2020
Chinese AR500C unmanned helicopter performs its maiden flight
China's first unmanned helicopter AR500C designed to be used for plateau regions has completed its maiden flight recently in the eastern province o...
Morocco buys MBDA VL Mica short-range air defense missile systems from France
According to the French Newspaper website "La Tribune", Morocco bought the French-made short-range air defense missile system VL Mica designed and ...
FN America FN 509 Compact Tactical smallest 9mm tactical pistol on the market
On May 19, 2020, FN America, LLC, the makers of the world’s most battle-proven firearms,® proudly announces the release of the FN 509® Compact Tact...
Nexter Caesar self-propelled guns for Moroccan army
On May 22, Army Recognition mentioned armaments contracts signed by Morocco with France and, at last, officially announced. According to Michel Cab...
French Minister of Defense briefed about Griffon 6x6 armored vehicles of 3rd RIMa
French Defense Minister Florence Parly paid a visit to the 3rd RIMa (Régiment d'Infanterie de Marine, Marine Infantry Regiment) in Vannes, where sh...
Supacat and Soucy team to offer composite rubber tracks for UK armoured fleet upgrades
21 May 2020, Leading high mobility military vehicle developer, Supacat, with operations in Devon, UK, and Melbourne, Australia, signed a Teaming Ag...
Japan Ground Self Defense Force orders SFP9 9mm pistols from Heckler & Koch
On May 18, 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Defense has announced that Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) orders 323 semi-automatic pistols SFP...
Bisalloy Steel Group from Australia to produce steel armor for Boxer 8x8 armored vehicles
On May 14, 2020, Australian Company Bisalloy Steel Group has announced the extension of its longstanding teaming agreement with Rheinmetall Defence...
Royal Thai Air Force to test light armored vehicles from Chaiseri and Panus
On May 14, 2020, the Department of Transport, Royal Thai Air Force, published a document announcing the medium price for the purchase of two Light ...
KMW - Nexter and Rheinmetall get the go-ahead for initial MGCS architecture study
Standing for Main Ground Combat System, MGCS is a joint Franco-German defence project. The programme, to be implemented under German political lead...
Morocco to buy missile air defense systems from MBDA France
France is Morocco’s second-largest arms supplier, providing 44% of the total weaponry, while the US accounts for 53%, Hamza Guessous reminds on Mor...
Spanish army extends maintenance contract with the UTE for its Leopard 2 MBTs
The Spanish army extends maintenance contract with the UTE formed by the companies Comercial Hernando Moreno (Cohemo) and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau G...