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Poland demonstrates launching of Pirat anti-tank missile from Perun UGV

: Posted On Friday, 14 January 2022 20:09

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.

Russia plans to develop a wheeled version of Sprut-SDM1 125mm amphibious light tank

: Posted On Wednesday, 12 January 2022 20:39

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.

French MoD publishes list of combat vehicles and military equipment in service with French Army

: Posted On Wednesday, 12 January 2022 11:14

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.

Russian army unveils BPM-97 Vystrel 4x4 APC fitted with Epoch BM-30D RCWS 30mm cannon

: Posted On Tuesday, 11 January 2022 18:50

During a military parade that was held in Nizhny Novgorod, May 9, 2021, the Russian army has unveiled a new version of its Vystrel KAMAZ-43269 4x4 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicle also called BPM-97 fitted an Epoch BM-30D RCWS (Remote Controlled Weapon Station).

Iran develops AD-200 export version of BAVAR 373 air defense missile system

: Posted On Sunday, 09 January 2022 19:21

According to the Iranian technical brochure and video published on Internet, Iran has developed the AD-200, a new long-range surface-to-air defense missile system that could be the export version of the Iranian-made BAVAR 373. This information was released to the Iranian MoD export catalog of military equipment.

Raytheon demonstrates M-LIDS Coyote Block 2+ counter UAS Unmanned Aerial System weapon station

: Posted On Sunday, 09 January 2022 11:31

According to a video released by Raytheon Technologies on January 7, 2022, in partnership with the U.S. Army’s Integrated Fires and Rapid Capabilities Office, Raytheon Missiles & Defense successfully showcased several counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities during the service’s 10-day summer test period including the M-LIDS fitted with the Coyote Block 2+ counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) weapon system.

Chinese army conducts live firing tests with new 120mm automatic mortar system

: Posted On Friday, 07 January 2022 19:33

According to a video published on YouTube on January 7, 2022, the Chinese army has performed live firing tests with a new 120mm autonomous soft recoil mortar system mounted on a Dongfeng Dongfeng Mengshi CSK131 light tactical vehicle in 6x6 configuration.

US Army with M1299 howitzer achieved a record by firing at the highest velocity

: Posted On Friday, 07 January 2022 10:47

According to information published by the U.S. Army on January 6, 2022, the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) weapon system has made headlines in recent years for its ability — as its name states, to fire at an extended range. Yet in early August 2021, the M1299 artillery weapon system made history by firing at the highest velocity on record with this program at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG).

Chinese army uses new Dragon & Horse II 8x8 UGV Unmanned Ground Vehicle to carry ammunition

: Posted On Thursday, 06 January 2022 13:04

According to a video released by the Chinese Military CCTV 7, the Chinese-made Dragon & Horse II 8x8 UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) entered service with the Chinese army and is used as a cargo vehicle to carry ammunition.

Russian Sprut-SDM1 lightweight amphibious tank is ready for production

: Posted On Wednesday, 05 January 2022 16:54

The Russian State Defense company ROSTEC has announced at the end of December 2021, that the Sprut-SDM1, a modernized version of the Sprut-SD amphibious light tank is ready for serial production.

Turkey has conducted final firing tests of HISAR-O+ air defense missile system

: Posted On Tuesday, 04 January 2022 17:49

According to a Tweet published by Ismail Demir, President of the Turkish Defense Association (SSB), Turkey has conducted final firing tests with its home-made HISAR-O+ air defense missile system. It was the latest acceptance test before its operational deployment with the Turkish armed forces.

China unveils new LY-70 mobile short/medium-range air defense missile system

: Posted On Monday, 03 January 2022 18:31

Chinese company CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation) unveils the LY-70, a new mobile air defense system armed with 14 surface-to-air missiles ready to fire, during the edition 2021 of AirShow China that was held in Zhuhai, October 2021.

Chile has developed new 122mm rocket launcher based on Leopard 1 tank chassis

: Posted On Monday, 03 January 2022 14:50

According to information published on the "InfoDefensa" website, the Army of Chile has designed and developed a new 122mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based on a Leopard 1V Main Battle Tank (MBT) tracked chassis.

Tunisian army possibly inducted locally made Barb MRAP vehicle

: Posted On Monday, 03 January 2022 12:55

A video broadcasted on Youtube in June 2020 – but unfortunately, no other safe Internet source could be found, except a tweet posted by Caesar last December 31 showing pictures taken at the inauguration ceremony in 2020 – shows a locally-made MRAP vehicle called « Barb ».

Algeria has developed NIMR II Special Forces Operations 4x4 vehicle

: Posted On Monday, 03 January 2022 11:57

According to pictures released on the Twitter account of CAESAR (@Ninja998998), Algeria has developed a local version of the NIMR Special Operations 4x4 vehicle variant. The vehicle seems very similar to the Ajban SOV (Special Operations Vehicle) designed and developed by the UAE-based company NIMR.

Russian army tests its new BMP B-19 armed with 57mm cannon and Kornet-EM missiles

: Posted On Saturday, 01 January 2022 19:33

According to information published by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the new Russian-made BMP B-19 tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) has been deployed during the military exercise Zapad-2021 at the Mulino training ground in the Nizhny Novgorod region.