Following a release of a new “Strategic Blueprint for the Arctic” by the Navy earlier this month, the US is moving to increase its arctic readiness as well. In order… Continue reading "US Army to Expand Arctic Presence"
Hanwha Defense Australia has officially launched its AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle, ahead of the delivery of three Redback prototypes for evaluation in Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program. As… Continue reading "Hanwha Defense Launches AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle"
With the impending departure of the Trump administration, the various political appointees in the Pentagon are similarly clearing out their desks. While the jury is still out on whether they… Continue reading "“I Cannot Wait To Leave This Job, Believe Me”: A Tale Of Two Appointees"
In an intra-governmental deal, Slovakia is to purchase seventeen new Multi Mission Radar (MMR) systems manufactured by the ELTA division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The agreement is valued at… Continue reading "Israel and Slovakia Sign Deal on New Multi Mission Radars"
India has introduced a new 9x19mm submachine gun – the ASMI. Indigenously designed the new weapon uses modern materials and manufacturing techniques and it even takes Glock magazines, feeding from… Continue reading "India Introduces New Indigenous ASMI Submachine Gun"
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"
In a year where seemingly everything that could go wrong proceeded to do so in spectacular fashion, a UCAV of all things wound up having a better year than most… Continue reading "Eastern Promise: The Baykar Bayraktar TB2 in Profile"
The US Army is increasingly stepping into the digital age. The era of cyber warfare is now clearly upon us and the Pentagon recognises this. Coders are seen as a… Continue reading "US Army Seeks Coders Closer To The Frontline"
The Italian Army has signed a deal with Iveco-Oto Melara for 86 Centauro II armoured vehicles, with options for an additional ten units. The contract follows on from an initial… Continue reading "Italian Army Purchase 86 More Centauro II Armored Cars"
American aerospace giant Boeing, working alongside the U.S. Navy, has demonstrated that it’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can operate from a “ski jump” ramp, demonstrating the aircraft’s suitability for India’s aircraft… Continue reading "F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstrates STOBAR Capability in Bid for Indian Navy Carrier Fighter Contract"