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Syria: The Evolution Revolution
Many were stunned at the surprise capture by rebel forces of the Syrian capital, Aleppo, on November 30. ‘Wily guerrilla tactics’ have provided a recipe for battlefield success.
At the recent World Defense Show 2024, Jason Monahan, Vice President and General Manager of General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada, advised an elite audience of defense industry experts, on the importance of attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation of leaders in the defense sector, and offered proven solutions to do so
How can NATO regain its technological and innovative edge?
There is a reason defence is no longer leading the big innovations of our time, says former NATO Assistant Secretary General David van Weel. Fixing it requires a change in procurement and culture.
Hirtenberger "shoot-and-scoot" digital mortar systems at Eurosatory 2024
Integrating digital aiming systems onto commando mortars enables "shoot and scoot" capabilities and increases the first hit probability, says Hirtenberger Defence Systems.
Ensuring Water Security: North Water Greenland's Strategic Water Reserve
In a world grappling with the growing challenges of water scarcity and emergency situations, North Water Greenland emerges as a steadfast guardian, delivering a strategic water reserve through bulk tanker vessels for acute or emergency deployment
Europe seeks advanced air defence systems from Israeli companies
Poland, Romania, and Scandinavian countries are talking with "the right people" in Israel about rapid acquisitions of air defence systems, say sources.
Vasyl Bodnar, Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey talks drones, tanks and returning Crimea home
The end of the war in Ukraine will come much faster if the west supplies fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles, says Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey.
Why the west may be willing to risk revealing its tank secrets to Russia
Tanks bound for Ukraine contain manufacturing and performance secrets, but is the West willing to risk losing them to Russia in return for victory in Ukraine?
Iranian kamikaze drones: An Economical Solution for Russia Instead of Cruise Missiles
As cruise missile stocks decline, Russia has turned to kamikaze drones made by Iran, which experts say could significantly stress traditional air defences.
India and Israel find themselves on opposing sides in the Armenia-Azerbaijan border dispute
At the same time Israel is stepping up its military support for Azerbaijan, India, which is a major buyer of Israeli weapons, is reportedly arming Armenia.
What has Turkey gained by lifting its veto against Sweden and Finland's NATO membership?
At NATO's recent Strategic Summit in Madrid, Turkey lifted its veto against Sweden and Finland joining the military alliance. But what did it gain in return?
Meet the KF51 Panther, Europe's newest main battle tank.
Rheinmetall unveils a new tank, for a new era at Eurosatory 2022 in Paris, the KF51 Panther, which sets new standards in lethality, survivability, and mobility.
Iran and an accelerated nuclear arms race in the Middle East
Could the West's failure to secure a new nuclear deal with Iran, force some Arab and Middle East countries to develop their own nuclear weapon programmes?
UK government inquiry to gather evidence about policing PMCs
A UK government inquiry aims to better understand how private military contractors like the Wagner Group operate, and whether members can be sanctioned.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like conventional warfare on steroids. But focusing on traditional tactics, may prevent us from seeing the advantages of a ‘sneaky war’ against Russia.
Jonny Mortimer Hendry, a former Captain in the Parachute Regiment, is competing in the 250 km Marathon des Sables wearing body armour, to raise awareness of soldier's mental health.
Israel's SPIKE missiles are among the most combat-proven anti-tank guided missiles [ATGM] in the world, but Israel has refused to send them to Ukraine. What is behind its decision?
How does the Russia–Ukraine crisis stack up in terms of numbers?
Ukraine may have strengthened its military power, but Russia's overall military presence on its border and in Belarus is almost equivalent to the size of Ukraine's Armed Forces.
What is Russia's strategy in Ukraine and what would a Russian invasion look like?
By amassing forces on Ukraine's border, Russia is demonstrating to Ukraine and the West that it wants its buffer zone with the West to remain intact and NATO free.
