Turkish Military to Receive Leopard Tanks with Reactive-Passive Armor Soon
Turkish defense contractor Roketsan will begin receiving Leopard 2A4 tanks upgraded with T1 armor from October. The armor combines reactive and passive protection for the vehicles
Turkey’s Roketsan Unveils Close-in Weapons System
Turkish firm Roketsan showcased a new weapon system, Yalman, integrated with locally-produced UMTAS and LUMTAS missiles, on August 30. The Yalmas is a close-in welpon system designed to attack low-flying objects and ground threats including aircraft, missiles and drones besides tanks and armored vehices
British Army Construction Vehicles to get a makeover for £240M
The UK Ministry of Defence has earmarked £240 million to upgrade British Armys fleet of bulldozers, cranes and forklifts. The fleet - known as MITER – have been used to help with recovery following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Dorian in the Caribbean, during major flooding incidents in the...
Brazil Receives All 386 Modernized M113 Armored Vehicles
The Brazilian Army has taken delivery of all 386 upgraded M113 armored vehicles, nearly a decade after the modernization project was launched. Last of these Armoured Personnel Transport Vehicles were delivered to the 7th Armoured Infantry Battalion, according to local media reports
US Army Contracts Elbit Systems for Bradley IFV Components
Elbit Systems of America was awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Land to supply the U.S
S.Korean SUV Rams Into US Army Vehicle, 4 Dead
A civilian sport utility vehicle (SUV) crashed into a US Army armored vehicle in Pocheon, north of Seoul, on Sunday night, killing four South Koreans. The Army vehicle was on its way to Cheorwon base, Gangwon Province, after the completion of a drill when the SUV rear-ended it
Turkish Firm FNSS Completes Armored Vehicle Delivery to Oman
Omani Land Forces have taken delivery of all 172 Pars III 8x8 and the Pars III 6x6 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) built by Turkish FNSS Defense Systems. These armoured vehicles were ordered by Oman in 2015
Russia's New Anti-Tank Missile Can "Wipe Out" Any Western Tank
Russians new Hermes long-range guided weapon system can launch a supersonic anti-tank missile that can reportedly wipe out all western tanks. “Tests have shown that a single Hermes missile is enough to destroy any existing Western tank
Thai Military to Buy 600 Light Trucks from India's Tata Motors
Thailand is planning to seal the deal for 600 light military trucks from Tata Motors for its Army. “Atmanirbhar Bharat: The Royal Thai Army is in the process of completing its purchase of over 600 TATA LPTA military trucks
Spain Awards $2B Worth Contracts to General Dyamics, Partners for Dragón Combat...
The Spanish Ministry of Defense today awarded a €1.74 billion (USD $2
Unmanned Version of Armata T-14 Battle Tank Planned
Future Russian forces could use an unmanned variant of T-14 Armata tanks in the battlefield with manufacturer UralVagonZavod hinting at its development. "The appearance of heavy unmanned combat vehicles is a matter of the near future
German Tanks, Howitzers to get Hensoldt Boresight Equipment
Germany has placed an order for 300 Hensoldt high-precision boresight telescopes for the Leopard 2 and the self-propelled howitzer 2000. "In the course of setting up NATO's Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has ordered a total of 300 high-precision boresight telescopes for the Leopard 2 and the self-propelled howitzer 2000," the company said in a statement today
Russia's Geran-3 Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone Ready for Operations
Taiwan Worried over China-Developed Tactics in Indo-Pak Aerial Engagement
AeroVironment Unveils Red Dragon Kamikaze Drone with 400km Range
Finnish Patria, Sweden’s ACC Innovation to Develop Military Variant of World’s Largest...
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...
