The European Defence Agency (EDA) has accomplished a two-year study (2020-2021), called ARTINDET, into how Artificial intelligence (AI) applications can be used to improve the automatic detection, recognition, identification and tracking of small, fast-moving targets in a complex battlefield environment.

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A nascent computer software program and its associated server hardware are providing a user-friendly way for Soldiers to hone their Warfighting function skills. For US 1st Army, it will also mean a way to make the deployment process for Reserve Component units a smoother one. Additionally, it will provide a valuable tool to First Army in the event of a Large-Scale Mobilization Operation. Warren Marlow reports.

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A modern-day cell phone packs quite a wallop when it comes to computing technology and capability. But most cell phones barely come with a "quick start guide," let alone an instruction manual that spells out how to use all the features. Cell phone companies have mastered the interface between humans and technology, making their use entirely intuitive and rendering thick instruction manuals a thing of the past. C. Todd Lopez, U.S. Department of Defense, explains.

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A picture is published on the Twitter account of Defense Decode® showing the TEL (Transporter Erector Launcher) vehicle of the Indian Advanced Air Defense (AAD) anti-ballistic missile system developed locally in collaboration with the Indian DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization).

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Army Recognition editorial team explains all the weapons delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the United States and allies in Europe following the deployment of Russian troops along the border of Ukraine and the possibility of Ukraine's invasion by Russia. In this article, we also provide an overview of each weapon as well as its use on the battlefield and technical data. Weapons delivered to Ukraine: FGM-148 Javelin Anti-Tank missile system, Stinger FIM-92 MANPADS, NLAW light anti-tank missile, Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapon system, and SMAW-D M141 Bunker Defeat Munition rocket launcher. 

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According to information published on January 25, 2022, Senop set out on a mission in close cooperation with Saab to rapidly respond to the needs of Carl-Gustaf® users around the world by developing the Advanced Fire Control Device Thermal Imager (AFCD TI) for Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapon, also known as M3E1 in the U.S., and M3 man-portable, multi-role weapon systems.

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Israeli company Elbit Systems has developed the SPEAR, a fully autonomous vehicle-mounted 120mm soft recoil mortar system that can be easily integrated on light 4x4 or 6x6 armored or tactical vehicles.

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According to information published on January 20, 2022, The international integrated technology group Rheinmetall and Europe's leading developer of robotics and autonomous systems Milrem Robotics deployed for the first time the Rapid Obscuring System (ROSY) smoke screen launcher on the Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) THeMIS.

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According to pictures published on the VK account of Военный Осведомитель (Military Informant), Russia has developed a new combat vehicle based on the T-15 BMP Armata tracked armored vehicle platform which seems to be a command post variant called BMP-KSh (KSh stands for komandno-shtabnaya – command and staff).

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According to a video released by the Chinese television CCTV on January 16, 2022, China has developed a four legged-robot which seems very similar to the Legged Squad Support System (LS3) developed by the U.S. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) in collaboration with the American company Boston Dynamics.

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According to information published by "The Jerusalem Post" on January 10, 2022, the Israeli company Smart Shooter has developed its new combat drone called SMASH Dragon designed to counter other UAVs, armed with an assault rifle and also incorporates the company’s combat-proven SMASH technology.

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Russian State Arms Export Defense Company Rosoboronexport has disclosed the top five most wanted Russian combat weapons in the global military market. CEO Alexander Mikheev said they include Checkmate light tactical fighter jet, Orion-E reconnaissance-strike drone, TOS-2 Tosochka flamethrower able to launch thermobaric rockets, AK-19 Kalashnikov assault rifle, and Vityaz S-350E surface-to-air defense missile system.

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According to pictures released by the Polish defense company Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow, the Perun combat wheeled UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) has been demonstrated with Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Pirate mounted on the vehicle.

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According to an interview published by the Russian State Defense Company ROSTEC at the end of December 2021, the Russian defense industry plans to develop a wheeled version of the Sprut-SDM1, a tracked light amphibious tank.

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The French Ministry of Armed Forces published a report, about the French Armed Forces and their equipment for the year 2021, in this article, a detailed list with the number and types of main battle tanks, tracked and wheeled armored vehicles, artillery systems, drones and helicopters currently in service with the French Army.

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