Bangladesh Coast Guard takes delivery of two indigenous harbour patrol boats
The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) has recently inducted two indigenous harbour patrol boats - CGS Boleshwar (pennant HPB 4903) and CGS Tentulia (HPB 4904) - into its fleet on 15 March. Constructed at...
View ArticleG36 investigation raises questions about German service rifle
The German Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a statement concerning the reliability of the Heckler & Koch G36 service rifle on 30 March, prompting statements from Defence Minister Ursula von der...
View ArticleLAAD 2015: Russian Bazalt allowed to export APS-defeating RPG-30
The RPG-30 disposable anti-tank rocket launcher, developed by Russia's Bazalt, was marketed for export for the first time at the LAAD 2015 exhibition, held in Rio de Janeiro from 14-17 April. "Only on...
View ArticleAtlantis develops long-range 40 mm grenade
The Atlantis Corporation in South Africa has developed an innovative long-range 40x46 mm grenade that is compatible with standard low-velocity grenade launchers. Atlantis previously developed a...
View ArticleIndian rifle, carbine procurements delayed again
The Indian Army's long-delayed efforts to procure 5.56 mm close quarter carbines and multi-calibre assault rifles have hit another roadblock. Official sources said user trials featuring three rival...
View ArticlePoland looks to order 200 new helicopters
Poland needs to eventually buy 200 new helicopters to replace its currently used ageing Soviet-made Mil Mi-8/17, Mi-14, and Mi-24 and US Kaman SH-2G helicopters, according to the Polish minister of...
View ArticleMexican Air Force EC725 forced down by cartel attack
A Mexican Air Force (FAM) Airbus Helicopter EC725 medium transport helicopter was forced to conduct an emergency landing after it was attacked over Casimiro Castro-Villa Purificacion, Jalisco, on 1...
View ArticleBrazil set to develop new patrol ship
Brazilian Navy's Ships Project Centre (CPN) has been contracted to design a 500-tonne class patrol ship through an award placed in April. Brazil's state-owned naval project management company (Empresa...
View ArticleSenegalese troops train with RAM Mk 3 vehicles
Senegal has taken delivery of RAM Mk 3 light armoured vehicles, the French Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed on 2 February. The MoD said that French forces had carried out tactical training to prepare...
View ArticleLithuania receives SCAR-H Precision Rifles
The Lithuanian Armed Forces have begun using the FN Herstal SCAR-H Precision Rifle, according to the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD). Chambered in 7.62x51 mm and fitted with 3-12x magnification...
View ArticleTaliban launches attacks in Badakhshan province
The Taliban launched attacks against Afghan National Security Forces' (ANSF's) posts in Warduj in the northeastern province of Badakhshan on 3 May. According to a statement by the Afghan Ministry of...
View ArticlePoland seeks 250 new semi-automatic sniper rifles
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has announced a 'technical dialogue' for the possible delivery of 250 semi-automatic sniper rifles chambered in the 7.62x51 mm NATO calibre to replace the Polish armed...
View ArticleIDEF 2015: Otokar launches Tulpar-S weapons carrier
Otokar unveiled its Tulpar-S weapons carrying vehicle at the IDEF defence exhibition in Istanbul on 5 May. Weighing 15 tonnes and designed to address the Turkish Land Forces' Anti-Tank Vehicle...
View ArticleFrance completes first MMP firing trials
France has successfully conducted the first firing of the MBDA Missile de Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW), the company announced on 12 February. The MMP is a next-generation ATGW...
View ArticleBolivia announces requirement for 40,000 new assault rifles
Bolivian armed forces require 40,000 new assault rifles, adding to the country's ongoing military modernisation programme that includes a new air surveillance radar system and up to 20 new light combat...
View ArticleIDEF 2015: New variants of MPT-76 rifle unveiled
MKEK unveiled two new variants, a carbine and a sniper rifle, based on the MPT-76 rifle for the Turkish Armed Forces at IDEF 2015 in Istanbul. MKEK and KaleKalip company representatives told IHS Jane's...
View ArticleDenel demonstrates truck-mounted T5-52 gun
Denel Land Systems (DLS) took the opportunity to demonstrate its truck-mounted 155 mm T5-52 artillery system during an event held at South Africa's Overberg Test Range in April. The company wanted to...
View ArticleIDEF 2015: 3E EOS AVCI scope selected for MPT-76 rifle
The Turkish Armed Forces have selected the AVCI 1-4x Combat Rifle Scope as an optic for the new 7.62 mm MKEK MPT-76 battle rifle, the manufacturer announced at the IDEF show in Istanbul. "The 3E EOS...
View ArticleIDEF 2015: Azerbaijan displays firearm developments
The Ministry of Defence Industry of Azerbaijan (MODAR) debuted a wide range of new firearms at the IDEF defence exhibition in Istanbul. These included: EM-14 5.56 mm assault rifle, 7.62 mm Yirtiji...
View ArticleRussia's armour revolution
Key Points Russia's 9 May Victory Day Parade in Moscow marked the formal debut for the country's sweeping range of new armoured vehicle designs The parade revealed many new details about the vehicles,...
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