Saab Receives Carl-Gustaf Order from US Army
Saab has announced it received a $100 million (930 MSEK) order for Carl-Gustaf ammunition and AT4 systems from the U.S
US Army Engineers Develop Lethal Combat Vehicle Armament System
Engineers at the US Armys Picatinny Arsenal have progressed in developing a combat vehicle armament system that integrates a medium caliber gun, ammunition, fire control, and sensors to engage targets faster and with greater accuracy. The Advanced Lethality and Accuracy System for Medium Caliber (ALAS-MC) is expected to provide superior medium...
Northrop to Develop Bushmaster Chain Gun Airburst Cartridge for US Army
Northrop Grumman received a contract award from the U.S
Thales, Australia Sign $690M Agreement to Manufacture Munitions Locally
Thales and the Australian Government have signed a decade long contract worth more than AUD 1 billion (nearly $690 million) that guarantees the Australian manufacture and supply of strategic munitions to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). This contract will enable Thales to secure more than AUD 450 million ($310 million) in...
Raytheon Awarded $29M for Jordan’s Fire Support C2 System
Raytheon has won a $29.2 million contract for procurement of Jordans Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS)
Chinese PLA Commissions PCL-181 Vehicle-mounted Howitzer in Southern Border with India
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) 75th Group Army recently commissioned a batch of vehicle-mounted PCL-181 howitzers and immediately used it in exercises in Nanjiang Haojiao, or Horn of the Southern Border amid border tensions with India. The official WeChat account of the 75th Group Army, revealed in a statement released on Tuesday, Chinese media reported
Czech Republic to buy 52 Nexter Caesar Howitzers for $249M
The Ministry of Defense of Czech Republic has
Latvia, Estonia order Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapon from Saab
Saab has received orders from Latvian and Estonian Armed Forces for deliveries of Carl-Gustaf M4 shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon system for deliveries in 2021-2024. The orders are placed within a framework agreement signed by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in June 2019, which allows Sweden, Latvia and Estonia to place orders for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon systems during a ten-year period
Raytheon Begins Development of New Ramjet-Powered Artillery Round
Raytheon Missiles & Defense has begun the development of XM1155 Extended-Range ramjet-powered artillery projectile for the US Army. The first phase of developing the XM1155 commenced under a $7
China's PLA Replaces Two Artillery Guns with Vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer
The Chinese PLA has started receiving the new PLC 181 155mm vehicle-mounted, air transportable howitzer in mass numbers to replace legacy PL-66 152-mm guns and Type 59-1 130-mm towed cannons. The howitzers were delivered to the PLA Eastern Theatre Command in batches,
Russian Army Orders 35 Units of MSTA-SM 152MM Self-propelled Artillery
The Russian military is set to receive over 35 units of MSTA-SM self-propelled howitzers by the end of this year. "The Missile Troops and Artillery (MT&A) of the Russian Ground Forces will receive in 2020 more than 35 2S19M2 MSTA-SM self-propelled howitzers with automated fire control system
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
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...
