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Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) displayed a Norinco WMA301 Assaulter Tank Destroyer

The Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) displayed a single Norinco WMA301 Assaulter tank destroyer during the country's independence day parade on 27 June. The Assaulter is comprised of the hull of a WZ551 6x6 armoured personnel carrier armoured with...

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia hands over final vehicles to New Zealand

New Zealand’s Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter has accepted the final vehicles of the new Medium and Heavy Operational Vehicles fleet (MHOV) from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA). RMMVA was awarded the contract to supply New...

Photo : KAPLAN-20 New Generation Tracked Armoured Fighting Vehicle

The KAPLAN-20 NG AFV is operated by a crew of three members. The vehicle has a maximum road speed of 70km/h. The KAPLAN-20 NG AFV is fitted with two water propulsion systems for amphibious operations.

Japan want to realign the Shore-Based Missile System to counter China’s

The Defense Department is lobbying to realign the P6.5 billion Shore-Based Missile System to counter China’s threat in the South China Sea, according to documents obtained by The Standard. The mobile SBMS is part of the Army’s “big-ticket...

Philippines Air Force’s Two Bell 412EP in Combat Utility Version Arrive

Two brand new Bell helicopters and one landing craft utility have been delivered to the military, a development seen to enhance the armed forces’ transport capabilities.The Bell 412EP combat helicopters acquired from Canada arrived last week while...

Vietnam to Build 4 More Molniya Ship with New Weapons

As told by representatives of Vympel Shipyard (Russia) on 29/6, the companies hope to soon sign a contract to Vietnam closed Molniya 4 more ships with new equipment. Answer to the media, Mr. Victor Doskin, deputy general manager...

Singapore Unveils New Patrol Vessels as Regional Tensions Rise

Singapore’s navy is preparing to take on more unconventional missions with a new fleet of patrol boats, as territorial tensions rise in the South China Sea and demands for search and rescue missions increase in the aftermath...

Singapore has shown its Renault Higuard Protected Response Vehicles

Singapore has shown its Renault Higuard Protected Response Vehicles. Ahead of Singapore’s Golden Jubilee celebration parade on 9 August, the Singapore Army is replacing some of its ageing equipment. It wants to take the 1960s-vintage Cadillac Gage V-200...