Russia to Start Serial Production of its First VSHORAD
Russias Design Bureau of Machine-Building, part of Rostec-owned High Precision Weapons Company is preparing to start serial production Gibka-S, the countrys first Very Short-Range Air Defense (VSHORAD) system. "The export-oriented modification of the Gibka-S air defense system is fully ready for serial production," Rostec Industrial Director for armaments Bekhan Ozdoev was...
Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Missile System Adapted for Any Vehicle
High Precision Weapons Company, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec has adapted the Kornet-EM anti-tank missile system for any chassis. "We can say that the Kornet-EM has become a universal anti-tank missile system: it has been adapted for any tracked or wheeled chassis with the corresponding lifting capacity
EDEX 2021: Egypt Considering Buying K-9 Self-Propelled Howitzers from S.Korea
South Korea and Egypt are in talks over the latters purchase of K-9 self-propelled howitzers. The negotiations are under way at the EDEX 2021 exhibition taking place in Cairo, industry officials told
Ukrainian firm Luch Tests Guided Missile from M113 Tracked APC for Asian...
As part of demonstrations to an unnamed Asian customer, Kyiv-based LUCH tested its guided missile from M113 tracked armored personnel carrier. The demo took place on the armys proving ground in South Asia
Russia to Introduce Advanced T-90MS Tank with Powerful Engine at EDEX-2021
Russias Uralvagonzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec, will showcase the advanced T-90MS main battle tank and its armored versions at the EDEX-2021 in Cairo, Egypt. The international arms show will run from November 29 to December 2
AM General, QinetiQ to Create New Hybrid Electric HUMVEE Concept
British company QinetiQ and automotive manufacturer AM General have signed an agreement to accelerate the development of electrification technologies for military vehicles including the HUMVEE. The partnership has begun with the development of a hybrid concept of the globally iconic HMMWV (High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle often referred to as ‘HUMVEE) – demonstrating the viability of electrifying military land vehicles to deliver enhanced performance while decarbonising military operations
Russian Troops to Get 20 Armata Tanks in 2021
The Russian military will take delivery of 20 T-14 Armata tanks by the end of this year. During his visit to the UralVagonZavod, facility tasked with the manufacturing of the tanks, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko was told that Twenty T-14 tanks based on the Armata heavy multiservice tracked platform are planned for delivery
Russia Develops World’s First Man-Dog Parachute System
Russias Technodinamika, a subsidiary of state-owned Rostec said it has completed development of the worlds first man-dog parachute system. Trials of this system are scheduled to get over this year
Key Agreements Concerning AK-203 Production in India Being Discussed
Key agreements between India and Russia are being discussed ahead of the contract to implement the production of AK-203 assault rifles in India which could be signed before the end of 2021. At the moment, the coordination of the project has reached the final stage, if key agreements are reached, it can be signed before the end of 2021, Russian state media reported citing Kalashnikov
Canada to Build Small Arms Ammunition, Gunpowder Plants in Ukraine
The Government of Canada plans to build small arms ammunition, gunpowder and capsule plants in Ukraine as part of its expanded cooperation with Kiev in the defense industry. "The Government of Canada, represented by the Canadian Commercial Corporation, has sent a corresponding official letter to the State Concern UkrOboronProm
Russia’s Armata Tank to Wrap Up State Trials Next Year
Russia will complete state trials of T-14 Armata tank next year. "The annual Army arms show features the T-14 tank, the T-15 infantry fighting vehicle and the T-16 armored repair and evacuation vehicle being developed under the Armata project
Lockheed Martin Delivers First SPY-7 Radar Shipset for Japan’s Aegis Vessels
U.K. Engineers Arrive in India to Revive Stranded Royal Navy F-35B...
Air Base, Intelligence Center among 5 Israeli Facilities Hit By Iranian Missiles
Netherlands Tightens CV90 Training, Maintenance after 2024’s Fatal Accident in Germany
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...
