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Karabakh conflict calls for investments into high-tech weapons - Part 2

3 Dec, 2020 - 11:34 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Heavy Hermes 900 drone used by Azerbaijan was created by Elbit Company with a normal aerodynamic scheme and V-shaped tail fins. The maximum takeo…

Russian Electronic Warfare may develop into independent service - Part 2

1 Dec, 2020 - 10:26 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Besides the Russian armed forces, foreign armies also develop Electronic Warfare (EW). The U.S. Navy tested two prototypes of new-generation NGL warf…

Russian Electronic Warfare may develop into independent service - Part 1

30 Nov, 2020 - 10:58 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Russian defense industry created over two dozen electronic warfare (EW) systems in the past five years which exceed foreign analogues. EW troops…

Russian 20-year arms exports amount to USD180 billion

24 Nov, 2020 - 12:26 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Since 2000, Russia’s sole arms exporter, JSC Rosoboronexport (a subsidiary of state corporation Rostec), has delivered defense hardware worth some US…

Russian air defense weapons exports amount to USD30 billion since 2000

20 Nov, 2020 - 10:24 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Russia’s air defense exports have amounted to approximately USD30 billion since late 2000, a spokesperson for JSC Rosoboronexport (a subsidiary of st…

More than one million Kalashnikov assault rifles exported since 2000

19 Nov, 2020 - 11:52 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Since 2000, Russia’s exports of Kalashnikov assault rifles have amounted to more than 1,000,000 firearms, a spokesperson for the Rosoboronexport arms…

Russian armored vehicle exports exceed 7,000 systems

18 Nov, 2020 - 9:06 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Russia’s exports of land hardware have exceeded 7,000 systems since 2000, a spokesperson for the Rosoboronexport arms exporting company (a subsidiary…

Success story in Europe for Oshkosh Defense JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

9 Nov, 2020 - 13:54 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Army Recognition interviewed John M. Lazar, Oshkosh Defense Vice President and General Manager, International Programs, about the JLTV at the opportu…

Some Russian arms do not fall under New START treaty

3 Nov, 2020 - 12:46 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Russian and U.S. diplomats are discussing numerous issues for the prolongation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). The inclusion of n…

China extends its defense law to include more intervention possibilities

23 Oct, 2020 - 10:39 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

China is mulling amendments to its Law on National Defense amid profound changes in the world over the past two decades by adding key formulations, i…

U.S. Defense Secretary Esper discusses new technologies designed to give warfighters the advantage

19 Oct, 2020 - 9:10 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper spoke on Oct. 15 about Army modernization efforts that harness new technologies that will benefit the warfighter…

Russian Defense minister sums up Caucasus 2020 exercise

14 Oct, 2020 - 15:53 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu summed up the results of Caucasus-2020 strategic command-staff exercise in the National Defense Command Center…

U.S. Army to discontinue Asymmetric Warfare Group and Rapid Equipping Force efforts in 2021

6 Oct, 2020 - 10:54 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

U.S. Army senior leaders announced plans to discontinue both the Asymmetric Warfare Group and Rapid Equipping Force, as the service shifts funding an…

Russian experts assess BMPT tank support vehicle - Part 2

2 Oct, 2020 - 16:03 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Combat capabilities of a vehicle determine its place in a formation and the missions on the battlefield. As for BMPT, the Defense Ministry plans to u…

Exports of Russian BMP-3 IFVs exceed 1 000 vehicles

1 Oct, 2020 - 16:45 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

According to the official catalogue of the Kurgan Machine-building Plant (Kurganmashzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec’s holding High-Precision Weapons)…

Russian experts assess BMPT tank support vehicle - Part 1

1 Oct, 2020 - 14:38 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Caucasus-2020 strategic command-staff exercise was a key combat training exam and a platform to test new engagement tactic. One of the elements w…

Myanmar Army is largest user of Chinese armament in Southeast Asia

30 Sep, 2020 - 16:23 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Due to the prolonged embargo from the U.S. and Europe, weapons "made in China" occupy a major proportion in the Myanmar (formerly Burmese) army, air…

Russian Ground Forces to receive tracked Pantsir air defense systems – Part 2

23 Sep, 2020 - 16:24 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

S300-V4 is the most powerful air defense weapon of the Russian Ground Forces. It replaces S-300V. Both weapons operate in missile brigades subordinat…

Russian Ground Forces to receive tracked Pantsir air defense systems - Part 1

22 Sep, 2020 - 14:49 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Russian S-300V and upgraded S-300V4 air defense launchers will receive short-range air protection. It will be an option of Pantsir launcher upgraded…

French Defense Ministry publishes 2020 key figures

18 Sep, 2020 - 11:52 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The French Ministry of Defense publishes its annual document presenting the major data of its action in recent months. What budget allocated to Defen…

Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defense Part 3

9 Sep, 2020 - 14:58 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to replace Igla MANPADS by modern SA-25 Verba equipped with multispectral homing warheads enabling to see th…

Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defensePart 2

8 Sep, 2020 - 14:22 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Russian design of a DART analog has been known for long. It has recently joined the round of munitions of T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle wi…

Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defense - Part 1

7 Sep, 2020 - 14:21 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The Russian Ground Forces have radically mounted air defense capabilities of late. However, they lag behind the Aerospace Forces. It is interesting t…

Pakistanese ballistic and cruise missiles produced locally

7 Sep, 2020 - 11:45 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

The strategic competition with India has spurred Pakistani efforts to acquire ballistic missiles, which it claims to have done without assistance.

American paratroopers train with new M17 9mm service pistol of US Army

3 Sep, 2020 - 10:39 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

According to information released by the U.S. DoD on September 2, 2020, U.S. Paratroopers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division co…

Vietnam no longer considers Israeli-upgraded T-54/55 tanks

26 Aug, 2020 - 15:16 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

A large number of old Russian-amde T-54/55 tanks are still in service with the Vietnam People's Army. But to meet the demands of modern warfare, thes…

DRDO offers two options to develop an Indian light tank

3 Aug, 2020 - 15:14 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Last July, the Indian Ministry of Defence fast-tracked the emergency purchase of light tanks to counter possible attacks by over 20,000 Chinese troop…

Russia and Wagner Group continue military involvement in Libya

25 Jul, 2020 - 10:50 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

U.S. Africa Command has mounting evidence that Russia, through the Wagner Group, continues to position military equipment in Libya capable of conduct…

Analysis: Russia develops antiaircraft missile forces

24 Jul, 2020 - 15:50 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Until 1998, the Russian antiaircraft missile troops were subordinated to the air and missile defense forces. Today, they are a major component of the…

Analysis: the use of drones by Turkey in Libya is a game-changing

17 Jul, 2020 - 14:41 | Analysis Defense and Security Industry

Referring to Turkey’s recent use of locally-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Syria and Libya, along with electronic warfare systems, British Se…