Slovakia procures domestically produced Zuzana 2 155 mm SPHs
The Slovak government on 23 May approved a Ministry of Defence (MoD) request for a EUR175 million (USD206 million) procurement of 25 ShKH Zuzana 2 155 mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) for the Slovak...
View ArticleSOFIC 2018: USSOCOM eyes 6.5 mm ammo for new Sniper Support Rifle and Assault...
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) plans to approach industry to satisfy a requirement for 6.5 mm intermediate-calibre ammunition, in a move which could signal the proliferation of a new...
View ArticleRussian defence minister reviews development of Central and Eastern MDs
On 25 May, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu reported to Russia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) board on developments in the Central and Eastern Military Districts (MDs), including a fairly...
View ArticleAustralia launches first Pacific Patrol Boat
Key Points Australia has launched the first vessel under its Pacific Patrol Boat security assistance initiative First vessel is on track for delivery to Papua New Guinea in October 2018 Australian...
View ArticleIndia’s OFB unveils 155 mm Sharang towed gun
The Indian Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has displayed its newly developed 155 mm/45 calibre Sharang towed gun at the Defexpo 2018 exhibition in Chennai. The Sharang, which...
View ArticleKADDB showcases new artillery systems
Jordan’s King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) of Jordan has completed initial firing trials of a locally developed 155 mm/39 calibre wheeled self-propelled (SP) artillery system...
View ArticleIndia completes trials of licence-built FH-77B howitzer
India’s state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has successfully completed the final round of trials of its licence-built, upgraded Dhanush FH-77B 155m/45 cal towed howitzer, paving the way for the...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Hirtenberger increases first round accuracy by the GRAM
Hirtenberger Defence Europe has produced an innovative new aiming system for its range of 60 mm mortars called Grid Aiming Mode (GRAM), it was announced during the Eurosatory show in Paris. Target data...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: ST Engineering, Hirtenberger collaborate on 120 mm mortar
Singapore’s ST Engineering Land Systems division Hirtenberger Defence Systems (HDS) signed an agreement on 12 June to co-operate on 120 mm mortar systems. Under the agreement, HDS’s UK branch will...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Elbit announces new mortar guidance kit
Elbit Systems has announced a new guidance kit for 120 mm mortar rounds, which is designed to provide a lightweight precision capability for existing mortar shells. According to Ori Naor, programme...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Estonia orders more Mistrals
Estonia has signed a contract with MBDA to acquire more Mistral manportable short-range surface-to-air missiles during the second day of Eurosatory 2018, which is being held in Paris on 11–15 June, the...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: MMP missile fired over 5,000 m
The French Army has fired Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) medium-range missiles over a range of 5,000 m as it prepares for operational deployment, MBDA, the system’s manufacturer, announced on 10 June, on...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Expal unveils upgrade to EIMOS mortar system
Spain’s Expal unveiled a new upgraded variant of its EIMOS truck-mounted mortar system at the Eurosatory trade show in Paris on 13 June. Key upgrades include changes to the system’s inertial navigation...
View ArticleAzerbaijan displays new long-range missile systems
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed on 11 June that it has acquired both Belarussian Polonez and Israeli LORA precision surface-to-surface missile systems. The MoD released photographs...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Yugoimport offers fire support solutions
The complete range of Serbian company Yugoimport’s truck-mounted self-propelled (SP) artillery systems was displayed for the first time outside the country at Eurosatory 2018. Firing trials for...
View ArticleMalaysia’s Kembara Suci develops 4×4 SOV
Malaysia’s Kembara Suci has developed a new special operations vehicle (SOV) using internal funding to meet the potential requirements of the Malaysian Army. The service tested the vehicle in late...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Bosnian Serb company TRB presents its first pistol
Tehnicki Remont Bratunac (TRB), a defence and security company based in Bratunac, Republika Srpska (RS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), promoted its new RS9 Vampire pistol at Eurosatory 2018, held in...
View ArticleEurosatory 2018: Arquus readies Hornet RCWS
France’s Arquus (previously Renault Trucks Defense) has completed development of the Hornet remote controlled weapon system (RCWS) which will be fitted to future French Army armoured fighting vehicles...
View ArticleSOFEX 2018: Terminator ATGW enters production
Jordanian firm Jadara Equipment and Defence Systems has completed development and commenced production of the new Terminator anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) system. This comprises a tripod-based...
View ArticleNexter details 155 mm Katana precision-guided projectile
Nexter Munitions has revealed fresh details about its Katana family of 155 mm precision guided munitions (PGMs), which is under development as a private venture. Previously known as the Menhir, the...
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