Northern Helmand district of Sangin on the brink of falling again
Afghan National Army (ANA) officers in the district of Sangin in northern Helmand province have warned they are under heavy pressure from the insurgency and that the district is on the brink of falling...
View ArticleSingapore Airshow 2016: Malaysia acquires additional M134D miniguns
Malaysia will purchase another 20 Dillon Aero 7.62 mm M134D Miniguns, which will be installed on the First Win mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle - marketed in Malaysia as the Deftech AV4 -...
View ArticleIndia kicks off FICV programme
Six Indian companies submitted their proposals to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 15 February for the Indian Army's INR1 trillion (USD 14.92 billion) Future Combat Infantry Vehicle (FICV) programme....
View ArticlePoland buys 200 squad grenade launchers
Poland has ordered lightweight 40 mm RGP-40 revolver-type grenade launchers from Zaklady Mechaniczne Tarnow (ZMT), making the Polish Land Forces the first European army to introduce this type of weapon...
View ArticleIndian MoD approves private sector ammo production
India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the manufacture of assorted ammunition for the Indian Army by private sector manufacturers in order to reduce imports and end the enduring monopoly of the...
View ArticleUS Army's Picatinny Arsenal develops new weapons lubricant
The US Army is developing a new surface treatment meant to ease weapon maintenance and improve reliability, under an effort spurred by the sandy and dusty conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan. When...
View ArticleRussia donates 10,000 AK-47s to Afghanistan
Russia has donated 10,000 AK-47 assault rifles and about one million rounds of ammunition to Afghanistan as part of its military aid to the country. The arms and ammunition arrived on 24 February in a...
View ArticleMexican Air Force may purchase Dillon Aero M134 Miniguns
The Mexican Air Force (FAM) has been authorised to procure equipment to be fitted on Mil Mi-17 'Hip' transport and assault helicopters and Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk utility helicopters for a total of...
View ArticleIsraeli Navy adapts patrol boats for new threats
The Israeli Navy's fleet of fast patrol boats is adapting to new roles and threats. Divided into three squadrons, the boats are tasked with defending Israel's Mediterranean coastline - an area that...
View ArticleEnforce Tac 2016: Bundeswehr buys G29 sniper rifle for its special forces
The German armed forces have signed a contract with a local C.G. Haenel for 115 RS9 bolt-action sniper rifles chambered in 8.6x70 mm (.338 Lapua Magnum). While the exact value of the contract is not...
View ArticleAnalysis: Bulgarian ammo features heavily in Syrian weapons seizures
ANALYSIS Rebel weaponry seized in Syria this year have been made up largely of materiel made in Bulgaria, photographs released by the state Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) suggest. The predominant types...
View ArticleUK Royal Marine unit ditches the SA80 for Colt C8
A high-profile UK Royal Marine unit has been re-equipped with the Colt Canada C8 carbine to enhance its ability to protect the Royal Navy's nuclear deterrent submarine base and nuclear weapon convoys....
View ArticleNew Zealand Defence Force selects Glock 17 pistol
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has ordered the Glock 17 Gen4 semi-automatic pistol as its new service pistol. A NZD1.8 million (USD1.19 million) contract has been placed with Australian company...
View ArticleSwedish Army set for latest RBS 70
The Swedish Army is set to take into service Saab's RBS 70 NG (New Generation) very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system, IHS Jane's has learned. Speaking during an exercise on the island of...
View ArticleBritish Army to review use of belt-fed weapons and light mortars
The British Army is to review the use of belt-fed weapons by dismounted infantry platoons, according to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) official responsible. The justification for the review is because...
View ArticleMotor Sich proposes Ukrainian Mi-8 MSB-V upgrades, new variants
Ukraine's Motor Sich is offering a number of indigenously developed enhancements for the Ukrainian army's Mi-8 MSB-V medium multirole helicopters, which are aimed at addressing threats posed by...
View ArticleRomanian orders more Spike-LR missiles
Romania has placed a EUR130 million order for a consignment of Rafael Spike-LR missiles, Romanian defence officials have told IHS Jane's . The negotiations began in 2014-2015 and the agreement was...
View ArticleRussia producing 92 Kornet-D SPATGMs
The Russian military has ordered 92 9P163-3 Kornet-D (AT-14 'Spriggan') self-propelled anti-tank guided missile (SPATGM) systems, according to a Russian defence industry source. "In 2015 92 VPK-233116...
View ArticleThird Arabian Sea arms shipment seized in six months
ANALYSIS Previously rare events, there have now been three major arms seizures by the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) in the Arabian Sea in the last six months. The latest seizure was made by the French...
View ArticleSupporting role: FFG firms up Wisent 2 specs
Key Points The Wisent 2 Support Vehicle is being offered as a multi-role platform for battlefield recovery or combat engineer missions It can be based on a Leopard 2 MBT hull Flensburger Fahrzeugbau...
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