Dutch Forces to Get 249 Military Diesel Quads
Dutch Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Defenture company for the supply of 249 military diesel quads (MDQ). Defenture, together with W-Tec company , will develop this special military quad between 2020 and 2024, test prototypes and build them in series
Northrop, Raytheon Laser Weapons to be tested from Stryker Vehicles
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Russian 9mm Pistol with Armor Piercing Bullets Enters Production
The Russian Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH) has started serial production of the self-loading 9-mm pistol "Udav" whose unique features include armor piercing bullets. Among the patented technologies is the design of the magazine, which indicates the number of cartridges
Air-dropped Typhoon Armored Vehicle Delivery to Russian Paratroopers from 2021
The Russian Airborne Forces will begin receiving the air-dropped 4×4 K4386 Typhoon-VDV armored vehicle starting 2021. "This year in order to conduct troop trials the troops are receiving protected Typhoon-VDV special purpose vehicles, which can be parachuted, and from 2021 serial deliveries of the vehicles are planned," said VDV's commander Andrey...
Boeing to provide Tactical Edge Server for 211 Australia’s BOXER Armored Vehicles
Boeing has been selected to provide Tactical Edge Server (TES) for inclusion in 211 BOXER Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to be built in south-east Queensland under LAND 400 Phase 2. The TES forms part of a scalable deployable computer architecture incorporated into man-portable, deployable and vehicle mounted solutions, including the Bushmaster...
Seven Missing US Marines Presumed Dead in Amphibious Vehicle Sinking
Seven missing US Marines are presumed dead, the Marine Corps said Sunday calling off a search and rescue operation three days after an amphibious assault vehicle sank off the coast of southern California Thursday Last. Nine soldiers, including the seven missing Marines, one missing sailor and one other Marine earlier rescued died after the assault amphibious vehicle sank during training more than a half-mile from San Clemente Island, the Marines said in a statement
Navantia Conducts First Live Fire Test of TIZONA 30mm Unmanned Turret
Spanish firm Navantia on Saturday announced that it completed first live fire tests of TIZONA, the 30mm unmanned turret for the Program “Combat Vehicle on Wheels” (VCR 8×8) of the Spanish Army. “We have worked hard to successfully pass the first real fire tests of the Tizona (VCR 8x8 Dragon),” Navantia
Rheinmetall Reveals Advanced Technology Demonstrator Tank with 130mm Turret
A video released today by Germanys Rheinmetall showed a tank with a 130mm turret besides a new hull front as part of its MBT Advanced Technologies Competence demonstration, a possible indication of what will go into the future Main Ground Combat System (MGCS). The demo tank looks like the latest iteration of its advanced technology demonstrator for the British Armys Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP)
US Army Awards Contract for Full Rate Production of Javelin Weapon Systems
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Pakistan rolls out Upgraded Al-Khalid-1 Tank
An upgraded Pakistani Al-Khalid tank, named as Al-Khalid-1 was rolled out at the Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) factory on Tuesday. “COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) today
Hanwha Ships Redback IFV for Test to Australia, Eyes US Bradley Replacement...
Hanwha Defense will ship two Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Australia for the Army to test them under a $4.1 billion procurement project
Russia Demonstrates Short Range 'flame thrower' Artillery System to Foreign Customers
A short range, tracked artillery rocket system that Russia calls ‘heavy flamethrower, was demonstrated last week to ‘foreign customers The artillery system fires barrage of rockets at short distance providing fire support to ground troops. The system has been deployed to great advantage against ‘terrorists in the Middle East
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...
