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Lockheed Martin successfully test-fired ATHENA fiber laser weapon system prototype

: Posted On Wednesday, 04 March 2015 09:55

Lockheed Martin successfully test-fired ATHENA fiber laser weapon system prototype

Lockheed Martin’s 30-kilowatt fiber laser weapon system successfully disabled the engine of a small truck during a recent field test, demonstrating the rapidly evolving precision capability to protect military forces and critical infrastructure, the US-based company reported yesterday, March 3rd.

The US Marine Corps starts testing Light-Armored Vehicle fitted with Anti-Tank Weapon System

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 March 2015 10:30

The US Marine Corps starts testing Light-Armored Vehicle fitted with Anti-Tank Weapon System

The United States Marine Corps Operational Test Evaluation Activity section began operational testing of the Light-Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank Weapons System aboard the Combat Center and is scheduled to continue until March 8, 2015.

US Army's Benét Laboratories unveiled new extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon

: Posted On Tuesday, 17 February 2015 10:19

US Army's Benét Laboratories unveiled new extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon

The U.S. Army's Benét Laboratories, which is collocated on the Watervliet Arsenal, recently announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in the research and development of an extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon that if fielded, will greatly increase the survivability of U.S. infantrymen.

Controp Micro-Stamp most advanced miniature payload in the world for small UAVs

: Posted On Monday, 16 February 2015 18:31

Controp Micro-Stamp most advanced miniature payload in the world for small UAVs

CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. – a world leader in EO/IR defense and homeland security solutions – will be demonstrating its recently introduced cutting edge MICRO-STAMP Dual Sensor Day/Night Stabilized Miniature Payload for Small UAVs for the first time at Aero India 2015. With a low weight of a mere 300 grams – the most advanced gyro-stabilized miniature payload in the world is now being supplied to the first customer.

New Chinese electromagnetic weapon could be used to paralyse U.S. anti-ballistic missile systems

: Posted On Saturday, 14 February 2015 18:40

New Chinese electromagnetic weapon could be used to paralyse U.S. anti-ballistic missile systems

The development of an X-ray pulse generator by the Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences has attracted the attention of Vassily Kashin, a expert at Russia's Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, according to Moscow-based Sputinks News.

Metravib SLATE gunshot detection and localization system essential component to protect soldier.

: Posted On Thursday, 12 February 2015 18:18

Metravib SLATE gunshot detection and localization system essential component to protect soldier

As a world leader in acoustic gunshot detection systems, METRAVIB supplies equipment to 20 armies around the world, including those of thirteen NATO members, providing daily protection for personnel operating at sensitive sites or at events.

First successful firing for MBDA MMP Medium Range Missile by French Army Defence Procurement

: Posted On Thursday, 12 February 2015 17:35

First successful firing for MBDA MMP Medium Range Missile by French Army Defence Procurement

The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) successfully carried out the first firing of MMP (Missile de Moyenne Portée or Medium Range Missile), the successor to the Milan weapon system.

Photonis Digital Imaging introduces new Nocturn GP color low-light camera

: Posted On Wednesday, 11 February 2015 08:58

Photonis Digital Imaging introduces new Nocturn GP color low-light camera

PHOTONIS Digital Imaging introduces a new Color Low-Light CMOS camera, optimized for low-light conditions. The new camera model provides GigE Vision® 2.0 compliance and color day/night imaging for the NOCTURN line of products.

Canadian armed forces and Colt have developed a new concept of assault rifle SIPES project.

: Posted On Wednesday, 11 February 2015 06:20

Canadian armed forces and Colt have developed a new concept of assault rifle SIPES project

More firepower, improved accuracy and smart integrated accessories that connect to command and control networks are the headline features of the new integrated assault rifle concept that Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and Colt Canada have developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Chinas has upgraded its home-made Type 98 main battle tank with MANPADS air defense missile.

: Posted On Sunday, 08 February 2015 19:23

Chinas has upgraded its home-made Type 98 main battle tank with MANPADS air defense missile

China has upgraded its home-made main battle tank Type 98 with MANPADS (Man-portable air-defense systems) missile system. A picture releases on Internet shows two launchers of short-range air defense system mounted to the right side of the turret.

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

: Posted On Friday, 06 February 2015 19:46

Renault Trucks Defense VAB MK III ELECTER 6x6 personnel carrier demonstrator in test phase

Following the acceptance tests which confirmed the demonstrator's very high level performance and robustness, the vehicle was delivered to the DGA on the Angers site on 13 January 2015. Combining an electric machine and a Diesel engine, the parallel hybrid drive system, which is fitted to a number of the Volvo Group's civil vehicles and which has demonstrated its pollution reduction and consumption qualities, could now be usefully applied to the military field.

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

: Posted On Tuesday, 03 February 2015 19:49

FNSS announced the winners of the International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition 2015

The winning designs have been announced in FNSS MILDESIGN2015 “International Military Land Vehicles Design Competition” which is organized for the second time by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. and the conceptual subject of which was “conceptual design of a manned and remote controlled modular military land vehicle with ballistic protection”.

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system

: Posted On Sunday, 01 February 2015 17:36

Stryker 8x8 armoured of U.S. Army retrofitted with new tactical communication network system.

Stryker 8x8 armoured vehicles in the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team/2nd Infantry Division of U.S. Army, also known as 2/2 SBCT, are being retrofitted with the Army's new tactical communications network, increasing Soldiers' ability to communicate over greater distances, share mission data and maintain situational awareness.
By Nancy JonesBonbrest, PEO C3T

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine

: Posted On Saturday, 31 January 2015 11:57

KMDB presents a new modernized version of its Dozor-B APC to the President of Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine has tested the new Dozor-B 4x4 APC armoured vehicle personnel carrier designed and manufactured in Ukraine. The new vehicle was demonstrated to the authorities of the presidential administration in the center of the capital.

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

: Posted On Thursday, 29 January 2015 20:12

UkrOboronProm unveiled T-64-based Infantry Fighting Vehicle prototype

Ukrainian company UkroBoronProm is restarting the development of a heavy infantry fighting vehicle based on the T-64 MBT chassis.eNow the firm has resumed development of the heavy IFV in order to ready the design for serial production. According to Ukroboronprom, this work could be completed in time to start mass production before the end of the year.

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

: Posted On Thursday, 29 January 2015 20:04

US Army opens first Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility at Fort Sill

The US Army's soldiers destined to operate the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system will now learn their trade from fellow Soldiers. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Instructional Facility, or THAAD, opened at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Already, four classes are underway at the schoolhouse, announced the US Army on January 23.

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