Defence & Security Industry Technology
US Army adapts military-grade steel alloy for 3D printing ultra-strong parts
The new AM materials demonstrated 50% more strength than commercially available materials, Tess Boissonneault reports on 3D Printing Media Network....
US Army snipers field test a more accurate, ergonomic rifle
Eight Ivy Division snipers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team field tested an upgrade to the Army's sniper rifle in the shadows of the fable...
Upgraded version of DT-10PM all-terrain vehicle in service with Russian army
The Russian Defense Ministry military agency has adopted a shipment of upgraded DT-10PM Vityaz transporters for service under the state defense ord...
China working on Mach 6 superguns with magnetized plasma for its artillery
The Chinese army is preparing to test magnetized plasma artillery capable of firing hypervelocity rounds at speeds in excess of Mach 6, six times t...
Russian army boosts the use of parachute systems for airborne troops and vehicles
Russia has developed a new parachute system with oxygen dispensing equipment for jumps from high altitudes to be used by the Russian Airborne Troop...
Export version of Russian T-90MS tank is fitted with tactical information system
The export version of the T-90MS main battle tank of the latest Russian T-90M tank family is equipped with a single tactical-level control, CEO of ...
US Army modernizing electronic warfare capabilities
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Russia: First serial T-14 Armata main battle tanks to be supplied in 2019
The T-14 tank on the heavy tracked Armata platform was launched into batch production after an upgrade. The first batch of 16 tanks will be supplie...
US Army: New virtual trainer improves marksmanship skills
The Louisiana Army National Guard recently trained 12 Soldiers on a new virtual simulation marksmanship training system at Camp Beauregard in Pinev...
M2A5 Bradley Fighting Vehicle concept cancelled, more powerful successor planned
The M2A5 Bradley concept has been canceled in favor of procuring an even more heavily-armed successor sooner, Sebastien Roblin reports on The Natio...
Russia has launched development of new medium-range missile
Russia has launched the development of new medium-range missile weapons, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on February 5, 2019, during a tele-con...
New shelter to protect U.S. soldiers from extreme cold, boost survivability
For soldiers, maintaining communications in tactical command posts without being detected is essential. However, maintaining a low electronic signa...
Rafael video of Spike NLOS anti-tank missile fired from light buggy
Israeli Company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has released a video from a firing test of the Spike NLOS launched from a light buggy (Tomcar).
British Army tests cutting edge virtual reality technology
A software developer has been given a £1million contract to explore how virtual reality can be integrated into the British soldier training.
Individual pistol-launched reconnaissance system Glaz to equip Russian troops
Last Sunday (27th January), an unofficial source in the Russian defence industry, quoted by TASS news agency, said that a new system makes it possi...
U.S. DoD wants a Small Mobile Nuclear Reactor that fits in a C-17 airlifter
The U.S. Department of Defense wants a portable nuclear reactor the size of a main battle tank that’s capable of being lifted to overseas hot spots...
U.S. soldiers test new communication device designed to save lives
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U.S. Marine rifle squads get upgraded night vision devices
An updated helmet-mounted night vision system is beginning to make its way to infantry units. Marine Corps Systems Command accelerated the acquisit...
U.S. DARPA - Teams will test concepts for exploring underground in Subterranean integration exercise
Nine teams will test technologies aimed at revolutionizing how first responders and warfighters operate in the underground domain; exercise will ta...
Leonardo proposes M60A3 tank upgrade solution
The M60A3 Patton upgrade and overhaul programme provides fleet operators with a cost-effective opportunity to enhance the capabilities of the platf...