Unmanned Armata Tank Tested in Russia
Russia has started testing the unmanned version of its T-14 Armata tank, first revealed during the Army-2020 Forum. “The Armata tank was originally designed as a crew-driven vehicle
Russia’s Armata Tank to be Serially Produced from 2022
Russia will start serial production of its latest T-14 Armata tank next year. "The [tanks] state trials will come to a close next year
France, Sweden to Develop Anti-Tank Missile Based on MBDA’s MMP Weapon
France and Sweden agreed to co-develop a new anti-tank missile based on MBDAs Missile Moyenne Portée (Medium-Range Missile/MMP) missile. The French Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) signed a letter of intent with Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets materielverk or FMV) to build these new missiles...
U.S. Okays Sale of Heavy Tactical Vehicles to Kuwait
Kuwait could soon sign a contract for heavy tactical vehicles built by American firm Oshkosh, now that the U.S
DoD Demonstrates Vehicle-Centric Microgrid Prototype
Pentagon researchers recently demonstrated a mobile, fast-forming, secure and intelligent vehicle-centric microgrid (VCM) prototype that will power next-generation warfighting capabilities and joint warfighting concepts. The demonstration was made by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Department of the Army
German Bundeswehr Asks Rheinmetall to Upgrade PUMA IFVs
German Bundeswehr today signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to upgrade the first lot of their Puma infantry fighting vehicles, bringing them up to a uniform enhanced design status. This contract worth over half a billion euros was issued through the joint venture company PSM GmbH
Turkish Firm to Export 46 Mine-resistant Vehicles to Tunisia
Turkish automotive manufacturer, BMC has received a contract to export 41 Kirpi (Hedgehog) mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles and five Kirpi 4x4 ambulances to Tunisia. Shipments of the vehicles will be made in batches in the coming months
French DGA, Nexter Launch Upgrade Program of first 50 Leclerc Tanks
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) launched the renovation by Nexter Systems of the first 50 Leclerc tanks for the benefit of the French army. A total of 200 tanks will be renovated and upgraded to integrate the Leclercs into project SCORPION by equipping it with information and command system (SICS) common to all SCORPION vehicles, a French MoD release said
ARTEC Completes Delivery of GTK Boxer Vehicles to German Bundeswehr
ARTEC GmbH, on behalf of its parent companies Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, officially handed over the last of the Boxer armoured transport vehicles (GTK) ordered to date by the Bundeswehr to representatives of the Federal procurement agency (BAAINBw) and the Ministry of Defence. The contract CCG 2nd batch, which was concluded in December 20015, comprised 131 GTK Boxers and was worth EUR 478 million
British Challenger 3 Tanks to be Integrated with Israel-made Trophy APS
The UK Ministry of Defence selected Trophy Active Protection System (APS) manufactured by Israeli firm Rafael to integrate them on the Army's Challenger 3 main battle tanks. The selection is a result of a study conducted by the UK MOD as part of an upgrade program led by prime contractor Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), which will entail detailed integration and system trials of this lighter Trophy variant (Trophy MV), to fit the particular requirements of this vehicle
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Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle to the U.S.
Ukraine has delivered a unit of Dozor-B armored vehicle to the U.S
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...
