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U.S. Army awards contract to Dynetics, Lockheed Martin for next phase of 100 kW-class laser weapon system
The U.S. Army has awarded Dynetics and Lockheed Martin a $10 million contract to continue development for the next phase of the High Energy Laser...
Rheinmetall to supply additional Argus soldier systems to the Canadian Armed Forces
German land systems manufacturer Rheinmetall announced on 6 August that the Canadian Armed Forces have exercised options under the Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP) to...
Japan confirms developing an electromagnetic railgun
According to a press release, Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency has revealed that they are indeed developing a new electromagnetic railgun.
On 31 July,...
France plans to upgrade its fleet of Leclerc tanks
The French government plans to upgrade a fleet of Leclerc main battle tanks (MBTs) within a context of increase of the country's military budget.
According to Army...
U.S. Army awards General Dynamics with $11M contract for Stryker family support
General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. has been awarded a new $11 million contract by the U.S. Army for support for the entire Stryker program.
The...
Brazil to receive 16 Iveco Lince 4×4 light multirole vehicles
The Federal Intervention Office (GIF in Portuguese) will receive 16 Iveco Lince 4x4 light multirole vehicles from surplus Italy's Army stocks.
According to the tecnodefesa.com.br, Brazil government is finalising...
U.S. Army Paratroopers train on medical kits capable of expressing pain and simulate death
The US Army has given specific attention to a training of soldiers and in this context, all the most modern and advanced technologies are...
Lockheed Martin to present ONYX exoskeleton during Innovation Day
Lockheed Martin will present new ONYX powered lower-body exoskeleton at the Innovation Day exhibition being held in NextFlex Headquarters, San Jose, on 9 August. Â
The company is to...
DARPA reveals details of unique technology for tactical squads and first responders
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) released details of its newest Fast Lightweight Autonomy program is developing unique technology for tactical squads and first...
U.S. Marines uses advanced unmanned robotic platforms during training in Japan
The U.S. Marines has conducted charge employment training with advanced unmanned robotic platforms at Camp Hansen, in Okinawa (Japan).
According to the Marines officials, training taught Explosive...
U.S. soldiers could receive mechanical third arm
We live in an amazing time: in the period of the newest defense and combat technologies' development that help turn a soldier into a...
Raytheon to supply advanced air defense missile system to Sweden
U.S. missile and defense electronics supplier Raytheon in the near future to receive a contract for the supply Patriot air defense missile systems to Sweden.
According to a 1Â August...
Israel reveals details of next-generation armored vehicles
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released new details of its next-generation armored vehicle,  saying it is considered one of the safest vehicles in the...
U.S. Army awards GD with $3.9 billion contract for Common Hardware Systems 5th Generation
General Dynamics Mission Systems has received a $3.9 billion contract by the U.S. Army for Common Hardware Systems (CHS-5), according to an 1 August statement by...
BAE Systems working closely with the U.S. Army to understand future of recovery vehicle
BAE Systems has announced that the company working closely with the U.S. Army to understand future recovery needs, and is partnering with others in...
U.S. Army orders new Modular Handgun Holster to be used with M17, M18 pistols
Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. has been awarded a contract for the procurement of the new Modular Handgun Holsters, said in the statement by the U.S....
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...