KONGSBERG’s MCT-30 Turret Selected for US Marine Corps ACV Program
German firm AS KONGSBERG has been selected by BAE Systems to design and manufacture the remote Medium Caliber Turret (MCT) for the United States Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) -30 program. KONGSBERG will deliver up to 150 MCTs in a phased program as part of this contract
Raytheon Begins Development of New Ramjet-Powered Artillery Round
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has begun the development of XM1155 Extended-Range ramjet-powered artillery projectile for the US Army. The first phase of developing the XM1155 commenced under a $7
IAI to Acquire Off-road Vehicles, Install Drone-detection, Surveillance Kits
Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to offer in the domestic and export markets off-road vehicles equipped with anti-drone, surveillance and reconnaissance kits following its acquisition of three types of such vehicles from their maker, Ido Cohen. Under the deal, the state-run company will design Zibar, Zmag and ZD off-road vehicles for...
Russia’s Rostec Develops First Collimator Sight for Heavy Machine Guns
Russias Roselektronika, a subsidiary of state-run Rostec, has developed the first domestic collimator sight for weapons such as the Kord machine gun that enables the operator to strike targets while in motion. “Central Research Institute ‘Cycle of Roselektronika has developed the first domestic collimator sight for heavy machine guns...
Turkey’s Unmanned ‘Mini-Tank’ to Enter Serial Production
An agreement for the mass production of Turkish-made armed unmanned ground vehicles (UGV), also called "mini-tanks" has been signed between the countrys Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) and ASELSAN company. The armed UGVs will be delivered to the country's land forces as part of a project forged in collaboration between the SSB,...
Bundeswehr Receives Rheinmetall Fox Vehicles Now Configured to Destroy Bombs
The German Bundeswehr is taking delivery of Rheinmetall Fox/Fuch armored transport vehicles newly-configured to support Explosives and Ordnance Demolition (EOD) missions. “Unexploded ordnance, mines and improvised explosive devices pose a grave threat to troops deployed in harms way
Never Miss a Target-UK Army Testing Sniper Targeting System for Rifles
The UK army has commenced testing a new opto-electronic targeting system for assault rifles that provides highly accurate target data linked to the gun's firing system. Developed by Israeli firm Sharp Shooter, the £800 “smart” rifle scope can be fitted on any type of rifle
China Reveals Air-dropped Armored Vehicle-Similarities with Russian Typhoon
China's first batch of homemade airdrop-capable armored vehicles has entered service with the PLA Air Force Airborne Troops in Central China's Hubei Province, the PLA Daily reported on Saturday. The profile of the NORINCO vehicle looks similar to that of the Russian K4386 Typhoon-VDV which is undergoing advanced testing
UAE cleared to buy up to 4,569 Armored Vehicles for $556M
The US State Department has given its nod to sell 4,569 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles not used by the US Army, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for $556 million. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the UAE of Excess Defense Articles (EDA) of up to four thousand five hundred sixty-nine (4,569) MRAP vehicles for an estimated cost of $556 million
China's PLA Replaces Two Artillery Guns with Vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer
The Chinese PLA has started receiving the new PLC 181 155mm vehicle-mounted, air transportable howitzer in mass numbers to replace legacy PL-66 152-mm guns and Type 59-1 130-mm towed cannons. The howitzers were delivered to the PLA Eastern Theatre Command in batches,
Russian Army Orders 35 Units of MSTA-SM 152MM Self-propelled Artillery
The Russian military is set to receive over 35 units of MSTA-SM self-propelled howitzers by the end of this year. "The Missile Troops and Artillery (MT&A) of the Russian Ground Forces will receive in 2020 more than 35 2S19M2 MSTA-SM self-propelled howitzers with automated fire control system
Russian Army to get 30+ Tornado Multiple Launch Rocket Systems in 2020
Russian troops are set to receive over 30 new Tornado multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) in 2020. "The delivery of more than thirty modern multiple launch rocket systems to units of rocket troops and artillery of the Russian Federation Armed Forces is planned by the end of this year
Bangladesh to Extend Service Life of MiG-29 with Engine Repair, Aircraft Upgrade
India, Pakistan Agree To Immediate Ceasefire After U.S.-Brokered Talks
Leonardo Sets Up New Division for Aerostructures
Pakistan Launches “Operation Bunyan Marsoos” after Alleged Indian Missile Raids on Military...
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...
