Analysis of new Generation MBT (Main Battle Tank) in 2022, Part 4/4. At Eurosatory 2022, International Defense Exhibition that was held in Paris, June 2022, the French Company Nexter Systems presents the latest generation of the French MBT (Main Battle Tank), the Leclerc XLR which is a modernized version of the standard tank Leclerc in service with the French army featuring many new improvements in terms of mobility, firepower, and protection.

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According to Lia Wong on Overt Defense, on July 4, 2022, the Feitian-1 hypersonic vehicle developed by the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of Northwestern Polytechnical University successfully launched at a base in northwestern China, demonstrating for the first time in the world an operational kerosene combined cycle ramjet/rocket engine capable of smooth transition between at least four different propulsion configurations, which allows for efficient operation in every phase of flight and expanding the flight envelope of future Chinese hypersonic aircraft.

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Analysis of new Generation MBT (Main Battle Tank) in 2022, Part 3/4. German Company Rheinmetall unveils a new concept of Main Battle Tank with its KF51 Panther, the latest member of the Rheinmetall family of tracked armored vehicles (KF is short for "Kettenkraftfahrzeug", i.e., tracked vehicle). The Panther is the first of a new MBT family. In the near future, there will be further innovations that support environmentally friendly peacetime operations and further optimization in terms of automation and effectiveness. In this article, Army Recognition explains the technical features of the new German-made KF51 Panther.

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Analysis of new Generation MBT (Main Battle Tank) in 2022, Part 2/4. German company KMW (Krauss Maffei Wegmann) presents the latest generation and demonstrator of Leopard 2A7 MBT (Main Battle Tank) at Eurosatory 2022, International Defense Exhibition that was held in Paris, France in June 2022.

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Analysis of new Generation MBT (Main Battle Tank) in 2022, Part 1. German company KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) and French company NEXTER Defense Systems under KNDS unveils, the EMBT (Enhanced Main Battle Tank), a new concept and demonstrator of MBT at Eurosatory 2022, International Defense Exhibition that was held in Paris, France in June 2022.

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With Army modernization at the forefront of the service's priorities, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, known as YPG, serves as a hot spot for ongoing high-energy laser tests that can cook small, unmanned aircraft systems out of the sky. Brandon Mejia reports on U.S. Army's website.

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Elbit Systems is showcasing the Range Extension &Smart Tail (REST) kit for air-to-surface warheads as part of its portfolio of precision munitions. Already ordered for several warhead types, REST transforms almost any type of air-to-surface warhead into a high penetration standoff precision munition..

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EURENCO, a European leader in energy materials, and FMG, Fabrica de Municiones de Granada, a company of the MSM group, with a portfolio of companies in the field of defense and civil engineering, have signed a new long-term contract for the supply of new propellant/combustible objects from EURENCO Bergerac (France), including a newly developed combustible interface part for a 120mm export tank.

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Arquus presents its new diagnostic case to meet the challenges of speed and precision during preventive or curative maintenance. Thanks to ALPs (fault finding trees), this tool makes it possible to further improve by 30% the location of the failure. Entirely dedicated to military use in the workshop or as close as possible to operations, this solution integrates a military ISS and does not require an internet connection for use.

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The British company Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems has developed the SlingShot, a revolutionary satellite communication system that uniquely converts UHF and VHF radios to L-Band Satellite frequency, instantly extending their range to BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight).

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Raytheon Missiles & Defense, or RMD, is offering GhostEye MR radar for integration with the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, or NASAMS. This medium‐range air defense solution, made in partnership with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, has been operational for more than three decades and is currently used by the U.S. and 11 allied nations. The widespread adoption of NASAMS “indicates the highest level of confidence by a global customer base”, Joe DeAntona, a retired U.S. Army colonel who is now vice president for Land Warfare and Air Defense requirements and capabilities at Raytheon Missiles & Defense, said.

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The U.S. Army understands that preparing for fast-paced, multi-domain conflict requires developing breakthrough warfighting systems and technologies, including in the critical area of Long-Range Precision Fires. These large-caliber, heavy-hitting fires — which include missiles, cannons and other artillery — are designed to pierce enemy lines and destroy key targets from a distance. However, like many other signature Army systems, they must evolve along with the rapidly changing nature of warfare to remain optimally effective. Maureena Thompson, Army Futures Command, reports on U.S. Army's website.

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According to information published on May 26, 2022, FN America, LLC introduces the FN 509 Midsize Tactical. Joining the ranks alongside FN’s other successful Tactical pistols like the FN 509 Tactical and Compact Tactical, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical is the ideal combination of FN’s full size tactical slide. Equipped with the versatile Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System™ and midsize grip frame, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical is a perfectly balanced pistol that’s optics-ready, multi-role capable and optimized for shootability.

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According to information published on May 25, 2022, FN America, LLC unveils its new custom MultiCam® patterned FN SCAR® NRCH rifles during the NRA ( National Rifle Association) Annual Meeting held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

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MOSCOW, May 19. /TASS-DEFENSE/. The Peresvet laser weapon is serial-supplied to the Russian troops and can blind a potential enemy’s reconnaissance satellites in orbits at altitudes of up to 1,500 km, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said during the New Horizons educational marathon.

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