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Otokar awarded USD28 million tactical vehicle production contract
Turkish company Otokar has been awarded USD28 million to build and deliver new tactical wheeled armored vehicles, said in the company's statement on 30 July.
"Otokar,...
Russian Armata modern tanks production delayed due to high cost
The Russian armed forces pushed back plans of mass production of the Armata next-generation main battle tanks due to a high cost of new...
Excalibur Army showcases new DANA M2 self-propelled howitzer
Excalibur Army, a subsidiary of the Czechoslovak Group, has developed the advanced version of its 152mm self-propelled howitzer, called the DANA M2.
Company officials told that the...
U.S. Army to upgrade 100 more Abrams tanks to M1A2 SEPv3 configuration
General Dynamics Land Systems has announced that company received a delivery order to upgrade 100 more M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks for the U.S. Army.
According to...
Sig Sauer awarded contract for M4A1 upgrade for U.S. Special Ops
A new framework deal for the acquisition of the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) has been signed by the Sig Sauer company and the U.S. Special...
New BMP-3s of Iraqi Armed forces spotted at Kurganmashzavod’s facility
The new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles of Iraqi Armed forces were seen at the Russian “Kurganmashzavod” JSC military-industrial complex in the Kurgan.
The new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles...
Ukrainian Army completed acceptance tests of new anti-tank weapon systems
Ukraine’s armed forces have successfully completed acceptance testing of the new Stugna-P and Сorsar anti-tank weapon systems built by SE “State Kyiv Design Bureau “Luch”.
Luch's team...
Textron Systems develops a potential replacement for M249 light machine gun
The U.S. Army has awarded Textron Systems contract to develop and deliver a system demonstrator that could potentially replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon...
Turkey wants to upgrade all its M60T main battle tanks
Turkish defence electronics specialist Aselsan has announced on 24 July that the company successfully accomplished with the project to upgrade the first batch of M60T...
Israel used for first time newest David’s Sling missile defense systems
On 23 July, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) for the first time launched 2 David's Sling aerial defense system interceptors against rockets were from internal...
PT Pindad close to starting modern medium-weight tank production
Indonesian defence company PT Pindad is nearing serial production of the modern medium-weight tank production called Kaplan MT (Medium Tank) developed jointly by Turkish company FNSS.
PT...
U.S. Army moves forward on next-generation weapon sight project
The U.S. Army is moving closer to creating serial-modification of a next-generation weapon sight able to quickly locate and identify targets, especially during nighttime operations.
According to...
US Army expected to receive Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle in 2022
The U.S. Army is expected to receive the first new squad automatic weapons to front-line or “close-combat” units in 2022, informed Military.com news agency referring to U.S. Army Lieutenant...
Israel reveals details of next generation of its Merkava main battle tank
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has revealed details of the next-generation evolution of its Merkava main battle tank that will be used in guerrilla warfare conditions.
According...
US Army awards Oshkosh Defense M-ATV services contract
The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a USD13.9 million contract for support services for the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) Family of vehicles.
According to...
Russian claims that new Peresvet combat laser system already in service
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation has claimed that the new truck-mounted Peresvet combat laser systems are already in service and deployed...
Russia reveals new images of Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile
On 19 July, the official Facebook account of Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation posted a video showing the newest Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic...
New Lithuanian Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles tested in Germany
On 18 July, Ministry of National Defence Republic of Lithuania has announced that the new Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles take part in intense tests at the...