Return of the WIG: Airfish strives for breakthrough
Singapore’s Wigetworks is pushing the envelope of wing-in-ground effect technology with its Airfish 8 prototype crafts, and aims to be the first to bring these sea-skimming marine vehicles into mass...
View ArticleDenmark introduces CAESAR 155 mm, Piranha 120 mm indirect fire systems
The Danish Army indirect fire support capability is being refreshed with the introduction of two new systems: the French Nexter Systems CAESAR 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled (SP) artillery system and...
View ArticleIndonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks
Indonesia has reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) developed by Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian land systems company PT Pindad. On...
View ArticleIDEX 2019: UVZ looking at alternative applications for 57 mm gun
Russia’s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) is investing in further developing its new rapid-firing 57 mm gun, a source from the company told Jane’s at the IDEX defence show held in Abu Dhabi on 17–21 February....
View ArticleRaytheon completes static test of DeepStrike rocket motor
Raytheon disclosed on 23 April that it has successfully completed the first static test of the new solid rocket motor for its DeepStrike hypersonic surface-to-surface missile. The test, conducted at...
View ArticleBelarus develops new surface-to-air missile system
Belarus has developed a new surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, dubbed TRIO, to reinforce its air force’s strike capabilities and to combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Belorussian state...
View ArticleUS army solicits industry help with APS tracking and fire control sensor
As the US Army moves forward with its multipronged approach for fielding active protection systems (APSs) on its fleet of ground combat vehicles, it is now seeking industry proposals for a tracking and...
View ArticleIDEX 2019: UVZ looking at alternative applications for 57 mm gun
Russia’s Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) is investing in further developing its new rapid-firing 57 mm gun, a source from the company told Jane’s at the IDEX defence show held in Abu Dhabi on 17–21 February....
View ArticleIndian Navy orders 16 ASW craft from two local shipyards
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed separate contracts with two state-owned shipbuilders for the construction and delivery of 16 anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft (ASWSWCs) to the...
View ArticleDutch army acquires new mortars
The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) published a request for information (RFI) for the procurement of 81 mm mortars on 23 April. A long-term framework agreement is to be signed covering the entire...
View ArticleIDEF 2019: BMC presents T1 Altay technology demonstrator
Key Points An example of the Altay MBT reflecting its final production standard was displayed at IDF The vehicle featured an APS, extensive side armour and bar armour to the rear A technology...
View ArticleIDEF 2019: Aselsan expands SARP family with Zafer RWS
Aselsan has unveiled a new member of its SARP remote weapon station (RWS) family at the International Defence Industry Fair 2019 (IDEF 2019) exhibition, held in Istanbul from 30 April to 3 May. The RWS...
View ArticleIDEX 2019: Aselsan Serdar weapon aims for export market
Aselsan has completed development and testing of its latest Serdar anti-tank missile launching system (ATMLS) remote weapon station (RWS), and production can commence as soon as orders are placed. This...
View ArticleBelarusian special forces receive first Kaiman armoured reconnaissance vehicles
The Belarusian Special Operations Forces’ (SSO’s) 103rd Airborne Brigade has received its first batch of Kaiman armoured reconnaissance vehicles (ARVs), a Belarusian Ministry of Defence (MoD) source...
View ArticleArmadillo TA-2 70 mm rocket launcher set for qualification trials
A prototype of the Armadillo TA-2 70 mm mobile tactical rocket launch system, which was developed by Brazilian privately owned company Mac Jee Indústria de Defesa, will undergo qualification at the...
View ArticleIDEF 2019: Alkar 120 mm mortar enters Turkish service
The Aselsan 120 mm Alkar rifled mortar system has now entered production and been deployed by the Turkish Gendarmarie, installed in the rear of the BMC Vuran 4×4 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP)...
View ArticleIsrael unveils electro-optic sighting device for fast-moving aerial threats
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has unveiled a new electro-optic (EO) sight system that is expected to provide a day/night rapid target acquisition capability to target small, fast-moving aerial...
View ArticleIDEF 2019: Roketsan develops Tanok tank ammunition
Turkish company Roketsan exhibited Tanok, a 120 mm laser-guided tank ammunition it has developed, at the 14th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul between 30 April and 3 May....
View ArticleIDEF 2019: FNSS reveals completed Marine Assault Vehicle
FNSS has revealed the first complete prototype of its marineassault vehicle (MAV), or ZAHA (Zırhlı Amfibi Hücum Araçları), at the International Defence Industry Fair 2019 (IDEF 2019) exhibition held in...
View ArticleIDEF 2019: Aselsan details Ihtar UAV defence system
Aselsan gave details of its Ihtar unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defence system at the 2019 IDEF, which was held in Istanbul from 30 April to 3 May. Developed in co-operation with the Turkish armed...
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