2018
Afghan armored unit disappearing, T-55 and T-62 MBTs getting derelict
Surviving old T-55 and T-62 tanks of the Afghan army are still in action throughout the country but they are gradually succumbing to the ravages of...
China: HD-1 supersonic cruise missile tested by Hongda Blasting Company
Last 15 October, China-based Guangdong Hongda Blasting Company claimed that it had successfully tested a new supersonic cruise missile not intended...
Iran: Bavar-373 air defense missile system has vertical launchers
The Bavar-373, Iran’s indigenous long-range air defense missile system, is equipped with vertical launching systems (VLS). The is undergoing compli...
South Korea army will receive more wheeled armored vehicles for infantrymen
South Korea's Army unveiled an ambitious plan Thursday, October 18, 2018, to equip all of its infantry squads with advanced wheeled armored vehicle...
U.S. would like to improve military cooperation with China
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe agreed with the United States Secretary of Defense James Mattis Thursday Octobe...
Largest military exercise in the history of Croatian armed forces
Croatian armed forces have performed large military exercises during three days from the 12 to 15 October 2018, code named Velebit 18 - Joint Force...
Thailand shows interest to purchase Ukrainian BTR-4MV1 8x8 armored
According a press releases on October 10,2018, published on the official website of Ukroboronprom, the Ukrainian state defense agency for the milit...
Latvia: last M109A5 self-propelled howitzers from Austria delivered
The Latvian national armed forces have now received all the self-propelled feeds purchased from Austria. On Friday, October 19, Defense Minister Ra...
Russia: R-149MA1 command and staff vehicle adopted for service in Southern Military District
New R-149MA1 command and staff vehicles meant for command and control in field conditions have come into service with a command formation of the 58...
Newcon Optik chosen to provide handheld precision targeting solutions to Canadian army
On 15 October, Newcon Optik announced that it has been awarded an important Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) supply contract for its s...
Third batch of ASTROS MLRS vehicles delivered to Brazilian Army
AVIBRAS delivered the third batch of ASTROS vehicles to the Brazilian Army in a ceremony on September 28th, at the 6th GMF (Grupo de Mísseis e Fogu...
Latvia receives first batch of Polaris MRZR-2 and Sportsman Big Boss tactical vehicles
National Armed Forces have received the first 18 "Sportsman Big Boss" and MRZR- 2 military tactical vehicles in scope of the US government’s Foreig...
INKAS undiscloses its new Superior APC AMEV armored vehicle
The Canada-based armored vehicle manufacturer Inkas recently unveiled a new APC, called the Superior. The Superior is a capable multipurpose vehicl...
Turkey successfully tests new anti-tank vehicles
In June 2016, FNSS Savunma Sistemleri has been awarded a contract by the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to supply 260 antita...
Russian engineers start mine clearance in Laos
On 15 October, a detachment of the International Mine Action Center of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation started its demining mission in t...
British soldiers from the Royal Engineers teach Kenyan engineers
Soldiers from Catterick based 32 Engineer Regiment, Royal Engineers, teach Kenyan engineers how to prepare explosive charges during Exercise Askara...
Azerbaijan's army training to fire 9K33 Osa anti-aircraft missiles
According to the combat training plan for 2018, the air defense units of Azerbaijan's army conducted tactical exercises in various firing ranges, t...
Estonia to purchase new long-range antitank weapons
The Estonian Centre for Defence Investment said on 12 October that it is to buy at least 18 antitank missile systems with ammunition. The potential...
Firing of Chinese HQ-22 air defense missile system
The Chinese last-generation, medium-range HQ-22 air defense missile system is a development of the well-known Chinese HQ-12 (KS-1 series) manufactu...
Russia to deliver first S-400 missile systems to India within two years
The first deliveries of S-400 air defense missile systems to India will take place within two years, Dmitry Shugaev, head of Russia’s Federal Servi...