What formerly belonged to the realm of science fiction has become reality for U.S. soldiers, with advances enabling them to fight and win with next-generation technology. Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center will help distribute one of these advances to soldiers across the Army and in the field, a mixed-reality headset called the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, in partnership with Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier. Debralee Lutgen, US Army, reports.

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On its Facebook account the Thai Defense Technology Institute (DTI), announced that DTI has conducted firing tests with the new D-Lion 4x4 armored vehicle equipped with a Remotely Operated Weapon Station (ROWS) armed with one 12.7mm heavy machine gun.

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The German army conducted its first live firing with the Wiesel 1 MELLS, an airborne anti-tank light tracked armored vehicle. The vehicle is now in service with the airborne mountain troops of the German army.

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Army Recognition editorial team had the chance to visit the production line of the German-made Puma, one of the most modern tracked IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) in the world. We were able to discover exclusively the manufacturing secrets of this combat vehicle which include the latest innovations and technologies in terms of mobility, protection, and armament.

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On December 14, 2022, the German army released pictures showing the new Wiesel 1 MELLS, a new anti-tank light airborne tracked armored vehicle which is now entered into service. The new anti-tank vehicle is based on the Wiesel 1 air-transportable armored weapon carrier vehicles which were delivered to the German Army between 1989 and 1992.

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Discover the design and combat capabilities of the PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) developed and manufactured by the Turkish company FNSS. The vehicle was designed to meet the tactical and operational requirements of military and internal security units which are involved in Special Forces missions.

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The GLSDB (Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb) is a new generation of precision-guided ammunition that was jointly developed by the American company Boeing and SAAB from Sweden that can be launched from artillery systems such as the M142 HIMARS or the M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System). The bomb can reach a target at a range of 150 km with an accuracy of 1 m.

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German company Rheinmetall presents its new Fuchs A9 High Roof, an improved version of the Fuchs 6x6 armored vehicle that entered into service with the German army in December 1979. The new version features several improvements including a new powerpack, modern digital electrical vehicle architecture, and significantly improved characteristics in mobility, protection, and payload.

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At AirShow China 2022, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) unveils its new XY-I UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) which has a design similar to the Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drone.

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Discover the VN20, the most protected and armed tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) in the world manufactured in China and unveiled by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO during AirShow China 2022 which was held in Zhuhai from 8 to 13 November 2022.

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At AirShow China 2022, the Chinese company CASIC displays a new version of its LW-30 is a modern short-range precision 30kW laser weapon system designed for tracking and destroying UAVs based on a Chinese-made 6x6 truck chassis similar to the Belarus MZKT-6922.

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At AirShow China 2022, the Chinese Defense company NORINCO launches its new VN20 tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) considered the most protected and armed combat vehicle of its class.

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A new optionally unmanned version of the VT5 light tank is unveiled at AirShow China 2022, called VT5U. The layout of the new VT5U is similar to the standard VT5 that was unveiled in November 2016.

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China's defense industry unveils new development of loitering munition or suicide drone called Dragon 60B at AirShow China 2022. This loitering munition can be used to perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions or strike land targets.

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The Chinese defense industry has developed the first dog robot armed with an automatic gun system mounted on the back of the robot. The new dog robot is unveiled at AirShow China 2022 which takes place in Zhuhai from 8 to 13 November 2022.

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