QinetiQ, Leonardo to Develop, Integrate New Protection System for U.K. Tanks &...
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a new contract through the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) to enhance the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army, with QinetiQ as the lead EDP partner and Leonardo UK as the Principal Systems Integrator collaborating on...
German Bundestag Approves Funding for Gepard Successor: New Air Defense System for...
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
RBSL Secures Contract for Modular Armor System in Challenger 3 Program
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a contract for the delivery of a modular armor protection system for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank, marking a notable development in the program. The new armor, designed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is intended to enhance the...
Bundeswehr Secures €350M Ammunition Deal with Rheinmetall for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The German Bundeswehr has issued a call-off for several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition from an existing framework contract with Rheinmetall. The order, valued at over €350 million, including value-added tax, is part of a broader initiative to procure medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting...
Belgium’s John Cockerill to Acquire French Military Vehicle Supplier Arquus
John Cockerill, a supplier of light tank turrets and simulation systems, has entered an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group to acquire Arquus, Frances primary military vehicle supplier. The
Lockheed Martin to Start Making GMLRS Rockets in Australia
Australian defence ministry has signed a $37.4 million contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to start manufacturing guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS) missiles from 2025
BAE Systems Delivers First ACV Command and Control Variant to U.S. Marine...
BAE Systems has successfully delivered the initial Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant under the full-rate production contract to the U.S
South Korea Tests Modified Ground-based Tactical Missile
South Korea has announced the successful test-firing of an enhanced version of its domestically developed Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile-I (KTSSM-I). Military sources revealed on Friday that the launch of the modified KTSSM-I took place on Thursday at the testing site of the Agency for Defense Development in Taean County, located 109 kilometers southwest of Seoul
Egypt Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet...
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Artis Unveils Sentinel Third-Generation Active Protection System to Defend Against Top-Attack Threats
Virginia-based defense contractor Artis has introduced the Sentinel third-generation Active Protection System (APS), aiming to revolutionize armored vehicle protection and address a critical gap in the U.S
U.S. Army’s Abrams Tanks Receive Maintenance at Lithuanian Workshop
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has announced the initiation of maintenance operations for Abrams main battle tanks from U.S
Hanwha Aerospace's Arion-SMET II Completes Field Test with U.S. Marine Corps and...
Hanwha Aerospace's Arion-SMET II, a multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), has successfully completed a week-long field test in collaboration with the U.S
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Brunei MoD Orders Six H145M Multipurpose Helicopters
Peru Selects Hyundai Rotem's K-808 White Tiger Armored Vehicles
South Korea to Double Military Drone Fleet by 2026
Avation PLC Orders 10 ATR 72-600s
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1