2019
CBRN military exercise in Jordan for US Army and Jordanian armed forces
In preparation for unexpected chemical agent exposures, U.S. Army Soldiers, with Charlie (C) Troop, 1st Squadron, 303rd Cavalry Regiment (1-303 CAV...
In 2019 NATO members increased defence spending by 4.6 %
Ahead of the meeting of NATO Leaders in London to mark the Alliance’s 70th anniversary, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday (29 Novem...
Uzbekistan adopts Chinese QW-18 MANPADS air defense system
The Uzbek Army (UA) has adopted the Chinese-made QW-18 man-portable air defense system (MANPADS), according to footage published on the official Yo...
Elbit Systems showcases new Vehicular Tactical Computer at NIDV
Elbit Systems is showcasing the seventh generation of its Enhanced Tactical Computer (ETC MK7) as part of the company’s presence in the NIDV Defenc...
North Korea test-fires super-large multiple rocket launcher
The Rodong Sinmun newspaper said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the test-firing of a “super-large” multiple rocket launcher and ex...
Brazil inducts BAE Systems M109A5+ self-propelled howitzers
The Brazilian Artillery conducted a live-fire demonstration of BAE Systems’ M109A5+ self-propelled howitzers, so indicating the introduction of the...
Iveco Defence to deliver 918 12kN mutirole vehicles to the Dutch Army
Following the award announced in September 2019, Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to initially provi...
KPE delivers more Arlan armored vehicles to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) has delivered another batch of Arlan armored vehicles to the Kazakh Ministry of Defense for its Special Serv...
Belgium to replace its fleet of IVECO LMV Lynx armored vehicles
On November 22, the Belgian government announced its decision - which has been pending for some time - concerning the replacement of the 437 Light ...
Russia shows Avangard missile to USA to save New START
The Russian Avangard missile was demonstrated to American experts in the framework of the bilateral treaty on the reduction of strategic offensive ...
Elbit Systems UAVs to be manufactured in Kazakhstan from 2020 onward
On 22 November, Kazakhstan Engineering announced that its subsidiary Kazakhstan Aviation Industry will start assembling Israeli unmanned aerial veh...
Indian Army successfully test-fires Spike LR antitank missiles
The Indian Army has successfully test-fired two newly-acquired Spike LR antitank missiles at the Infantry School at Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, The Econo...
Turkish Roketsan OMTAS antitank missiles test-fired from FNSS PARS 4x4 armored vehicle and Kaplan Medium Tank
On 25 November, SSB (Presidency of Turkish Defence Industries) announced that Roketsan had successfully fired medium-range antitank missiles from m...
Kalashnikov Group to launch manufacturing of PL-15 pistol, SVCh sniper rifle in 2020
Russia’s Kalashnikov Group (a subsidiary of the state corporation Rostec) will launch serial production of two new firearms: the Lebedev PL-15 9mm ...
Rheinmetall sets three new distance records for indirect fire in South Africa
At a test fire event on 6 November at the Alkantpan Test Range in South Africa, Rheinmetall demonstrated its extensive expertise in the world of in...
US military vehicles in Germany fitted with General Dynamics new GPS
General Dynamics Mission Systems installed a new GPS system onto U.S. military vehicles in Germany that allows U.S. forces to operate in an environ...
German army awards FFG contract to modernize Wiesel 1 fleet
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gese...
Russian Central district receives Tornado-S MLRS
The most powerful in the world Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) will be supplied to units of the Central Military District deployed ...
New US Army playing cards military equipment China Russia Iran available via Army Recognition
While smartphones and tablets have transitioned gaming to digital realms, one traditional gaming format remains popular in 2019: playing cards. But...
Rheinmetall to supply Eurospike MELLS guided missiles to German Infantry
Rheinmetall is tasked with supplying key components to Eurospike, the company that manufactures the MELLS multirole lightweight guided missile system.