DVD 2018: MBDA teams with Kongsberg to integrate MMP onto remote weapon stations
European missile house MBDA demonstrated a proof-of-concept mounting for the Missile Moyenne Portée (MMP) anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) on a Kongsberg M153 Protector remote weapon station at the DVD...
View ArticleMexican military shows off new equipment
The Mexican armed forces presented new weapons and vehicles during the country’s Independence Day parade, held in Mexico City on 16 September. The event saw 18,420 military and federal police personnel...
View ArticleCzech MoD seeks SHORAD SAM system
The Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in late June that it is resuming the search for a replacement for obsolete Russian-designed 2K12 Kub mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems in service...
View ArticleDenel’s Miniaturised Guidance System moves towards tests
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics’ Miniaturised Guidance System (MGS), formerly called AcuFuze, is being internally developed to boost artillery accuracy for 155 mm artillery projectiles and unguided...
View ArticleMauritius arms Do-228 MPAs with gun pods
The Mauritius Coast Guard Maritime Air Squadron (MAS) has acquired 7.62 mm machine gun pods for its HAL Do-228 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), Jane’s confirmed during a visit to the MAS base at the...
View ArticleUS Army issues prototype draft for 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad Weapons
On 4 October the US Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, on behalf of Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW), issued a draft prototype opportunity notice (PON) for Next Generation Squad Weapons...
View ArticleIndia signs deal for S-400 systems despite threat of US sanctions
Key Points India’s anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 air-defence systems has gone ahead The deal threatens to invoke US sanctions under CAATSA India signed a USD5.5 billion deal with Russia on 5...
View ArticleRaytheon, Saab disclose Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition development
Raytheon Missile Systems and Saab Dynamics have disclosed details about the co-design and development of the first guided round for the 84 mm Carl-Gustaf reloadable weapon system. The munition –...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: Israel’s Smart Shooter offering rifle-mounted C-UAS fire-control...
Israel’s Smart Shooter is expanding its line of SMASH rifle fire-control systems and has demonstrated the devices for US military personnel, company officials said at the annual Association of the...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: Plans in place to manufacture 6.8-calibre bullets for US Army’s...
US Army plans are in place to produce a 6.8-calibre bullets for the army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons-Rifle (NGSW-R), according the head of the Futures Command General John Murray. Speaking with...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: US Army doubles new cannon range
With an eye towards catching up to Russian cannon capabilities, the US Army recently test fired its new long-range cannon artillery and doubled its range. During the Association of the United States...
View ArticleDenel launches new RCG30 remotely operated turret
The Mechatronics business unit of South Africa’s Denel Vehicle Systems has developed a remotely operated turret armed with the Denel Land Systems 30×173 mm GI-30 cam-operated cannon and a coaxial 7.62...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: US Army Extended Range Cannon Artillery programme eyes 130 km range
The US Army aims, via its Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) programme, for howitzers to reach out to 130 km or farther in range, and several technology solutions are now emerging. The army’s...
View ArticleIDF reports another Iron Dome misfire
A false alarm caused an Iron Dome air-defence system to unnecessarily launch an interceptor, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported on 11 October. The launch happened as sirens sounded in areas of...
View ArticleDecision on the German Army’s next assault rifle is postponed to 2019
A German Army lieutenant colonel has revealed to Jane’s that a decision on the German Army’s next assault rifle has been postponed but disclosed that a final decision should be made during the first...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: SIG Sauer unveils .338 Norma Magnum-chambered MMG
SIG Sauer unveiled a new medium machine gun (MMG) chambered for the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge at this year’s Association of the US Army symposium (AUSA), held in Washington, DC, from 8 to 10 October....
View ArticleAUSA 2018: New details emerge on 6.8 mm Textron Systems NGSWs
Textron Systems confirmed to Jane’s during the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual conference that its submissions for the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSWs) requirement –...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: IXI EW presents Dronekiller rifle
IXI EW presented its IXI Dronekiller rifle at the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA’s) annual conference, held from 8–10 October in Washington, DC. The rifle is designed to disable unmanned...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: General Dynamics' Lightweight Medium Machine Gun undergoes...
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ (OTS’s) Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG) has undergone a substantial number of modifications to its internal and external components. The weapon is...
View ArticleAUSA 2018: Knight’s Armament Company unveils 6.5 mm LAMG
Knight’s Armament Company unveiled its Light Assault Machine Gun (LAMG), which is chambered for the 6.5 mm Creedmoore (CM) cartridge, at this year’s Association of the US Army symposium, held in...
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