2020
U.S. Army OMFV Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle adopts new path forward from lessons learned
The U.S. Army’s G-8 discussed a new strategy for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, following lessons learned after its first request for prot...
Russia uses Peresvet laser weapon system to shoot down Israeli UAV in Syria
According to the Russian website Avia Pro, the Russian army has tested its laser weapon system called Peresvet (Пересвет in Russia) in Syria. The n...
Hutchinson provides survivability solutions to Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
Mack Defense has selected Hutchinson Industries as the provider of complete wheel assemblies, beadlocks and thermal hub covers for the Mack Defense...
IM-SHORAD mobile air defense system on Stryker A1 armored vehicle continues to be a priority for US Army
The U.S. Army official website has announced on May 29, 2020, that the Interim Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense platform or IM-SHORAD will continue...
Iron Dome short-range air defense system could be deployed with US Army in 2021
According to news published by the US Army website on May 29, 2020, the US Army plans to test the Israeli-made Iron Dome short-range air defense mi...
US Army 3rd battalion 8th Cavalry receives first M1A2 SEP V3 M1A2C main battle tanks
The 3rd battalion, 8th Cavalry, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team is the first brigade of the U.S. Army to receive the newest version of M1A2 Abrams ...
Leonardo DRS receives a contract to digitalize M777A2 155mm mm towed howitzer of US Army
Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced on May 27, 2020, that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide mission-cri...
British company WFEL will deliver retrofit kits for Dry Support Bridge system of US army
WFEL Ltd., Stockport, Cheshire, United Kingdom, was awarded an $8,034,740 firm-fixed-price contract for retrofit kits for the Dry Support Bridge sy...
Contract for General Dynamics-OTS to produce Hydra-70 rocket systems
According to US contracts released on May 29, 2020, General Dynamics-OTS, Williston, Vermont, was awarded a $3,420,531,156 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-...
Finish army launches development on new K22 sniper rifle family
On 25th May, the Finnish Defense Forces and Sako Oy signed a letter of intent, on the basis of which the development of a new rifle product family ...
Kuwait buys Patriot Advanced Capability PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancements
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of 84 Patriot Advanced Ca...
Polish army receives its first modernized Leopard 2PL MBT Main Battle Tanks
The PGZ consortium implementing the contract with the Armament Inspectorate for the modernization of Leopard 2A4 tanks for the Polish army has form...