2021
Defenture grows and develops new modular tactical vehicles
Defenture, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-end tactical vehicles for both special forces and light infantry units, welcomes investm...
Nexter 120 SHARD new generation of antitank ammunition
Nexter Munitions demonstrates its capability for innovation by presenting the 120 SHARD ammunition, a high-performance product available at short n...
IDEX 2021: Adasi launches QX-2 smart loitering munition
Adasi, a subdivision of EDGE Group, launched its brand new family of smart loitering munitions on the first day of the International Defence Exhibi...
More than 110 combat training events held in the Russian Central Military District in February
In February, in the formations and military units of the Russian Central Military District (CVD), more than 110 combat training events of various l...
Thailand tests indigeneous DTI7 assault carbine
The DTI7 small arms research and development project developed in collaboration between the Defense Technology Institute of Thailand and Thai KHT F...
Italian Beretta ARX160 assault rifle seen in Russian commandos service
Russian special operations forces, often referred to collectively as SSO, were recently seen sporting an Italian Beretta ARX160 assault rifle, Dyla...
Saab to supply Carl-Gustaf M4 and ammunition to Estonia
Saab has received an order for deliveries of Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons and ammunition to the Estonian Armed Forces. The order value is approximitly 10...
4GD completes British Army immersive training SmartFacility installation
Close-combat immersive training specialist 4GD has completed the installation of a new Level 2 SmartFacility training solution for the British Army...
US Army deploys Patriot and AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense missile system in Eastern Syria
In late February 2021, photos purportedly showing short-range AN/TWQ-1 Avenger air defense missile systems being transported on a highway from Iraq...
Chinese PLA advanced field air defense missile HQ-17AE cleared for export
China unveiled its domestically developed, latest generation troop-accompanying field air defense missile system, the HQ-17AE, announcing its avail...
Remdizel develops new variants of Taifun-K MRAP vehicles
Russia’s JSC Remdizel is expanding its family of Taifun-K mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles, Designer General of the company Igor Zar...
IDEX 2021: EDGE ADASI new armed robotic vehicle ARV based on NIMR Ajban 440A 4x4 armored
ADASI, a UAE-based company, a leader in the development of autonomous systems and services, and a subdivision of EDGE, the UAE’s advanced technolog...
Brazilian army launches program to modernize its EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 armored vehicles
According to information published by the InfoDefensa website on March 7, 2021, the Brazilian army has launched a request for information to modern...
Indian army trains Turkmenistan Special Forces
The Indian Army has started training of Turkmenistan Special Forces in combat free fall as a precursor to a series of customized courses to follow ...
IDEX 2021: Otokar from Turkey displays Safa tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle
At IDEX 2021, the International Land Defense Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Turkish company Otokar exhibits its Safa tracked armore...
IDEX 2021: Otokar displays Arma 6x6 and Cobra II 4x4 with new generation Cobra II MRAP
Otokar’s modular armored vehicle Arma 6x6 offers superior mobility, high mine and ballistic protection, as well as medium and high-caliber weapon s...
IDEX 2021: Otokar introduces Akrep IIe electric armored vehicle on international markets
One of the regular IDEX participants, Turkish company Otokar participates in the 2021 edition in order to meet with its more than 55 end-users from...
IDEX 2021: Kia showcases next-gen Light Tactical Cargo Truck concept for South Korean army
South Korean manufacturer Kia displays its next-generation light tactical cargo (pickup) truck intended for the South Korean army.
Rostec preparing TOS-2 Tosochka heavy flamethrower for state tests
Subsidiaries of Rostec - the military division of PJSC Motovilikhinskiye Zavody and NPO SPLAV im. A.N. Ganichev - started preparing the TOS-2 "Toso...
Thales UK to supply more SHORAD air defence missiles to British Army and Royal Marines
The British MoD anounced that a GBP 98.4 million contract, supporting 119 jobs, has been extended to maintain Short-Range Air Defence (SHORAD) for ...
