2023
SOFINS 2023: SAFRAN unveils NAVKITE navigation system for Special Forces
At the SOFINS 2023 Special Forces seminar and exhibition, Safran Electronics & Defense is introducing its new resilient PNT (position, navigati...
Sky-Hero unveils Narfi Mk.I self-contained handheld camera head for SWAT and SOF teams
To continually improve the way SWAT, defense SOF squadrons, as well as Search and Rescue teams, conduct tactical inspections of hard-to-reach, dang...
US Army selects Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman and Raytheon to develop LRMF Long Range Maneuverable Fires Missile
The U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center has selected Lockheed Martin to develop an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) mis...
Finnish and Swedish armies to acquire joint range of firearms from Sako
On 27 March 2023, the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces signed a framework agreement for a joint range of firearms with Sako Ltd at the Sako facto...
Alcon delivers braking solution for QinetiQ’s Modular E-X-Drive electric tracked vehicle propulsion system
Alcon Components Ltd, a UK-based brake and clutch company, has announced the delivery of a bespoke braking system for QinetiQ’s Modular E-X-Drive (...
German army to acquire new Leopard 2A7V tanks to replace Leopard 2A6 tanks donated to Ukraine
According to several German Media, the German armed forces will acquire more Leopard 2A7V Main Battle Tanks as well as new PzH 2000 to replace the ...
Finnish army to procure additional 155 mm artillery rounds from Nammo Lapua
On March 24, the Finnish Ministry of Defence announced it has authorized the Defence Forces to procure 155 mm artillery round parts from Nammo Lapu...
New FNSS Zaha MAV tracked amphibious armored vehicle enters into service with Turkish armed forces
According to a Tweet published on March 25, 2023, by Ismail Demir, the President of the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB), the first d...
Ukrainian tank crews complete Challenger 2 MBT training in UK
The British Government on March 27 informed that Ukrainian tank crews have completed training on Challenger 2 tanks in the UK and have returned hom...
Russian military-industrial complex is developing at a very fast pace
According to The Jerusalem Post, Russia claims that the United States is currently producing 14,000-15,000 shells every month. They believe that th...
Analysis: Overview of depleted-uranium tank rounds to be delivered by UK to Ukraine
On Monday, March 20, 2023, the British Department of Defense (DoD) confirmed that it would provide Ukrainian armed forces with depleted-uranium tan...
French manufacturer Arquus launches monthly production of four 6x6 porters for CAESAR howitzers
At Arquus' facility in Limoges, the production line is still empty but is about to start manufacturing 6x6 vehicles carrying the CAESAR 155mm self-...