2018
Vehicle list of Canada's USD15 Bn deal with Saudi Arabia
CBC News managed to obtain the list of vehicles concerned by the USD 15 billion arms deal signed in 2014 between Canada and Saudi Arabia. On top of...
Canada to deploy troops in Mali
The government of Canada will send military forces to Mali this year in response to a request from the United Nations for reinforcing the MINUSMA.
UK boosts its chemical defence capability
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced measures to maintain the UK’s world-leading chemical analysis and defence capability, as he warned...
Turkish forces to replace US in Qatar military base
Qatar recently signed an agreement with Turkey to set up a naval base, a plan that will include a training center for maritime patrols and monitori...
Saudi, US forces continue military training exercises
The joint exercises between Saudi forces and the US Army which began days ago in the kingdom’s Northern Region continued with the participation of ...
Elbit Systems to supply SAR solution to an Asian-Pacific country
Elbit Systems announced on 14 February that it was awarded a $65 million contract by an Asian-Pacific country to provide a comprehensive Search and...
Ukraine launches production of large caliber artillery ammunition
The state-owned joint-stock holding company Artem, which is incorporated in the Ukroboronprom State Concern, has successfully tested 152mm artiller...
Combat robots for Russian troops into serial production in 2018
“The serial production of combat robots for the Russian armed forces may start already this year”, Defense Minister Army General Sergei Shoigu said...
Bundeswehr to expand training mission and advice in Iraq
Germany wants to protect the fragile progress made in Iraq. In that line of conduct, the Bundeswehr is set to expand its training program for Kurdi...
MBDA continues to market its MMP missile for international military market
French Company MBDA continues to market its new MMP Medium Range Missile for the international military market. During DIMDEX 2018, the Internation...
UAE to train Somaliland forces and build a military base
As part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces,...
U.S. Army works with NATO allies in Estonia
Among the things that stand out to many who visit the training area here are the frigid temperatures. Given this challenge, soldiers with the 82nd ...
U.S. Navy wants to use more Washington state parks for stealth SEAL training
The Navy wants to step up special-operations training at state parks along Western Washington coastlines, releasing a proposal that would more than...
New IAG MRAP armored vehicles Guardian Xtreme in 4x4 and 6x6 configurations
In September 2017, during DSEI, the International Defense Exhibition in London, the Company IAG (International Armored Group) based in United Arab ...
New M109A7 self-propelled howitzers tested at Fort Filey
Fort Riley (Kansas) is the historical home of the oldest unit of the U.S. Army, the “Big Red One”, as the 1st Infantry Division is nicknamed. The 1...
Norway will deploy more troops in Iraq to fight terrorist group ISIL
Norway will continue its contribution to the fight against the terrorist organisation ISIL. Norway will maintain its troop contributions from the A...
Denmark will increase its defense budget by 20 percent from 2018-2023
The Danish government (‘Venstre’ (the Liberal Party), the Liberal Alliance and the Conservatives) and the Social Democrats, the Danish People’s Par...
Lithuania discuss with Belgium and UK to adapt JLTV armored to EU standards
On March 13-15 Vice Minister of National Defence of Lithuania Giedrimas Jeglinskas observed tests of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) in Bed...
Thales shot detection system for British Ajax armored fighting vehicle
The British Defence Secretary has today announced a £3.7 million deal to equip the British Army’s next generation armoured vehicle with the latest ...
Ceradyne continues to supply ballistic helmet of the future to US Army
The U.S. Army has awarded Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, an additional $34 million to continue supplying its ballistic helmet of the future. The Int...