Rheinmetall has developed a new modular unmanned ground vehicle called Multi Mission Unmanned Ground Vehicle (MM UGV), which the firm revealed as part of “Infantry System”. The MM UGV is a wheeled modular unmanned platform with optional equipment. The new unmanned system provides the ultimate in capability and protection by removing UGV operators from hazardous environments. According to […]

Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, is to take part at the International Aviation and Space Show MAKS-2017 to be hosted by the Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovsky, Moscow region, on July 18-23. The special arms exporter is a general partner of the event. “For Rosoboronexport, going to MAKS means a good opportunity to step […]

Defence and security company Saab has delivered Carl-Gustaf M4 multi-role weapons to Slovakia. Delivery took place in mid July 2017. The Slovak Armed Forces are currently equipped with several units of the Carl-Gustaf M3 multi-role weapon. In order to further strengthen their defence capability, Slovakia’s defence ministry decided to acquire the new Carl-Gustaf M4 system, […]

There have been a lot of interesting developments from the US military in the last few years. The development cost of the F-35 Lightning II, once dubbed the most expensive fighter plane ever built, has dropped significantly following better economies of scale. Even so, the development program may push its cost beyond the $1 trillion […]

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully tested a new type of aircraft that will aid the development of future unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for series production. The unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator with the project name SAGITTA flew completely autonomously for around seven minutes over the test site in Overberg, South Africa, on a pre-programmed course. The […]

Elbit Systems announced today it completed the first phase of a next generation development by linking two air training simulators, in remote locations, via a cloud-based simulation environment by providing a common Synthetic Natural Environment (SNE). The company revealed it developed the ability to connect simulators through a secure simulation cloud, using standard protocols, to […]

Under a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the Austrian manufacturer Schiebel will deliver 700 units of the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, one of the world’s most widely used mine detectors for both humanitarian and military purposes. The AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set, suitable for fast, accurate demining in all climates and terrains, […]

State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and accessories. The estimated cost is $1.035 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has requested […]

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has entered a framework agreement with the Bundeswehr to supply over 2,200 state-of-the-art trucks. In embarking on this major project, Rheinmetall will play a leading role in modernizing the German military’s fleet of thousands of logistic vehicles. Awarded by the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) […]

Ukraine’s Ukroboronservice State company has unveiled further details of a Mobile Mortar System concept. The new Mobile Mortar System is intended to for implementation of combat missions in fire support of units comprised of a battery, and as a mobile fire weapon regardless the weather conditions by day and by night rough terrain relief.  The Mobile Mortar System (hereinafter – UV-MMS) based […]