Sweden Orders 321 Patria Six-wheeled Armored Vehicles
The Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) has signed a contract to purchase 321 six-wheeled armored vehicles from Finland-based Patria. The contract is valued at around €470 million, marking one of the largest deals ever secured by Patria in Sweden
Rheinmetall Acquires Dutch EV startup REEQ to Enter Hybrid Military Vehicles Space
Rheinmetall announced the acquisition of Dutch EV start-up REEQ as a first step to enter the manufacture of hybrid military vehicles. The acquisition, finalized in March 2024, sees Rheinmetall Defence Nederland B
Swedish Armed Forces to Procure fine Calibre Ammunition from Nammo, Norma
The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, has signed a contract with Nammo Sweden AB and Norma Precision AB to procure fine caliber ammunition. This means that deliveries of fine caliber ammunition are secured for the needs of the Armed Forces during the years 2024–2025
In a First, a Norwegian Project Integrates Drone Data to Correct Artillery...
During the recent “Steadfast Defender 24” NATO exercise, Norwegian and Swedish specialists conducted a unique experiment to correct artillery fire by obtaining information from multiple drone hovering over target territory. The mission of the drone swarms is to discover the enemy's position and activities and relay the information to the artillery...
Rheinmetall to Supply Spain with 155mm Ammunition worth Euro 218 Million
The Spanish government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth approximately €208 million to supply 94,200 155mm artillery rounds. Delivery to the Spanish army is scheduled between late 2024 and late 2025, with an option for a two-year extension
Milrem Robotics Brings Ukrainian Experience to U.S. Army’s Warrior Experiment
Milrem Robotics of Estonia has successfully concluded its participation in the US Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE). The event, conducted in February in Fort Moore, USA, focussed on experimenting with new technology in realistic operational settings
Canada Approved to buy Mobile User Objective System Access for $138 Million
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Mobile User Objective System Access for an estimated cost of $138 million. The Government of Canada has requested to buy telecommunications services providing Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) access to Canadian armed forces users over the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) service
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U.S. Army to Evaluate BAE Systems’ Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Turreted Mortar Prototype...
BAE Systems has delivered a prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) with unmanned turreted mortar capability to the U.S
Indonesian Army Receives Turkish-Made Harimau Medium Tanks
Indonesia has taken delivery of 10 Harimau medium tanks, a collaborative project between PT Pindad and Turkish FNSS. The Harimau Medium Tank, initiated in 2012 as part of the National Defense Industry Revitalization program, weighs 30 tons
Nexter Offers Latest VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Qatar at DIMDEX-2024
Nexter has presented the latest iteration of the French 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, VBCI MkII, at the DIMDEX-2024 exhibition (March 4-6) with the aim of bolstering the Qatar Armed Forces. The French proposal aligns with Qatar's 2030 vision, contributing to the development of the Qatar Emiri Defense Industrial and Technology Base
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
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...
