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Continental United States based artillery unit conducts live fire mission in Korea
A Continental United States (CONUS) based artillery unit fires six rockets while in Korea on September 21, 2017 after a no-notice recall and deployment.
This...
Meteor Aerospace unveils new armed unmanned ground surveillance vehicle
Israel’s Meteor Aerospace Ltd. unveiled a new armed unmanned ground surveillance vehicle at the AUS&R Unmanned Systems 2017 Air Show held by iHLS.
The new armed unmanned ground...
Chinese, Pakistan air forces conduct joint combat training in Xinjiang
Chinese, Pakistan Air Force has dispatched newest aircraft and early warning aircraft to join air forces joint ongoing training exercise Shaheen VI.
The "Shaheen VI...
Iran unveils new Khorramshahr ballistic missile
Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile during military parades held across the nation to mark the first day of the annual Sacred Defense Week.
The...
Elbit Systems’ USV system performed live remotely operated anti-submarine warfare mission
Seagull, Elbit Systems’ multi mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system, demonstrated live, a remotely operated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) mission. Via Satellite Communication (SATCOM), the...
Saab receives order for Giraffe 1X surface radar system
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract for delivery of the Giraffe 1X surface radar system. Due to confidentiality arrangement with the...
Rheinmetall’s autonomous armed robots for network-enabled operations
Unmanned systems significantly enhance the operational effectiveness of civilian law enforcement agencies and the combat performance of military units. Rheinmetall is presenting its concept...
Orbital ATK announces the successful launch of a target vehicle for the Patriot air defense system
A Patriot target vehicle has been successfully launched from Wake Island by Orbital ATK for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
Orbital...
Chinese defence company offers new counter-UAV system
Chinese defence company SZMID High Technology Co., Ltd offers new counter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system against illegal intrusion.
The new counter-UAV system can disrupt the navigation of an unmanned...
Russia plans to export more than 100,000 of Kalashnikov weapons in 2017
Director General of JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) Alexander Mikheev attended the unveiling of a monument to the legendary small arms...
Israel shipyards launched a new Offshore Patrol Vessel for Cyprus Navy
Israel Shipyards Ltd., a leading shipbuilding and repair company for the naval and commercial marine markets, launched a new OPV for the Cypriot Navy.
The...
Kazakhstan holds Combat Commonwealth 2017 joint air defence exercise
An active phase of the Combat Commonwealth 2017 CIS joint air defence exercise took place on September at the Saryshagan range in the Karaganda...
Pindad develops new light wheeled tank with 105mm high-pressure gun
Indonesian company PT Pindad has developed a new light wheeled tank or armoured fighting vehicle with 105mm high-pressure gun.
The PT Pindad has unveiled details of a...
Azerbaijan unveils newest artillery systems during large-scale military exercises
Large-scale military exercises with participation of various military branches of Armed Forces started on September 18 in accordance with the plan approved by the...
UK signs deal with Qatar for 24 Typhoon jets
Qatar said on Sunday it would buy 24 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Britain, bringing a much-needed boost to BAE Systems after a worrying lack...
Azerbaijan and Turkey holds joint “TurAz Qartalı – 2017” exercises
Azerbaijan and Turkey have launched "TurAz Qartalı - 2017" flight and tactical exercises.
The exercises that will last until September 30 will involve up to...
ThunderB UAV can fly more than 25 hours
Developed by BlueBird, the ThunderB® UAV is a very unique unmanned aerial vehicle that creates high interest in many armed forces around the world....
China showcases improved Z-19 attack helicopter at China Helicopter Expo
China has unveiled the new version of its new Z-19 attack helicopter during the China Helicopter Expo.
An improved Z-19 attack helicopter is equipped with the millimeter wave radar, which looks...