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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 ...
Vietnam no longer considers Israeli-upgraded T-54/55 tanks
A large number of old Russian-amde T-54/55 tanks are still in service with the Vietnam People's Army. But to meet the demands of modern warfare, th...
DRDO offers two options to develop an Indian light tank
Last July, the Indian Ministry of Defence fast-tracked the emergency purchase of light tanks to counter possible attacks by over 20,000 Chinese tro...
Russia and Wagner Group continue military involvement in Libya
U.S. Africa Command has mounting evidence that Russia, through the Wagner Group, continues to position military equipment in Libya capable of condu...
Analysis: Russia develops antiaircraft missile forces
Until 1998, the Russian antiaircraft missile troops were subordinated to the air and missile defense forces. Today, they are a major component of t...
Analysis: the use of drones by Turkey in Libya is a game-changing
Referring to Turkey’s recent use of locally-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in Syria and Libya, along with electronic warfare systems, British ...
Russian Arctic air defense contour close to completion
The creation of the main elements of the Russian Arctic air defense is nearing completion. The region has developed into a place of a standoff betw...
Analysis Russian army S-350 air defense missile system enjoys broad export prospects
The latest S-350 Vityaz air defense missile systems are being supplied to the Russian troops. On the one hand, the supplies confirm that the large-...