Elbit Systems Secures $335M to Supply PULS Rocket Launchers, Hermes 900 Drones...
Israeli firm Elbit Systems has secured contracts worth approximately $335 million to supply PULS rocket launchers and Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with payloads to a European country. These contracts will span over a period of three years and six months
Poland Purchases FlyEye Recon UAVs, Plans $1.7B Order for K9 Howitzer Support...
The Polish Armed Forces will strengthen their reconnaissance capabilities with the addition of 52
BAE Systems Begins Construction of New M777 Howitzer Production Facility
BAE Systems has started building a new plant in UKs Sheffield for the development and production of M777 howitzers. This marks a £25 million investment aimed at revitalizing the UKs artillery manufacturing sector
Swiss Army Chooses PIRANHA-Based 155 mm Artillery System
The Swiss procurement agency, armasuisse, announced that KNDS Deutschland and GDELS will supply the Swiss Army's new artillery system with a 155 mm AGM mounted on the PIRANHA IV platform. A procurement proposal for this artillery system will be presented to the Swiss Parliament next year
Poland Signs $323M Contract for Vehicles Supporting WR-40 Langusta Rocket Launchers
Poland has signed a 1.3 billion zloty ($323 million) contract to procure domestically produced support vehicles for the WR-40 Langusta multiple rocket launchers
Taiwan Soldiers Complete Course to Operate HIMARS Artillery in the U.S.
A group of Taiwanese soldiers completed a course in operating the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) at Fort Sill in Oklahoma during August this year. Based on social media shared by Critz Hall, Fort Sill, at least 17 soldiers from Taiwan completed a three-week HIMARS training course at the army base in August, per CNA
Finnish Army to Procure Patria’s Latest “TREMOS” Heavy Mortar System
The Finnish Defence Forces will procure heavy M3 mortars from Patria Land Oy amounting to EUR 4.7 million
France, Portugal Sign Agreement for Joint Acquisition of CAESAR Howitzers
France and Portugal have
FPV Drones Elbow Out 60mm-81mm Mortars in South Korean Army
The South Korean Army has announced its decision to phase out 60mm and 81mm mortars, opting to replace them with First-Person View (FPV) drones. This transition, part of a larger military modernization effort, was confirmed by South Korean Army Chief of Staff Park Ahn-soo
Spain Contracts Rheinmetall for 81mm Eimos Mortar Systems
The Spanish government has officially contracted Rheinmetall to supply 84 units of the 81mm Eimos mortar systems, a deal valued at approximately €150 million. The framework agreement was signed with Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions and encompasses maintenance and training components for the Spanish Armed Forces
KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland
KNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
Rheinmetall Develops Qualification Samples of New-Generation Armour Piercing 120mm Ammunition
Rheinmetall has developed qualification samples of it armour-piercing 120mm KE 2020 Neo ammunition to counter modern protection technologies. The qualification readiness of this ammunition has been confirmed, according to a Rheinmetall
Iran Claims to Down Israeli F-35I Stealth Jets, Israel Denies
Russia Tests Laser Systems to Counter Drones in Air Defense Push
New IRIS-T Downs Seven Russian Missiles in First Engagement
Iran Strikes Tel Aviv in Missile Barrage After Israeli Assault Kills Top...
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...
