Lithuania Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons
Saab announced Tuesday that it signed a framework agreement with the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence for the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon and ammunition. A first order for ammunition with a value of approximately SEK 150 million was placed by the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency in connection with the signing of the framework...
Finland Buys Sako M23 Sniper Rifles
Finlands Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen authorised the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for the procurement of new rifle systems manufactured by Sako Ltd. last month
U.S. Navy Seizes 1,400 AK-47 Rifles from Suspected Yemen-Bound 'Stateless' Vessel
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Sweden Orders Next Generation Carl-Gustaf Rounds
Saab received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for deliveries of both the new High Explosive round and Fire Control Device for the recoilless Carl-Gustaf rifle on Tuesday. The order values are approximately SEK 300 million ($32
South Korean Army gets new 7.62mm Assault Rifle
The South Korean army has introduced a new 7.62 mm-calibre machine guns, the K-16 to replace K-3 and M60 gun used by its troops earlier
U.S. to Deliver Small Arms, Ammunition to Ukraine
The United States will ship the final elements of a $60 million security systems package to Ukraine, which was initially announced in August. During a briefing today, Pentagon Press Secretary John F
Thales Launches New Day/Night Weapon Sight
Thales unveiled XTRAIM, a new weapon sight offering day/night decamouflage capabilities that previously could only be achieved by using several separate pieces of equipment, on Tuesday. It is compatible with all shoulder-fired assault rifles (HK416) and light machine guns (Minimi), providing users with an unparalleled precision night-firing capability
Rosoboronexport Details AK-203 Rifle Deal, More Projects with India
Russias state-owned Rosoboronexport has detailed the multi-million dollar AK-203 assault rifles project it signed with India, as well as others in the pipeline. On December 6, a contract for AK-203s was signed between the joint Russian-Indian company Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) which was established in March 2019 and the Indian Ministry of Defense for production of over 600,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles in India and supply to the country's security, defense and law enforcement agencies
India-Russia Sign AK-203 Assault Rifles Deal
India has finally inked the long-delayed deal with Russia to manufacture over 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles in the country. The deal was finalized between Indian defense minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu at the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC), in New Delhi, on December 6
Key Agreements Concerning AK-203 Production in India Being Discussed
Key agreements between India and Russia are being discussed ahead of the contract to implement the production of AK-203 assault rifles in India which could be signed before the end of 2021. At the moment, the coordination of the project has reached the final stage, if key agreements are reached, it can be signed before the end of 2021, Russian state media reported citing Kalashnikov
Canada to Build Small Arms Ammunition, Gunpowder Plants in Ukraine
The Government of Canada plans to build small arms ammunition, gunpowder and capsule plants in Ukraine as part of its expanded cooperation with Kiev in the defense industry. "The Government of Canada, represented by the Canadian Commercial Corporation, has sent a corresponding official letter to the State Concern UkrOboronProm
Turkey Reveals Multi-grenade Launcher
Turkey on Wednesday unveiled a new 40 mm drum multi-grenade launcher. "Our first multi-grenade launcher, the TG40-BA, which can fire more than one type of ammunition, will add strength to our security units with its adjustable skid optical sight and effective fire
Australia Planning A$36B-A$44B Investment into Landing Craft, HIMARS, Helicopters
Argentina to Join NATO as Global Partner
Indian Navy Carries Out First Drug Interdiction as Combined Maritime Forces Member
France Conducts First Joint Firing of Naval Cruise Missiles from FREMM Frigate,...
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