2018
IDEAS 2018: STM signs DoU for Pakistan Cyber Security
At IDEAS 2018, a Document of Understanding (DoU) was signed by STM and Pakistan Air University under the leadership of the Presidency of Defence In...
Russian engineer troops receive new BMR-3MA armored RCVs
Russian engineering troops have received the newest BMR-3MA route clearance vehicles (RCV), the Russian Defense Ministry said. "The military units ...
Lithuania to upgrade M577A2 armored command post vehicles
The Lithuanian Defense Ministry announced on November 28 the awarding of a tender contract to upgrade 22 M577A2 command post vehicles, a variant of...
Analysis: NORINCO light armored vehicles displayed at Zhuhai Airshow 2018
At Zhuhai Airshow 2018, held in China from November 6-11, NORINCO made a live demonstration of its range of light armored vehicles.
Egypt to buy M1A1 Abrams ammo and AH-64E attack helicopters
The U.S. State Department announced the approval of a pair of arms sales to Egypt on November 27, 2018. The potential sales include a deal for tank...
Lockheed Martin secures U.S. Army Onyx exoskeleton development agreement
Lockheed Martin received a $6.9 million award from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to enhance th...
IDEAS 2018: Heavy Industries Taxila unveils new Viper Infantry Fighting Vehicle
At this year’s edition of IDEAS, being held in Karachi (Pakistan), the local armament group Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) unveiled a new tracked IF...
US setting up observation posts in Syria to keep ISIS from entering Turkey
As reported by Terri Moon Cronk (Defense.gov), U.S. forces are establishing observation posts in Northeast Syria to further deny escape routes to t...
Analysis: NORINCO heavy armored vehicles displayed at Zhuhai Airshow 2018
At Zhuhai Airshow 2018, held in China from November 6-11, NORINCO made a live demonstration of its range of heavy vehicles.
Ukraine: new 120mm mortar Bars-8MMK on Bogdan vehicle
A new Ukrainian 120mm mortar designated Bars-8MMK, based on the Bars-8 armored vehicle designed and manufactured by the Bogdan Corporation, has bee...
U.S. Marines’ new UAV training facility opens doors
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) training facility opened its doors on Nov. 5 for Marines stationed in the Pacific region. Training and Logis...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan shows interest to purchase Chinese SH15 155mm howitzer
At IDEAS 2018, the International Defense Exhibition in Karachi, Chinese Company NORINCO China North Industries Group Corporation Limited introduces...