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More than one million Kalashnikov assault rifles exported since 2000
Since 2000, Russia’s exports of Kalashnikov assault rifles have amounted to more than 1,000,000 firearms, a spokesperson for the Rosoboronexport ar...
Russian armored vehicle exports exceed 7,000 systems
Russia’s exports of land hardware have exceeded 7,000 systems since 2000, a spokesperson for the Rosoboronexport arms exporting company (a subsidia...
Success story in Europe for Oshkosh Defense JLTV Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
Army Recognition interviewed John M. Lazar, Oshkosh Defense Vice President and General Manager, International Programs, about the JLTV at the oppor...
Some Russian arms do not fall under New START treaty
Russian and U.S. diplomats are discussing numerous issues for the prolongation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). The inclusion of...
China extends its defense law to include more intervention possibilities
China is mulling amendments to its Law on National Defense amid profound changes in the world over the past two decades by adding key formulations,...
U.S. Defense Secretary Esper discusses new technologies designed to give warfighters the advantage
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper spoke on Oct. 15 about Army modernization efforts that harness new technologies that will benefit the warfight...
Russian Defense minister sums up Caucasus 2020 exercise
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu summed up the results of Caucasus-2020 strategic command-staff exercise in the National Defense Command Cent...
U.S. Army to discontinue Asymmetric Warfare Group and Rapid Equipping Force efforts in 2021
U.S. Army senior leaders announced plans to discontinue both the Asymmetric Warfare Group and Rapid Equipping Force, as the service shifts funding ...
Russian experts assess BMPT tank support vehicle - Part 2
Combat capabilities of a vehicle determine its place in a formation and the missions on the battlefield. As for BMPT, the Defense Ministry plans to...
Exports of Russian BMP-3 IFVs exceed 1 000 vehicles
According to the official catalogue of the Kurgan Machine-building Plant (Kurganmashzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec’s holding High-Precision Weapons)...
Russian experts assess BMPT tank support vehicle - Part 1
The Caucasus-2020 strategic command-staff exercise was a key combat training exam and a platform to test new engagement tactic. One of the elements...
Myanmar Army is largest user of Chinese armament in Southeast Asia
Due to the prolonged embargo from the U.S. and Europe, weapons "made in China" occupy a major proportion in the Myanmar (formerly Burmese) army, ai...
Russian Ground Forces to receive tracked Pantsir air defense systems – Part 2
S300-V4 is the most powerful air defense weapon of the Russian Ground Forces. It replaces S-300V. Both weapons operate in missile brigades subordin...
Russian Ground Forces to receive tracked Pantsir air defense systems - Part 1
Russian S-300V and upgraded S-300V4 air defense launchers will receive short-range air protection. It will be an option of Pantsir launcher upgrade...
French Defense Ministry publishes 2020 key figures
The French Ministry of Defense publishes its annual document presenting the major data of its action in recent months. What budget allocated to Def...
Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defense Part 3
The Russian Defense Ministry is planning to replace Igla MANPADS by modern SA-25 Verba equipped with multispectral homing warheads enabling to see ...
Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defensePart 2
The Russian design of a DART analog has been known for long. It has recently joined the round of munitions of T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle ...
Analysis: Russian Ground Forces build up air defense - Part 1
The Russian Ground Forces have radically mounted air defense capabilities of late. However, they lag behind the Aerospace Forces. It is interesting...
Pakistanese ballistic and cruise missiles produced locally
The strategic competition with India has spurred Pakistani efforts to acquire ballistic missiles, which it claims to have done without assistance.
American paratroopers train with new M17 9mm service pistol of US Army
According to information released by the U.S. DoD on September 2, 2020, U.S. Paratroopers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division ...
