Rheinmetall Provide New Combat Helmets to German Military
Rheinmetall and North-American helmet maker Galvion, have won an order to supply the German Bundeswehr with advanced combat helmets. Awarded in November 2020, the framework contract encompasses the delivery of up to 20,000 helmets, specifically the “Combat Helmet, Special Forces, Heavy
DRDO’s Carbine Completes Indian Army Trials
Indias state-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that the 5.56x30 mm Protective Carbine successfully cleared Army trials on December 7
Chinese PLA Introduces New Assault-Vehicle Mounted Howitzer
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Amy (PLA) inducted newly-developed mobile assault vehicle-based howitzers in the second half of 2020. The equipment were used in recent live-fire exercises held by the PLA 72nd Group Army
Azerbaijan First Country to get Turkish Minesweepers
Turkeys state-owned ASFAT said on Wednesday it is providing 20 minesweepers to Azerbaijan, its first export customer. “We export 20 MEMATTs (Mechanical Mine Clearing Equipment), which were produced by ASFAT for the first time in our country with domestic and national means, to meet the needs of the Turkish Armed Forces,...
UAE to Procure Binocular Night Vision Devices from L3 Technologies
The United Arab Emirates (U.A
Nexter Delivers First 4 Regenerated VBCIS Armored Vehicles to French Army
The French Army took delivery of first four regenerated armoured infantry fighting vehicles (VBCI) from Nexter last week. Since 2013, the VBCI in-service support contract (MSS) has linked the Nexter industrial prime contractor and the French Army
German Mantis Anti-Aircraft Guns Get New Barrels
The Germany Army have procured new barrels for their fleet of Mantis anti-aircraft guns which are now undergoing testing. “The new barrels lasted longer than expected in the tests
S.Korean Military to get Samsung Smartphone-Based Combat Information Device
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said the South Korean military will receive a Samsung smartphone-based device to view real-time battle information without relying on communications networks, by mid-2021. The state arms procurement agency has signed a contract with LIG Nex1 Co
Northrop's Solid Fuel Ramjet Engine to Provide 100km Range
Northrop Grumman successfully completed multiple rounds of tests on its Solid Fuel Ramjet (SFRJ) tactical engine configuration – a technology to enable long range precision fires, one of the U.S
Croatian Bradleys to be Modernized under $757M Deal
The Croatian Armys M2A2 Operation Desert Storm (ODS) Bradley Fighting vehicles may be modernized for $757 million as requested by the government. The U
Container Ship Rescues Russian Pilots Bailed Out From Downed Su-30SM
ZALA Unveils "Deeply Modernized" Z-16 Recon Drone for Frontline Use
Ukraine Rejects Russian Truce Offer around May 9 Parade, Launches Kursk Offensive
Poland Begins Construction of Second Miecznik Frigate
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...
