In a recent interview with Russian-state owned newspaper Rossiyskaya Gazette, General Oleg Salyukov – Commander in Chief of the Russian Ground Forces – said that a range of new weapon… Continue reading "Head of Russian Army Talks New Artillery, Drone/Anti-Drone Technology and Bigger Tank Guns"
The war between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh has taken a more vicious turn as both sides have started to actively target each other’s civilian centers.… Continue reading "Both Armenia and Azerbaijan Actively Targeting Civilians – Cluster Munitions Used on Cities"
With Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) drone scheduled to be subject to a two-year spending freeze – and even possible cancellation – the defense contractor is… Continue reading "Northrop Grumman Hopes Australia Orders Will Fill MQ-4C Production Freeze to Avoid Substantial Costs"
BAE Systems Bofors has been contracted to produce and deliver Bofors 40mm Mk4 and Bofors 57mm Mk3 naval guns for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s Type 31 general purpose frigate… Continue reading "Royal Navy Selects BAE Bofors 57mm Gun For New Type 31 Frigates"
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"
Boeing has announced that they are teaming up with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems and Aerojet Rocketdyne for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) contract to build the Next Generation Interceptor… Continue reading "Boeing Names Team for U.S. ICBM Next Generation Interceptor Bid"
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"
The Austrian Ministry of Defense has announced that they are planning on ordering 18 Leonardo AW169M helicopters. The cost of the procurement will be 300 million Euros and first delivery… Continue reading "Austrian Armed Forces Procuring AW169M to Replace Aging Alouette Helicopters"
In an event held at the Jhelum firing ranges and attended by the Chief of the Army Staff, the Pakistan Army ran a demonstration of their latest main battle tank… Continue reading "Pakistan Army Demonstrates New VT-4 Tanks to Top Brass"