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IAV 2021: Rafael offers new Armour Shield KE reactive armour tailored to APFSDS threat
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems detailed its Armour Shield KE explosive reactive armour (ERA) solution at the International Armoured Vehicles online conference on 3...Full story -
IAV 2021: Rafael details challenges of defeating APFSDS long rod penetrators with APS
Defeating advanced anti-armour rounds with active protection systems (APSs) would mark a step change in vehicle defences, but such technology must still overcome notable...Full story -
Philippine Army to receive Brazilian-made Guarani armoured personnel carriers
Israeli company Elbit Systems has been awarded a USD46 million contract to supply Iveco Defence Vehicles Guarani wheeled armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to the army...Full story -
Progression plan: China's advanced technology objectives
Feb 9, 2021, 09:57 by Jon GrevattChina’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–25) will be pivotal in its efforts to develop the advanced technologies it needs to become a world-class military. Jon Grevatt reports...Full story -
China conducts another mid-course anti-ballistic missile test
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) in Beijing announced that China conducted another ground-based, mid-course missile interception test on 4 February, but provided...Full story -
PLA continues modernising land equipment in Xinjiang Military Command
China is continuing to modernise the equipment and enhance the combat capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Force’s (PLAGF’s) Xinjiang Military Command.Full story -
IAV 2021: RBSL unveils ‘Telford Enhanced' armour solutions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) revealed details of two new armour solutions, called the Telford Enhanced Spaced Armour (TESA) and the Telford Enhanced Ceramic...Full story -
Israel completes KC/C-130H upgrades
Israel has upgraded eight Lockheed Martin KC/C-130H Hercules (C-130HI Karnaf [Rhinoceros] in national service) airlifters, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) announced on 7...Full story -
Update: Philippine Navy's second José Rizal-class frigate leaves South Korean shipyard
The Philippine Navy’s (PN’s) future BRP Antonio Luna guided-missile frigate left the facilities of South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in the...Full story -
Update: Footage suggests PLA's Xinjiang Military Command operating Z-20 helicopters
The People’s Liberation Army Ground Force’s (PLAGF) Xinjiang Military Command continues modernising its aerial assets, with footage from state broadcaster China Central...Full story -
Thailand's DTI outlines joint venture plans
Thailand’s Defence Technology Institute (DTI) – a research and development (R&D) under the Thai Ministry of Defence (MoD) – has announced plans to establish joint...Full story -
DARPA's Manta Ray UUV clears preliminary design reviews
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has cleared a major developmental milestone for a key unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) programme, which agency...Full story -
Pentagon seeks industry input on drone-based tactical resupply concept
The US Department of Defense is soliciting industry proposals for a new aerial drone-based tactical resupply platform to support Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT)...Full story -
Aero India 2021: Partnerships on the rise despite Covid-19
The Indian government has said that despite the impact of Covid-19 nearly 150 industry agreements were signed by aerospace and defence (A&D) firms at the Aero India 2021...Full story -
Aero India 2021: HAL delivers five Mk III Advanced Light Helicopters to IN and ICG
The Indian Navy (IN) has received three and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) two Dhruv Mk III Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) from state-owned company Hindustan...Full story -
USAF to buy more BACN
The US Air Force (USAF) plans to strengthen its Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) fleet, with a further six aircraft to be procured over the coming five...Full story -
Navantia begins work on new EU detectability project
Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia has announced it has begun work as leader of a new European Union (EU) project aimed at reducing the signature of warships.Full story -
Dutch CV90s to receive embedded cyber security capabilities
The mid-life upgrade (MLU) of the Royal Netherlands Army's (RNLA's) CV9035NL will include fitting the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) with embedded cyber security...Full story -
Rheinmetall announces organisational restructure
Germany’s Rheinmetall announced an organisational restructuring as part of the company’s strategic realignment on 5 February, in a move that will see the firm reduce its...Full story -
Biden administration unveils force posture review roadmap
United States President Joe Biden is embarking on a plan to “repair alliances and engage with the world,” in part by ending support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen,...Full story