UK MoD is wasting billions of dollars in taxpayers money, according to Labour dossier
The Labour Party's 'Dossier of Waste,' says the UK Ministry of Defence is failing British troops and taxpayers by mismanaging defence contracts worth billions.
Up against a more sophisticated and well-funded Israeli Defence Force, Hamas is using kamikaze drones and rockets it has built with help from Iran or smuggled from Russia.
Israel's Iron Dome Defence System recently celebrated 10 years since its first combat encounter on April 7, 2011. But is it as effective today as it was then?
The pandemic prevented Israeli defence companies from attending IDEX 2021, but future defence co-operation with the UAE looks promising, say officials.
Small unmanned aircraft systems present a growing threat to US personnel, facilities and assets. Now the US Department of Defense has a strategy to counter them.
UK PM Boris Johnson announces £16.5 billion boost for defence spending
The UK MoD's £16.5 billion windfall will be spent on shiny new toys, but legacy platforms still need to be maintained and the Equipment Plan is way over budget.
Following last year's GPS-denial attack, Israel's defence industry has stepped up efforts to combat GPS jamming by adapting systems used for air-borne anti-jamming.
Rheinmetall's newly developed Lynx IFV scores first major order from NATO and EU member country Hungary, which will build some of the vehicles locally.
Trump Makes Good On His Promise to Reduce US Footprint in Germany
US troops to withdraw from Germany in highly politicised move in which President Donald Trump labelled Germany as "delinquent in their 2% fee to NATO.”
Remote Combat Vehicles: Reimagining the Battlefield
Milrem Robotics says its Remote Combat Vehicle, with the Cockerill remote weapons station, could provide additional eyes and firepower on the battlefield or logistics convoys.
The advent of drones like the MQ-9 Reaper have made it easier for militaries to launch attacks like the one the US ordered against Iran's General Soleimani.
George Washington suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the British. But by using guerrilla tactics, he altered the course of the American Revolution.
Guerrilla Warfare: Kings of Revolution, William Wallace was a virtual unknown before he rose up to defeat the British at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The NORA-B52 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer is designed to provide powerful, sudden and rapid fire against tactically, operatively and strategically significant targets at greater distances.
Countries are exploiting the benefits of Unmanned Ground Vehicles to encompass a wide range of missions (combat, ISR, EOD), and work has even begun on an unmanned main battle tank.
UK MoD announces plan to rejoin Boxer programme and not run competition for UK MIV programme after Australia selects the 8x8 for its Land 400 Phase 2 programme.
Active Protection Systems at International Armoured Vehicles 2018
How safe are Active Protection Systems? Israel's Trophy system is "combat proven," whilst ADS's APS has been benchmarked against a civilian safety standard.
Rheinmetall's Lynx - Minimising Technical Risk and Cost
Rheinmetall's Lynx IFV hopes to provide a price point that captures the imagination of the export market. Its first potential customer could be Australia.
Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.
By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017
Russia’s next-generation battle tank, the Armata T-14, is causing a stir with its uncrewed turret, increased lethality and hard-kill Active Protection System.
The first battle tank was developed 100 years ago. As a mobile, protected weapon platform, the battle tank remains an important component of modern ground forces.
EDGE Entity LAHAB Signs Agreement to Further Enhance Safety and Quality of UAE Ammunition. LAHAB will qualify their small-calibre ammunition testing and evaluation capabilities to include NATO standards
World Defense Show 2026 50 percent sold, 20 months before event
World Defense Show 2026-Riyadh, KSA, 18 June 2024-Following the success of its second edition in February 2024, World Defense Show 2026 has registered huge early demand from international exhibitors, with floorspace for the event already 50 percent sold
ARQUUS launches a new Business Unit-ARQUUS TURNKEY SOLUTIONS
ARQUUS At Eurosatory 2024, Arquus, a European leader in wheeled armoured vehicles, proudly announces the launch of its new Business Unit-Arquus Turnkey Solutions
World Defense Show 2024- under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has revealed some of the industry titans and senior government figures who will address the show’s visitors and exhibitors over four days.