Lithuania Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Saab has received an order from Lithuania's Defence Materiel Agency for Carl-Gustaf ammunition. The order value is SEK 145 million and deliveries will start during 2024
Elbit Systems Wins $95M to Supply Advanced Electro-Optical Systems to Israel MOD
Elbit Systems Ltd. signed a contract in an amount of approximately $95 million with the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD) to supply and maintain advanced electro-optical systems for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) infantry forces
Indo-Russian JV Starts Producing AK-203 Assault Rifles for Indian Army
Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited, a joint venture between Russia and India, has started producing Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles for the Indian Army. India is the first country to start producing the AK-200-series assault rifles
Ukraine War Effect? Kalashnikov's 2022 Production Surpasses Past 20 years' Record
Kalashnikov Concern said it produced 40% more weapons last year than in 2021, setting a new record, likely fueled by the ongoing Ukraine War. In 2022, the company completed 45 state defense order contracts, 24 military-technical cooperation agreements, and also carried out the planned work to organize licensed production under one
Kalashnikov Plans Chukavin Sniper Rifle Upgrades based on Ukraine Experience
Kalashnikov Group is studying Russian militarys inputs from their Ukraine operation to upgrade the Chukavin sniper rifle. "We constantly receive feedback from our military personnel who are participating in the special military operation
Kalashnikov Bets Big on Ak-15 and AK-19 Rifles
Russian small arms manufacturer, Kalashnikov has announced the mastering of mass production of two of its latest rifles: the AK-15 and AK-19 and expects it to be the mainstay of its domestic and export assault rifle requirement for years to come. Rostec said in an
Latvia Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Saab has received orders from the Latvia for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle. The order value is approximately SEK 185 million (nearly $18 million)
Hungary Orders RGW110 Anti-Tank Handguns
Hungary will be a pilot customer for the newly developed RGW110 HH-T (HEAT/HESH tandem) anti-tank handgun from Dynamit Nobel Defense (DND). A spokesman for the company told
Turkish Small Arms Maker CANiK to Open U.S. Factory to Bid for...
Turkeys light weapons manufacturer CANiK will open a new weapons factory in Florida in early 2023, which will allow it to bid for major U.S
Rosoboronexport to Take up Production of AK-203 Rifles in India at Defexpo
Russias Rosoboronexport has confirmed it will discuss the production and sale of AK-203 assault rifles at Defexpo India 2022 event that will take place from October 18-22 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Australia Orders Next Gen Small Arms for $500M
Australia has placed an order for next generation of small arms for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with Queensland-based company, NIOA. The contract is part of a $500 million plus commitment to provide Australias soldiers, sailors and aviators with enhanced lethality weapon systems, defence ministry said in a release
Belgium Gets U.S. Clearance to Buy Small Diameter Bombs for F-35 Jets...
Hanwha Introduces New KF-21 Engine Prototype at FIA-24
Russia's UEC Opens Plant to Speed up Engine Production for MC-21, SSJ...
Israel Aerospace Unveils ‘WIND DEMON’ Stealthy Air-To-Surface Cruise Missile at FIA-24
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...