Defence & Security Industry Technology
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...
Worldwide used Rheinmetall Fuchs - Fox 6x6 armored transport vehicle
With over 1,400 units built, Rheinmetall’s 6x6 Fuchs / Fox armoured transport vehicle is one of the world’s most widely used tactical wheeled vehic...
Vietnamese army still uses Browning M1919 machine guns
One of Military Region 9's soldiers taking part in live-fire exercise was spotted using a Browning M1919 .30 caliber machine gun, VietDefense repor...
Analysis: Bangalore torpedo continues to be used by engineer troops of US Army
Bangalore torpedo continues to be used by engineer troops of U.S. Army to clear obstacles and performs demolition missions. On April 23, 2020, U.S....
Chinese VT4 tank fitted with FY-IV ERA Explosive Reactive Armour against Tandem Warhead ammunition
According to new pictures published on April 22, 2020, to the China Defense Blog, the latest version of Chinese-made Main Battle Tank (MBT) VT4 is ...
New CM-34 8x8 IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle of Taiwanese Army
According to a tweet released by Kevin McCauley, the Taiwanese armed forces (also called the Republic of China Army or RoCA) have started training ...
The power of short range air defense in U.S. Armed Forces
The Counter-Rocket Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) system of systems was deployed in 2005 to address a joint urgent operational need to defend U.S. tr...
Iran army inducts new drones, upgrades older UAVs
According to Radio Farda (Iran), a large number of new combat and reconnaissance drones were delivered to the Iranian army on Sunday, April 19, and...
Russian Marker UGV paired with infantryman and launching kamikaze drone swarms
Russia’s Advanced Research Foundation is progressing with the testing of its unmanned ground vehicles at the edge of current robotics mastery. Unve...
Hybrid combat vehicle Humvee fitted with BMP-1 73mm turret used by Houthi militia in Yemen
Houthi militia in Yemen continues to manufacture hybrid combat vehicles as an American-made HMMWV (Humvee) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehic...