2020
Dutch army and Rheinmetall renew framework agreement for ammunition
Rheinmetall and the Dutch procurement agency Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) have renewed and expanded their longstanding framework agreement f...
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin awarded contracts for ICBMs
Northrop Grumman Systems will be awarded a $22,990,520 cost-plus-fixed-fee task order for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Operational...
Parsons Government Services to supply MRAP RADBO systems to USAF to clear runways from unexploded bombs
Parsons Government Services Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a $39,934,030 contract for the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Recov...
India has successfully test-fired gun launched anti-tank missile from Arjun tank
According to a Tweet released by Sam Cranny-Evans on September 23, 2020, India has conducted the first successful test-firing of a GLATGM (Gun Laun...
aunav unveils aunav.NEO explosive disposal robot with variable geometry
On Sept. 23, aunav launched its new robot, the aunav.NEO, which is the only explosive disposal robot in the world equipped with a variable geometry...
British Royal Marines Commandos select Cordura Nyco for uniform
Chosen for its durability and high-performance characteristics, Cordura NYCO fabric is being used to produce the next generation of highly advanced...
U.S. Marine Corps selects Orion for tactical communications systems
Ultra is pleased to announce that the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command branch has placed a US $31M order for Ultra Orion X500 radio systems for th...
Ukrainian and U.S. special operations forces train together
Ukrainian and U.S. special operations forces soldiers conduct static-line and free-fall training as part of a multinational exercise that includes ...
USMC Rough Terrain Container Handler reaches full production
A U.S. Marine Corps vehicle designed to transport International Standards Organization containers to supply Fleet Marines just reached a key acquis...
FN America to deliver M249 Squad Automatic Weapons to U.S. Army
FN America LLC, Columbia, South Carolina, was awarded a $78,709,973 firm-fixed-price contract for M249 Squad Automatic Weapons. Bids were solicited...
French Defense Ministry orders 313 Griffon and Jaguar armored vehicles
Florence Parly, French Minister of Defense, welcomes the order by the General Directorate of Armaments (DGA), on September 15, 2020, of 271 VBMR Gr...
China deploys PHL-03 300mm rocket launcher vehicles in Tibet region
According to a video released on the Internet on September 21, 2020, the Chinese army has deployed PHL-03 300mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System...
FN Herstal issues White Paper on Small Arms Management
Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of small caliber weapons and associated weapon systems and ammunition FN Herstal presents its White Paper o...
Contract for Kongsberg USA to qualify XM914 30mm remote weapon station for US Marine Corps
According to a press release published on September 21, 2020, Kongsberg Protech Systems USA has been awarded a contract to qualify an XM914 (30mmx1...
Arquus displays updated technology achievements
On Sept. 17, 2020, Arquus organized an « Arquus Day » to publicly unveiled the ARMIS 6x6, its new tactical truck but it also showcased its latest a...
Arquus unveils ARMIS 6x6 tactical truck
On Sept. 17, 2020, French armored vehicles manufacturers Arquus organized an « Arquus Day » which was an opportunity to concretely present the vehi...
Nigerian army gets South Korean K152 APCs
Nigeria is a very dynamic designer and manufacturer of armored vehicles, be it light, medium-weight or heavy APCs. Why did its army import South Ko...
Thailand orders more US Stryker 8x8 armored vehicles
According to information published by the Thai Armed Force Blog on September 21, 2020, the Thai army will procure more Stryker ICV ( Infantry Comba...
Lewis Machine and Tool to supply grenade launchers to U.S. Army
Lewis Machine and Tool, Eldridge, Iowa, was awarded a $17,031,520.00 firm-fixed-price contract to order M203/M203A2 grenade launchers and spare par...
US Army deploys Bradley M2A3 IFVs tracked armored vehicles in Syria
According to pictures released by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on September 19, 2020, U.S. Army has deployed Bradley M2A3 tracked armored I...