V2X Secures $3.7B U.S. Army Worldwide Training Capabilities Contract
V2X, Inc. has been awarded a $3
Kalashnikov Debuts GP-46 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher
Kalashnikov has unveiled GP-46 40x46 mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to enhance the effectiveness of armed forces on the battlefield. The GP-46 is engineered to neutralize enemy forces in various scenarios, including ground troops, trenches, ditches, and unarmored vehicles
Russia Deploys Obereg-S Sapper Body Armor in Occupied Ukrainian Regions
A humanitarian demining group in the currently occupied regions of Ukraine—specifically the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Zaporozhye, and Kherson regions—will begin using the new Obereg-S sapper body armors. According to Rostec, its subsidiary Tula Oktava plant has
Russian Firm Signs Contract with Defense Ministry for Supply of Upgraded Obereg...
The Tula Oktava plant, managed by RT-Capital of the Rostec State Corporation, has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply a large batch of Obereg (“Amulets”) body armor, now enhanced with an expanded protection area. The new "Amulets," meeting military requirements, have a protection class of BR-4...
Finland Asks Patria to Further Develop New Night Vision Glasses
Patria subsidiary Senop Oy has signed a letter of intent with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command on May 23 for the further development of advanced night vision devices, the company announced on May 27. This partnership aims to enhance the Army's night fighting capability by developing night vision solutions compatible...
Rheinmetall Secures Bundeswehr Contract for DM45 Smoke Hand Grenades
Rheinmetall has secured a contract from the Bundeswehr to provide about one million DM45 smoke hand grenades. On 22 May, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH signed a framework agreement for the manufacture and supply of the grenades
Canada Approved to buy Mobile User Objective System Access for $138 Million
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of Mobile User Objective System Access for an estimated cost of $138 million. The Government of Canada has requested to buy telecommunications services providing Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) access to Canadian armed forces users over the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) service
Hensoldt, BAE Systems Collaborate on Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display for Royal Air...
HENSOLDT, in collaboration with BAE Systems, has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to develop the Striker II helmet-mounted display for the Royal Air Forces Typhoon fleet. HENSOLDT South Africa will supply the advanced optic sensors for the helmet and will be responsible for the development of its intelligent tracking system
MKU Limited Unveils Kavro Doma 360 Helmet at Milipol Paris
MKU Limited from India introduced the Kavro Doma 360, the world's inaugural rifle-rated ballistic helmet, at Milipol Paris recently. This headgear offers protection against AK-47 MSC, M80 NATO BALL, and M193 rifle bullets
UK Trains 30,000 Ukrainian Soldiers Ahead of Winter Deployment
The UK's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) has
U.S. Air Force Crew Get Eye Protection Against Lasers, Pellets
In a significant move to enhance the safety of aircrew members operating various U.S
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Wins $11M Judgment Against Shady Foreign Supplier
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has successfully won an almost UAH 400 million ($11 million) judgment against a foreign supplier of body armor and helmets. The verdict, rendered by the International Court of Arbitration, compels the foreign supplier to reimburse the Ministry of Defense for defective goods
Disagreements Between Warsaw and Seoul Could Jeopardize FA-50 Fighter Sales to Poland
European Arms Embargo Could Derail Export by Israeli-owned Companies to Israel
Russia Restores ACARS Airline Communication System that was Unavailable due to Sanctions
France Unveils Development of Next-Generation Stealth Combat Drone to Support Rafale F5...
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...