Swedish Armed Forces to Procure fine Calibre Ammunition from Nammo, Norma
The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration, FMV, has signed a contract with Nammo Sweden AB and Norma Precision AB to procure fine caliber ammunition. This means that deliveries of fine caliber ammunition are secured for the needs of the Armed Forces during the years 2024–2025
Poland Orders $1.24 Billion Carl-Gustaf Weapons from Saab; To Open New Carl-Gustaf...
Saab on Monday signed a contract with the Polish Ministry of Defence for delivery of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon, ammunition and training equipment. The order value corresponds to SEK 12
Ukroboronprom to Assemble NATO-Standard Czech BREN 2 Assault Rifles in Ukraine
Ukraine's state-owned Ukroboronprom has announced plans to assemble Czech BREN 2 assault rifles at its facilities. The Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, reported that the joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has reached an agreement with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka for the transfer of the license
Israeli Military Initiates Major Tender for Locally-Manufactured Assault Rifles Amidst Gaza Offensive
Facing a significant shortage of personal weapons during the ongoing Gaza offensive, the Israeli military has declared its intention to issue a substantial tender for the purchase of "tens of thousands" of locally-made assault rifles. This marks the largest tender initiated by the Ministry of Defense for 'blue and white' weapons,...
Saab Secures €63M Order for AT4 Anti-Armour Weapon from NATO Support and...
Saab has been awarded an order for its anti-armour weapon, the AT4, by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order, valued at approximately €63 million (SEK 700 million), is slated for delivery between 2026 and 2027
South Korean Army Deploys All-New Sniper Rifle
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, declared the deployment of the 12.7mm sniper rifle aimed at enhancing the long-range precision strike capabilities of the Army and Marine Corps
First Lot of India-produced AK-203 Assault Rifles Undergoing Tests
The first batch of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles, manufactured through the collaborative efforts of the Russian-Indian IRRPL joint venture, is presently undergoing testing. This information was divulged by Director Dmitry Shugayev of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation to TASS during the Dubai Airshow
Freebies Over; Ukraine Signs Deal to Buy Small Arms from French Firm
Ukraine has officially signed a deal worth $36 million with French firearms manufacturer Verney-Carron S.A
Kalashnikov Producing New Short-barrel AK-19 Rifle for Foreign Customer
Russias Kalashnikov Concern is currently subjecting a shortened version of the AK-19 assault rifle to rigorous testing for potential foreign clients, announced Alan Lushnikov, the company's head, during a press conference. Lushnikov revealed that the development of this variant was initiated for a specific foreign customer, and the company is eagerly anticipating a positive outcome from the ongoing testing phase
India Receives Tools for AK-203 Production from Russia
Rostec, a state-owned entity in Russia, has announced that the Kalashnikov Concern has dispatched equipment and components necessary for the production of more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles to India. The manufacturing of these rifles is set to occur at the Korwa Ordnance Factory, in accordance with a contract that was inked in 2021 during a meeting between the defense ministers of Russia and India held in Delhi
Kalashnikov Unveils New Facility for Precision Firearms Manufacturing
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has opened a facility dedicated to the fabrication of components for precision-guided artillery shells. This facility's inauguration aligns with Gunsmith's Day, a prominent occasion celebrated across Russia's foremost weapons manufacturing enterprises
Indian Army, DRDO Test Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile System
MQ-25 Stingray Tanker Drone Could Be Upgraded to Support Surveillance, Strike Missions
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Iranian Hypersonic Missiles Hit All Intended Targets in Israel: Report
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
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U