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Russian-backed militants send more tanks to frontline positions of Ukrainian army
Russian-backed militants have deployed additional 275 combat vehicles, including main battle tanks and artillery systems, closer to frontline positions of the Ukrainian army on the country's war-torn east, according to the press office of the Joint Forces...
Danish army evaluates French-made robotic mule
French land weapons company Nexter Systems announced on Friday that the Danish army evaluating the company's robotic mule. Nexter says the ULTRO unmanned ground vehicle in cargo configuration is taken part in field tests held by the Danish...
French Army awards contract to SAAB for new camouflage system
Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab announced on Thursday a framework contract for the supply of its Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems with the French defense procurement agency, Direction générale de l'armement (DGA). As noted by the company, the...
US Navy helicopter crashes in Virginia while trying to make an emergency landing
A U.S. Navy MH-60S "Knighthawk" helicopter crashed while trying to make an emergency landing on Wednesday in Virginia, Navy and state officials said. The Virginia State Police reported that the incident took place at approximately 11:31 a.m. in...
US Army wants to develop a Next Generation Howitzer
The U.S. Army is devoting fresh energy to developing the new 155mm mobile howitzer to address current mobility, weight and lethality deficiencies of currently tracked artillery systems. According to a U.S. government’s main contracting website notice issued earlier this...
US Army incorporates augmented reality goggles into combat vehicles
The U.S. Army last week announced that it is working to incorporate augmented reality technology and sensors into vehicle platforms for optimal battlefield visibility at every stage of the mission. According to a story from Courtney Bacon, Army...
US Army asking industry for 155mm cannon systems
The U.S. Army is asking industry for 155mm cannon systems that could be integrated into the M109A7 Self Propelled Howitzer (SPH), according to a recently published request for information. In a Jan. 11 notice posted on U.S. government’s...
Russia moves additional attack aircraft to Ukraine border
Russia has continued to amass new troops near Ukraine's border in recent days amid the Kremlin's warning of military response to NATO's expanding eastward. Citing American officials, The New York Times reported that the Russian military has positioned...