Russia 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 ArticleAfghan Taliban integrating sniper teams into units
The Afghan Taliban have integrated sniper teams into their new units in southern Helmand Province, a local resident recently told IHS Jane's on condition of anonymity. Called qet'a, the units consist...
View ArticleSaab set to finalise AT4 CS variant qualification for Roquette NG
Key Points French Armed Forces will be the launch customer for the new AT4 CS HE and AT4CS ER variants Initial tranche will be delivered to the French Armed Forces in Q3-Q4 2017 Saab Dynamics is in the...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: CZ Bren 2 assault rifle makes international debut
Small arms manufacturer Ceská zbrojovka is showcasing its latest Bren 2 assault rifle outside of the Czech Republic for the first time at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris. Deliveries of the Bren 2 - which is...
View ArticlePT Pindad launches new SS assault rifles, 9 mm sub-machine gun
Key Points Indonesia has officially launched the latest iterations of its SS rifle series Models represent PT Pindad's latest effort to position its products for the international market Indonesian...
View ArticleFrance looks to order a fourth B2M multimission ship in 2016
Key Points France plans to purchase a fourth B2M multimission ship from Kership On entering service, the ships-in-class are being deployed to support French overseas territories The French Navy is...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Raytheon Elcan Optical sights down under
Raytheon Elcan Optical Technologies announced at Eurosatory 2016 that the Australian Department of Defence has selected the Elcan Spectre DR1-4x dual-role weapons sight as the standard issue for...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Iveco Defence Vehicles unveil new generation LMV
Based on its experience in the design, development and production of the Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) Iveco Defence Vehicles have developed the LMV 2, which is being shown for the first time at...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: FN Herstal slims down its mounting
FN Herstal has developed a new mounting plate for pintle-mounted airborne weapon platforms that is understood to have reduced the weight by as much as 30% over an existing mount. The use of composite...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: BAE Systems Archer partially strikes its target
The fate of 24 BAE Systems FH-77 BW L52 Archer (6 x 6) self-propelled artillery systems remains unknown according to the company after they announced at Eurosatory 2016 that they had begun deliveries...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Airbus completes first trials of HForce helicopter weapon...
Airbus has completed the first firing trials of its HForce helicopter armament system, the company announced at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris from 13 to 17 June. The modular system, which has been under...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Russian Udav pistol to finish state trials by late 2016
Russia's Precision Machine-Building Scientific Research Institute (TsNIITochMash) design bureau will have finished the state trials of its new Udav pistol by late 2016, a Russian defence industry...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Nexter develops new ARX25 remote turret
Nexter debuted a new remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a 25 mm cannon at Eurosatory 2016 in Paris from 13-17 June. The ARX25 is armed with the same 25 mm M811 dual-feed cannon that is fitted to...
View ArticleNew Syrian Army claims it was attacked by Russia
The New Syrian Army (NSA) - an anti-Islamic State group backed by the US and its allies - claimed on 16 June that it had been attacked by Russian aircraft more than 10 times. The claim was made using...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: Nexter Systems launches ARX 25 weapon station
Nexter Systems has developed the new ARX 25 land remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) using internal research and development funding. This is understood to have been ordered for installation on a...
View ArticleEurosatory 2016: KMW launches new FLW500 weapon station
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann has launched the FLW500, which is the latest entry to its FLW family of remote weapon stations (RWS) at Eurosatory 2016. The latest FLW500 has a typical weight of 500 kg above the...
View ArticleMMP enters final qualification phase
Key Points Series production of elements of the MMP system now under way Initial deliveries of a full MMP capability to French armed forces scheduled for mid-2017 The French Direction générale de...
View ArticleDETRAC develops remote weapon station
Malaysia's DETRAC is in the final stages of developing a new remote weapon station (RWS). The RWS programme was initially backed by DEFTECH, but after funding ceased DETRAC continued the effort with...
View ArticleIraqi forces make rapid advances in Fallujah
Iraqi forces have made surprisingly rapid progress in clearing Islamic State fighters from Al-Fallujah since they broke through the outer layer of defences on the south side of the city on 8 June....
View ArticleRoketsan markets new Tiger surface-to-surface rocket
Turkey's missile house Roketsan has released a new 300 mm calibre surface-to-surface rocket solution, designated 'Tiger' for the international market. Development of the Tiger started at the end of...
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