “Tnufa” multi-year plan, Elbit Systems said in a statement
China Unveils Third-Generation Anti-tank Missile
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) has deployed a new type of vehicle-mounted, third-generation anti-tank missile. This new homing missile is capable of attacking targets from above, or top attack, effectively destroying modern battle tanks among other targets
RAFAEL, ALLTEC to Provide Passive Add-On Armor Solutions to Brazilian Military
Israels RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems announced Thursday that it signed an agreement with Brazilian firm ALLTEC to provide passive add-on armor solutions to the Brazilian military. “Earlier this month, Brazil's ALLTEC Composite Material and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on passive add-on armor...
Turkey’s Altay Tank to be Powered by South Korean Engine
Turkeys BMC has reached an agreement with South Korea for the provision of engines for Altay tanks built by the former. A senior official with BMC told
Nexter Unveils 120 SHARD- High Accuracy Tank Ammunition
Nexter revealed SHARD, a new generation of Armor-Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot (APFSDS) 120mm anti-tank ammunition on Tuesday. The interoperability of SHARD with the armaments and environments of the Leclerc tank, the Leopard 2, the Abrams M1A1/A2 and the C1 Ariete is ensured through development in compliance with STANAG 4385 and ICD 120
Kalashnikov’s New Modular Pistol Clears State Trials
A new modular pistol named Lebedov developed by Kalashnikov Group has passed state trials. "In February 2021, the Lebedev modular pistol successfully completed state trials
Kazakhstan Evaluates Turkish-Made Combat Vehicle, Weapon System
The Kazakhstan Ministry of Defense announced that the military tested Turkish-made Otokar Arma 8x8 wheeled armored combat vehicle and Aselsan Nefer remote-controlled stabilized weapon system. The equipment were tested in the Spassk exercise area located in the Karaganda province of the Central Asian country
Turkish Army to Get New Indigenous Heavy Machine Guns
A new domestically-produced heavy machine gun developed by Turkish firm Sarsılmaz has cleared all tests stages and is now ready to be delivered to the military. The weapon, SAR 762 MT-type 12
Rosoboronexport, Jordanian firm Jadara to Manufacture Kornet-E ATGM in Jordan-IDEX 2021
Russias Rosoboronexport and Jordanian company Jadara Equipment and Defense Systems (JEDS) have agreed to open a licensed production of Kornet-E anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) in Jordan. As part of the IDEX-2021 exhibition currently underway in Abu Dhabi, the parties agreed to organize licensed assembly of 9M133-1 and 9M133F-1 missiles for the Kornet-E ATGM system
Middle East, African Nations to get Robots for Defence Applications
Paramount Group and Sarcos Robotics have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bring robotic systems to government and industrial customers in the Middle East and Africa. “We believe that the market opportunity to make an impact in the Middle East and Africa is significant, and we look forward to working with Sarcos to deliver a version of the companys game-changing robotics, accelerating access to what are today critical technologies, specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in these regions,” said Ivor Ichikowitz, Chairman, Paramount Group
Rheinmetall Unveils 40 mm MV Magazine-Fed Grenade Launcher in First Live Fire
France Wants 80 Percent Share in Franco-German FCAS Fighter Project
Dutch F-35s to Safeguard Ukraine-Bound Military Aid
Trump "Unfreezes" Weapons Supplies to Ukraine
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
