Defence & Security Industry Technology
EDA project aims for multifunctional smart textiles for defence
Smart textiles are a new generation of innovative material offering very interesting multifunctional properties such as being integrable into unifo...
Iranian army still uses US-made 8-inch 203mm M110 self-propelled howitzer
The M110 self-propelled howitzer first entered service with the U.S. Army in 1963 and was used in the Vietnam War. Later versions were used in Oper...
Indonesia upgrades PT-76 light amphibious tank with John Cockerill 90mm Mk III cannon
Indonesian company PT Lumindo Artha Sejati has upgraded the Soviet-made PT-76 light amphibious tank used by the Indonesian Marine Corps. The upgrad...
Russian army receives new 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV 152mm self-propelled artillery howitzers
The Russian Armed Forces have received new 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV 152mm self-propelled howitzers artillery vehicle based on tracked armored chassis, ac...
New U.S. Army 3-D printing study shows promise for predictive maintenance
U.S. Army researchers have discovered a way to monitor the performance of 3-D printed parts, which tend to have imperfections that affect performan...
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory conducts first test of solar power satellite hardware in orbit
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory engineers launched PRAM, the Photovoltaic Radio-frequency Antenna Module, aboard an Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Veh...
Analysis: New combat vehicles and military equipment of Belarus army at military parade 2020
Analysis and technical review by Army Recognition editorial team about new combat vehicles and military equipment presented by Belarus armed forces...
Technology: Spider 57mm short-range air defense RCWS Remote Controlled Weapon Station
The Spider is a new remotely controlled short-range air defense system designed and developed by the Slovenian company Valhalla in collaboration wi...
John Cockerill offers new fire support vehicle based on Boxer 8x8 armored vehicle with 105mm weapon station
According to a Tweet and picture released on Twitter by Nicholas Drummond, a British Defence industry consultant, and commentator, the Belgian comp...
Nanoscale experiments give researchers optimism for stronger, lighter U.S. soldier armor
U.S. soldier armor, such as bulletproof vests and helmets, depends upon high-performance ballistic fibers for its strength and effectiveness. Army ...
Rostec details latest variant of T-90MS main battle tank
Russia’s state corporation Rostec has detailed the actual variant of the newest T-90MS main battle tank (MBT). The company has published infographi...
New French-made Nexter CAESAR 155mm 8x8 self-propelled howitzer of Danish Army
The new CAESAR artillery system of the Danish army is a 155m 8x8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer based on an 8x8 truck chassis produced by the Fren...
Analysis: New Russian army air defense unit on combat duty for Arctic Region - Part 2
Russia continues to strengthen military power in the Arctic region with new air defense units. The region is essential to Russia’s future economic ...
Chinese airborne troops received CS/VN3C 4x4 light armored vehicles with unmanned turret
According to an Internet Chinese military source, the Chinese airborne troops have received a new version of the 4x4 light armored vehicle CS/VN3C ...
U.S. Army researchers integrate power cables in tactical vests for Soldiers
U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) is bolstering dismounted soldiers’ power capabilities by developing integrated, flexible cables for a new generatio...
NIWC Atlantic creates compact, removable networking on the move technology for U.S. Marine Corps
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic engineers have transformed their signature Networking on the Move (NOTM) technology to be compatib...
Russian-made Pantsir-S2 short-range air defense system in service with Serbian Army
On May 2, 2020, the President of the Republic of Serbia and the Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vučić, accompanied by the...
U.S. Soldier Center designs prototypes for lifesaving face masks
Dangerous times call for quick action, including rapid prototype development. With this reality in mind, the Combat Capabilities Development Comman...
Russian S-400 air defense missile system reaches ballistic target at 400 km
Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has conducted a test of the S-400 Triumf (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) air defense missile system (ADS) ag...
Firing tests for new CM-32 120mm mortar carrier armored vehicle of Taiwanese army
According to pictures released on Twitter on April 26, 2020, Taiwan has performed trials and firing tests with the CM-32 8x8 armored vehicle fitted...