Denmark seeks bids for new service pistol
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has announced a request for tenders for the procurement of a new service pistol for the armed forces. The seven-year framework agreement...
View ArticleKAC introduces enhanced Stoner 63 LMG
Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has developed a new version of its Stoner 63 machine gun – the Stoner Extra – Light machine gun (X-LMG). The innovative Stoner 63 was an early 1960’s attempt to provide...
View ArticleVietnam expands firearms manufacturing capacity
The Vietnam Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced an expansion in the manufacturing capacity of one of its main firearms manufacturers. The development is the latest highlighted by the MND...
View ArticleChina's Beijing Sifang Automation readies SeaFly multirole USV for production
Beijing Sifang Automation (Sifang) – a research and manufacturing company specialising in power automation and generation, as well as transportation systems – plans to roll out a production-ready model...
View ArticleUkroBoronProm unveils T-72AMT
Ukraine’s defence export agency UkroBoronProm has unveiled a new upgraded variant of the T-72 main battle tank (MBT) known as the T-72AMT. Developed as a private venture by the Kiev Armoured Plant, the...
View ArticlePrivate industry help sought to help kickstart ‘Make in India’ projects
Key Points The Indian Army is to release 11 projects worth USD2.75 billion under the 'Make in India' initiative Indian private-sector companies are being asked to participate to short-circuit the...
View ArticleAuditors deny Glock's protest of US Army handgun award to Sig Sauer
A bid protest filed by small arms manufacturer Glock, challenging the US Army's new sidearm contract with Sig Sauer, has been denied by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The long-running XM17...
View ArticleNORINCO demonstrates GL5 APS
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) has released details on a previously opaque active protection system (APS) known as the GL5. The hard-kill APS was demonstrated during a live-fire...
View ArticleNORINCO rolls out VP10 8x8 vehicle variants
China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) has developed new variants of its export-oriented 8x8 VP10 armoured personnel carrier (APC), Jane's has learnt. The baseline VP10 APC is typically operated...
View ArticleArmy-2017: Tractor Plants modernises BMD-4M
Russia's Tractor Plants Concern has showcased the BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) upgraded with the new Sinitsa (Titmouse) combat compartment at the Army-2017 international...
View ArticleArmy-2017: Kalashnikov develops SVCh family of sniper rifles
Russia's Kalashnikov Group, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, has developed the Chukavin SVCh family of semi-automatic sniper rifles, which it unveiled at the Army-2017 international...
View ArticleUpdate: US Marine Corps exploring new 5.56 mm bullets
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is exploring new bullets fielded by the US Army and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as potential replacements for the corps' 5.56 mm M855 rounds. During a 6 June hearing,...
View ArticleRoyal Marines ramp up rescue role training
The Royal Marines have stepped up their training and preparation to carry out joint personnel recovery (JPR) missions from the Royal Navy’s (RN's) new Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers ahead of a...
View ArticleZALA Aero develops counter-UAV system
Kalashnikov Group subsidiary ZALA Aero Group unveiled a manportable counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system at the Army 2017 exhibition, held near Moscow from 22-27 August. The company’s REX 1...
View ArticleNORINCO VN4 WAV receives firepower boost
The China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) 4x4 VN4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) has been fitted with a remote weapon station (RWS) to provide a higher level of accurate firepower. NORINCO is...
View ArticleArmy-2017: Russia’s SFU rolls out Chaborz M-6 buggy
Russia’s Special Forces University (SFU), which is based in Gudermes, Chechnya, has unveiled its latest Chaborz M-6 multipurpose buggy at the Army-2017 international military-technical exhibition. The...
View ArticleArmy-2017: Kalashnikov unveils BK-16 fast attack craft
After the acquisition of the Rybinsk Shipyard, the Kalashnikov Group is diversifying its boat portfolio, which includes the BK-16 fast attack craft (FAC) unveiled at the Army-2017 exhibition. The BK-16...
View ArticleArmy-2017: Kalashnikov demonstrates electric motorcycle for special forces
Russia`s Kalashnikov Group, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, has demonstrated a new electric motorcycle for special operations forces at the Army-2017 international military-technical...
View ArticleKalashnikov expands small arms portfolio
The Kalashnikov Group, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, has been expanding its product portfolio. The company displayed its latest small arms designs at the Army-2017 military-technical...
View ArticleNigerian Super Tucano package includes laser-guided weapons
Nigeria has requested Paveway II and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for the 12 EMB 314/A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft it is planning to acquire. The US Defence...
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