2018
U.S. 1st Cavalry Division launches RQ-7B Shadow UAS
The RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aircraft system's engine roared as it slingshots off a mobile launch ramp at Horsemen Flight Landing Strip in Tr...
British army start biggest military robot exercise in British history
On 12 November, British troops started testing out over 70 examples of futuristic technology including enhanced surveillance drones and unmanned ve...
Indonesia plans to purchase Ukrainian WAC-47 assault rifles from Ukroboronprom
On 12 November, Ukroboronprom announced that the company had signed an agreement on the extension of the military and technical cooperation with In...
British and French paratroopers ready for joint operations
Across two demanding weeks (12-21 Nov) in south-west France, Exercise Falcon Amarante is testing the Airborne Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (A...
AirShow China 2018: Poly Technology Type 66 152mm 6x6 mobile gun howitzer
Chinese Company Poly Technology unveils one new wheeled vehicle mounted Type 66 152mm gun howitzer during AirShow China 2018, Aerospace and Aviatio...
Iran unveils new Seraj indigenous 35 mm automatic gun
During the 5 November wargames held in the Central, Eastern, Northern and Western parts of Iran, Seraj successfully intercepted and destroyed a moc...
AirShow China 2018: Dongfeng CS/SS4 82mm self-propelled mortar system
During the Airshow China 2018 international aerospace exhibition held in Zhuhai from the 6 to 11 November 2018, automotive manufacturer Dongfeng Of...
Indian army received first K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers and M777A2 howitzers
On 9 November 2018, the Indian Army took delivery of the first batch of ten K-9 Vajra 155 mm/52 caliber self-propelled tracked howitzers this month...
Indonesia might buy more Chiron MANPADS systems from South Korea
South Korea could provide Indonesia with additional surface-to-air missiles (SAMs). LIG Nex1 sold the Chiron SAM to Indonesia in 2012. Now, South K...
DRS Sustainment Systems awarded contract by U.S. Army for Joint Assault Bridge
The U.S. Department of Defense announced that a contract has been awarded to DRS Sustainment Systems worth $17.2 million for the acquisition of Joi...
Iran tests modified version of air defense missile systems
On 5 November, Iranian air defense units carried out the operational test of modified versions of two indigenous missile systems during a large-sca...
AirShow China 2018: GL5 hard-kill APS Active Protection System for tanks
Chinese Defense Company NORINCO showcases its GL5 local-made APS (Active Protection System) for combat armored vehicle at AirShow China 2018. The C...
Official handover of M777A2 155mm howitzers for Indian Army
Indian Army celebrated receiving its first M777A2 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers (ULH) at an official handover ceremony November 9, 2018, a key step t...
Air Show China 2018: ZHZ introduces new TD15 high-speed unmanned helicopter
Among numerous new UAVs launched by Beijing Zhonghangzhi Technology Co. Ltd (ZHZ) at Air Show China is the TD15 high-speed unmanned helicopter.
New B100J MRAP vehicle introduced by BAIC Group at Air Show China 2018
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co., Ltd (BAIC Group) has been introducing a wide range of new 4X4 vehicles at Air Show China 2018, held last w...
IndoDefence 2018: Radio Hill Technologies unveils handheld Dronebuster Block 3
The Dronebuster Block 3 is claimed to be the only handheld drone defeat solution approved for joint NATO operations. Radio Hill Technologies presen...
Air Show China 2018: Jonyang launches new JYL-913Q assault bridge
At Air Show China 2018, held last week in Zhuhai (Guangdong), Guizhou Jonyang Kinetics Co., Ltd, unveiled the new JYL913-Q assault bridge.
Netherlands: new DMV Anaconda tactical military vehicles for Korps Mariniers
In 2019, the Mariniers Korps (Marine Corps of The Netherlands) will receive 46 DMV Anaconda 4x4 tactical vehicles. The DMV Anaconda is a completely...
IndoDefence 2018: Indonesian artillery unveils experimental buggy for hostile fire detection
The Indonesian artillery has developed an ultralight 4x2 buggy equipped with a detection system locating enemy fire with acoustic sensors. At IndoD...
Second batch of Rheinmetall Skyshield air defense systems for Indonesia
On 8 November, Rheinmetall announced that Indonesia would receive its second Skyshield short-range air-defense system late in 2019, an announcement...