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October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

American Rheinmetall and GDLS Make Progress on the XM30 Future Replacement for the Bradley IFV of the US Army

A significant milestone has just been reached by American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), the U.S. Army’s future Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), which will replace the iconic...

October 18, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

Thailand and Diehl Defense Sign an IRIS-T Short Range Air-to-Air Missile Support Agreement

In order to increase the operational capability and utilization of IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles for its combat platforms, Diehl Defence announced the signing of a support contract with the...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Next-Generation Autonomous Drone Swarms Revealed by Thales AI-powered

Thales demonstrated the feasibility of deploying drone swarms with different degrees of autonomy during flying testing. These tests demonstrate how autonomous systems can lessen the cognitive load on operators...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

The 2025 order for France’s next nuclear aircraft carrier has been confirmed.

The French Ministry of Armed Forces is getting ready to place the order for the long-awaited replacement of France’s premier aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, in 2025.With an...

October 18, 2024
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Missile & Missile Defence

The Japanese Tomahawk SSM will be tested by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 2027.

During the fiscal year 2027, Kawasaki Heavy Industries plans to test launch their new anti-ship missile, known as the “New SSM” (Surface-to-Surface Missile). On October 17, 2024, at the...

October 18, 2024
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Naval Platforms

For its next-generation missile ships, the Indian Navy has chosen GE Aerospace LM2500 engines.

As part of a long-standing collaboration that began in 1986, GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will build and test the engines, which are renowned for their dependability...

October 18, 2024
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Land Platforms

The most recent M2A4E1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle from BAE Systems is unveiled.

More information regarding BAE Systems’ newest infantry fighting vehicle, the M2A4E1 Bradley, was recently made public. This model is one of the most cutting-edge armored vehicles in its class...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

Airbus Completes US Marine Corps First Lakota UH-72 Drone Helicopter Demo Successfully

the successful completion of Marine Corps Air Station’s first Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter demonstration for the U.S. Marine Corps. The Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) system, which was created to...

October 18, 2024
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Soldier Systems

Under the Bi-NYX contract, Thales ships the first 300 pairs of night vision goggles to the French Army.

The first 300 Thales night vision goggles, which were ordered by the French defense procurement agency (DGA) in 2020 as part of the Bi-NYX contract, have been delivered to...

October 18, 2024
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Unmanned Systems

How to Increase Maritime Reach with an Autonomous Fleet of Small, Uncrewed Platforms

With its huge uncrewed autonomous systems (UAS), Northrop Grumman has established itself as a pioneer in technology. Helix and Scion, the company’s two mission-focused autonomous capabilities on the smaller...