The KBP Instrument Design Bureau, which is part of the Rostec Defense group, has started developing a new missile that they state will be the world’s first multi-purpose anti-tank AND… Continue reading "Russian Design Bureau KBP Developing New Anti-Tank/UAV Missile"
The Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries has released a video outlining its plans for 2021, including the first trials of an indigenous engine for the Altay main battle tank project. … Continue reading "Altay Tank Indigenous Engine Trials Among Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries’ Plans For 2021"
Leonardo DRS and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have completed delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for installation on U.S. Army M1 Abrams main battle tanks. According to the two… Continue reading "Trophy Active Protection Systems Initial Deliveries for U.S. Army M1 Abrams Completed"
St. Louis-based Arnold Defense has announced that they have received two major orders for their FLETCHER Land Based, Laser Guided Rocket Launcher. The system, which is capable of firing precision… Continue reading "Arnold Defense Confirms Orders for FLETCHER Laser Guided Rocket Launcher From SpecOp Units"
While the recent success of drones and loitering munitions in the Armenian-Azerbaijan conflict has drawn a lot of attention, the U.S. Army identified several years ago the threat these systems… Continue reading "General Dynamics Wins $1.2 Billion U.S. Army Contract for IM-SHORAD Air Defense Vehicles"
The outbreak of hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the 27 September is not completely surprising; both countries have fought several short and brutal campaigns against one another since the… Continue reading "War Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Threatens to Drag in Bigger Participants"
Northrop Grumman’s Alliant Techsystems Operations has been awarded a contract for the Lethality Upgrade by the US Army Contracting Command. The contract for an unspecified XM813 30mm Stryker Medium Caliber… Continue reading "Stryker Dragoon Cannon Contract Awarded"
On the morning of 27 September Azerbaijan forces attacked disputed border areas with neighbouring Armenia, leading to heavy fighting and casualties. Utilising heavy armour, drone strikes and artillery the Azerbaijan… Continue reading "Heavy Fighting as Azerbaijan Attacks Territory Disputed With Armenia"
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released footage of a what it says was a successful test of an indigenously produced laser-guided gun-fired anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). The test… Continue reading "Indian Arjun Tank Tests Fires New Laser Guided Anti-Tank Missile"
Due to COVID-19, the industry presence at Poland’sMSPO 2020 was sadly greatly reduced. Most large American firms still had a presence, albeit without their PR teams, so most American exhibitors… Continue reading "MSPO 2020 Overview – Industry Exhibitors"