According to a video published by the Chinese Ministry of Defense, the 71st Air Defense Brigade of the 71st Group Army of the PLA (People's Liberation Army) has received new military equipment including an improved version of the CS/SA5 Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG) based on new 8x8 armored vehicle developed and designed by the Chinese company NORINCO (China North Industries Group Corporation Limited).

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As a driving force in the second quantum revolution, Thales has joined forces with around twenty deep tech, academic and industry partners, as part of the EuroQCI initiative (European Quantum Communication Infrastructure), which aims to deploy a quantum communication infrastructure for EU member states within three years.

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A picture was released on the Facebook account of "Korea Defense Blog" on April 6, 2023, showing for the first time, a South Korean Chunmoo MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) equipped with two batch II KTSSM (Korea Tactical Surface-to-Surface Missile).

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The German company Rheinmetall has introduced its Light Air Assault Vehicle called Caracal, primarily engineered and created for airborne forces and Special Operations tasks. With its primary focus on airborne and special operations missions, the compact Caracal 4x4 vehicle ensures operators remain nimble and dominant thanks to its speed, low-visibility profile, adaptable protection, and an array of weaponry.

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A type of portable electromagnetic riot gun developed by China recently went through a firing test and displayed traits superior to traditional firearms, including low noise, little muzzle flash and low recoil, Liu Xuanzun reports in Global Times.

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The French Army DGA (Directorate General of Armaments) announced on March 30, 2023, via its Twitter account, the qualification of the SDPMAC (pyrotechnic mine-clearing system for anti-tank mines) mounted on an AMX-30 tank tracked chassis in the VULCAIN version. This version is derived from the upgraded SDPMAC system and incorporates new equipment and enhanced protection.

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Last week, it has been confirmed by North Korea that they launched a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile. In this article, we will explain the operational and combat capabilities of this ballistic missile.

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An exclusive report from the Army Recognition editorial team featuring the GSD LuWa, one of the most incredible combat vehicles. In this video, explore a comprehensive technical review of the next generation of Light Air-Transportable Armored Fighting Vehicles, developed and designed by German company IABG in collaboration with German companies ACS and FFG, as well as Valhalla Turrets from Slovenia.

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The Germany Company IABG has developed the GSD LuWa Light Air-transportable Armored Fighting Vehicle, a new generation of light tracked armored vehicle specially designed for airborne troops. The goal of this project is to provide a new combat vehicle that could replace the Wiesel tracked airborne armored vehicles in service with the German army.

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The French army conducts trial tests with the new Serval 4x4 armored vehicles in winter conditions. The first batch of Serval armored vehicles was delivered to the French army in May 2022.

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American company GDLS (General Dynamics Land Systems) develops the TRX SHORAD (Short range air defense), a new counter-drone solution based on its TRX unmanned tracked robotic platform fitted with a weapon station armed with one 30mm automatic cannon and Stinger surface-to-air missile launchers.

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Boeing engineers successfully demonstrated the company’s Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) over an on-orbit operational satellite, validating the design for the U.S. Space Force’s ground-based anti-jamming satellite communications (SATCOM) capability. The demonstration was the first time the PTES program integrated all of the end-to-end capabilities and tested them over the air using a commercial satellite.

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According to pictures published on the "Ronkainen" Twitter account on March 3, 2023, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division of U.S. Army conducted maneuvers during Decisive Action Rotation 23-05 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA using the latest generation of Bradley M2A4 tracked armored IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles).

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In a combat theater, ground troops in the most isolated areas depend on airlifts for resupply. In the worst conditions, time can be a matter of life or death. U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is home to all manner of parachute testing, with spacious and instrumented ranges large enough to accommodate even the world’s largest cargo parachutes. Mark Schauer, U.S. Army, reports.

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The European Defence Agency (EDA) has successfully closed the first phase of two projects focused on harnessing the potential of lithium-ion technology and electrified powertrains in military platforms. The results of the two projects, ELUVAT and LITBAT I, sought to put alternative power sources to the unique tests demanded by operational requirements. They have respectively shown the feasibility of an advanced electrified powertrain to meet military demands and sought to broaden the use of lithium-ion battery systems in defence applications with a set of requirements for their use in a military setting and in future procurements.

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