France Working on “National Takeover Solution” for Photonis after Blocking Sale to...
Paris has commenced working with French industrial and financial players on a “national takeover solution” for night vision products manufacturer Photonics after blocking its sale to US strategic electronics major Teledyne. Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces, announced today that the move was necessary to preserve the sovereignty of...
German Army Orders Rheinmetall Tank Ammunition
The German Bundeswehr awarded Rheinmetall a contract valued €26.5 million to supply tank ammunition
Russia’s Sprut-SDM1 Light Amphibious Tank Completes State Tests
Russias Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank has passed tests in the sea and in subtropics. The tank will be used by airborne troops
First Firing of MBDA’s MMP Anti-tank Missile from Special Forces Vehicle
MBDA has carried out the first firing of an MMP missile from a French Armys ARQUUS Sabre special forces vehicle, hitting a tank located 3.5 KM away
Russian Military’s New Automated Artillery Fire Control Systems to Improve Accuracy by...
Russias state-owned Rostec announced it recently completed delivery of new automated artillery fire control systems that would increase the accuracy of fire by 25-30%. The systems were handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense for artillery units 1В181 and 1В198 by Signal All-Russian Research Institute of the High-Precision Complexes holding, Rostec said in a
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
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...
