Army News
US Army testing next-gen Sig Sauer XM7 Rifle and XM250 Automatic Rifle
Fort Campbell is testing some of the Army’s newest weapons that have the potential to redefine the capabilities of U.S. infantry forces. Last month...
US 92nd Engineer Battalion practice water crossings with Abrams tank and Bradley IFV
US troops conducted a vital water crossing exercise in Georgia, partnering with engineers from the 18th Airborne Corps and tank operators from the ...
US Army invests $84 Mn in QinetiQ next-gen bomb suits for enhanced EOD capabilities
To upgrade its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities, the U.S. Army has awarded an $84 million contract to QinetiQ's U.S. subsidiary for t...
Russian troops use Soviet-era S-60 anti-aircraft gun for rapid fire on Ukrainian targets
As reported by EurAsian Times, Russian troops are using Soviet-era AZP S-60 anti-aircraft guns in indirect-fire artillery-like roles on Ukrainian p...
Canada's Leopard 2 main battle tank fleet faces uncertain future
As reported by Defense News on October 3, 2023, Canada is presently deploying 15 of its Leopard 2A4 tanks on an overseas mission for the first time...
Galvion to demonstrate ‘Charge on the Move’ vehicle-mounted power solution at AUSA 23
Galvion, a world leader in power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, will be demonstrating their “Charge on the M...
Royal Thai Army modernizes artillery with Nexter LG1 Mk III howitzers
The Royal Thai Army is on the path to modernizing its artillery systems. On November 28, 2020, the army announced it would purchase 12 LG1 Mk III 1...
Poland fortifies its skies with advanced PATRIOT PAC 3+ System
Poland has deployed the PATRIOT air defense system at Warsaw-Babice airport. The announcement was made by the Polish Ministry of Defense on October...
Spectra Group SlingShot satcom system selected for US Army Project Capstone 4
Spectra Group, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, in partnership with Inmarsat, has been selected to...
US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $52 Mn radar contract for Lithuania
As recently tweeted by AirPower 2.0, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a substantial contract worth $52 million by the United States Air Force. This...
Strix from Slovenia Unveils Revolutionary Stealth Electric E-Motorbike for Military Operations
The Slovenian company Strix has introduced the world's first stealth and waterproof electric e-motorbike, tailor-made for military and armed forces...
Indra demonstrates LANDEF electronic ground combat suite to Spanish army for intelligence and electronic support missions
At the Foro Ejército Empresas, a defence industry forum held in Toledo (Spain) from 4-5 October 2023, the Spanish company Indra showcased the LANDE...
Prototype of 40-ton Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 travels 530 km without intermediate charging
Development engineers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks have successfully completed a test run across the Alps with the battery-electric eActros 600 f...
Slovakia to invest $17 Mn for 5,000 US M4A1 5.56mm assault rifles
On October 4, 2023, the Slovak Ministry of Defense announced plans to acquire 5,000 M4A1 assault rifles, accompanied by a comprehensive set of acce...
Ukraine to host joint howitzer production with BAE Systems in 2024
Ukraine is set to welcome BAE Systems or a joint production of howitzers starting in 2024. This development was announced by Oleksandr Kamyshin, Uk...
General Dynamics to Unveil Final Version of US Army M10 Booker Combat Vehicle at AUSA 2023
Washington D.C., United States, October 5, 2023 - At the next edition of AUSA the Association of United States Army (AUSA) defense exhibition that ...
Smartshooter secures follow-on contract to supply US Army with more Smash 2000L Fire Control Systems
In collaboration with DRS Rada and HDT Global, the companies will present HDT’s Hunter Wolf, a 6x6 unmanned ground vehicle equipped with the DRS Ra...
Rheinmetall to supply more SurveilSpire surveillance systems to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has again been awarded a contract to supply automated reconnaissance systems to Ukraine. The order was placed by the German government....
Spain to get $2.8 Bn of PATRIOT Configuration-3+ modernized fire units
On October 4, 2023, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Spain. The proposed sale, valued ...
Greek army aviation to get Israeli Rafael Spike NLOS antitank missiles
Greece is set to strengthen its defense capabilities by acquiring Spike electro-optically anti-tank missiles from Israel, according to an announcem...