Airshow China 2016: CASC unsheathes its Hidden Blade lightweight missile system
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) unveiled a new lightweight and man-portable precision missile system at the 2016 China International Aviation Exhibition Center (Airshow...
View ArticleIA to induct Excalibur as interim assault rifle
The Indian Army (IA) plans to temporarily induct locally developed Excalibur assault rifles into service until it shortlists a 7.62x51 mm rifle for import over the next few years, sources told IHS...
View ArticleAero India 2017: BEL details RCWS for Arjun Mk II
India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) showcased a Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) that it developed for the Arjun Mk II main battle tank (MBT) at Aero India 2017. The RCWS is armed with the...
View ArticleAero India 2017: Russia completes final qualification trials for 6G27 Balkan AGL
Russia's State Research and Production Enterprise (GNPP) Pribor, a subsidiary of TekhMash Concern, has completed state qualification trials of the 40 mm 6G27 Balkan, and deliveries are due to begin...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Iraq takes delivery of Textron Commandos
The Iraqi Federal Police is currently in the process of receiving the Textron Commando Select armoured vehicles that were ordered last year, Jonathan Dalrymple, vice president for business development...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: China develops SR7 rocket launcher
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has expanded its family of multiple-rocket launchers (MRLs) with the development of the SR7. The SR7 is a lightweight system that is based on a 6x6...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Groza-R enters C-UAV fray
KB Radar Design Bureau has developed a manportable counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) system, unveiling the package at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to Jane's , Zhybul Siarhei Victorovich, head...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Fantom emerges with new weapons system
Ukraine's Spets Techno Export has integrated an anti-tank missile launcher onto its Fantom (Phantom) unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), unveiling the configuration at IDEX 2017 in Abu Dhabi. The Fantom was...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Emirati SOV contest heats up
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) contest for a new special operations vehicle (SOV) became more complicated at the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi when Nimr Automotive unveiled its new Rapid Intervention...
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Burevestnik unveils new 30 mm remotely operated turret
Russian company Burevestnik displayed its 30 mm remotely operated turret for the first time at the IDEX show held in Abu Dhabi. A Burevestnik representative told Jane's that the turret was developed to...
View ArticleCzech Army receives new Bren 2 assault rifle
The Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) has received its first batch of Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) Bren 2 assault rifles. The rifles are the first of 2,600 ordered in May for CZK417 million (USD16.6 million)....
View ArticleIDEX 2017: Nimr contracted to deliver 1,500 Jais vehicles to UAE military
Nimr Automotive will build 1,500 of its new Jais armoured vehicle for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) military, it was announced during the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi. Nimr said it had been awarded three...
View ArticleLithuania buys Accuracy International AXMC sniper rifles
The Lithuanian Land Forces has received its first Accuracy International AXMC bolt-action sniper rifles, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. According to the MoD, the rifles were...
View ArticlePicatinny Arsenal advances M777 extended range howitzer
Picatinny Arsenal engineers are progressing work with their M777 extended range (ER) howitzer, based on the 155 mm M777 towed artillery system, and expect to soon test the weapon with new ammunition....
View ArticleNORINCO develops 76.2 mm mobile air-defence system
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has released details of its latest 76.2 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), which is designated as the SA2. The SA2 is mounted on a 6x6...
View ArticleUS Army aims for new precision-guided mortar competition next year
The US Army is moving ahead with a programme to buy a new 120 mm High Explosive Guided Mortar (HEGM) and replace its current precision-guided HE mortar, according to Picatinny Arsenal. A solicitation...
View ArticleRDM qualifies rocket-boosted 155 mm V-LAP
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has completed the qualification of its extended-range 155 mm M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (V-LAP) for an international client, the South African company...
View ArticleAnalysis: Iran unveils Karrar upgrade for T-72 tanks
ANALYSIS Iran has unveiled what it presented as a new tank called the Karrar, but is clearly a T-72 upgraded with a new turret and other systems. The Karrar was unveiled during a ceremony attended by...
View ArticleEIMOS mortar system trialled in new vehicle configuration
Spain's Expal has demonstrated its EIMOS mortar system integrated on a four-seat URO VAMTAC ST5 light utility vehicle. During the live-fire exercise EIMOS operated alongside Expal's wider battle...
View ArticleUS Army to trial 60 kW laser for vehicle-mounted air defence
The US Army will soon experiment with using a 60 kW solid-state laser for air defence missions, according to Richard DeFatta, director of the Future Warfare Center at US Army Space and Missile Defense...
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