The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on September 20 announced that the State Department had made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of Repair and Recertification of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles and support for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Government of Kuwait has requested the replacement...
According to a tweet by the Presidency of the Dominican Republic posted on September 14, 2023, the country’s Armed Forces received 20 URO Vamtac ST5 armored vehicles from the Spanish company Urovesa. These vehicles are equipped with vehicle telemetry technology, satellite connectivity, and high-definition real-time cameras. The handover ceremony took place at the...
On September 14, 2023, BAE Systems announced that its armored articulated all-terrain vehicle, theBvS10, will undergo evaluation by the Indian Army starting this month. For this purpose, the BvS10 has been modified to meet the specific needs of the Indian Army, and BAE has already coined a name for this new variant, the Sindhu. BAE Systems has partnered with Larsen &...
The European leader in land defense KNDS and international defense electronics company Elbit Systems have signed a teaming agreement to develop a new rocket artillery system jointly. According to a press release from Elbit Systems, the agreement, which comes shortly after the signing of an MOU between both companies, realizes, formalizes and implements the strategic cooperation...
Raytheon UK is on the brink of a groundbreaking milestone, as it prepares to receive its inaugural high-energy laser weapon system for testing and integration within the United Kingdom. This development represents a significant leap forward in comprehending the practical deployment of such advanced weaponry. Raytheon UK serves as the British division of RTX’s Raytheon...
A consortium of British SMEs has received a 4-year contract to develop a Field Army-specific version of their decision support tool, Forge. The group consists of Defence software enablers, Hadean, Simulation specialists, ST Engineering Antycip and Data analytics experts, Cervus. Leveraging their understanding of Army Experimentation and their natural synergies as disruptive...
At DSEI 2023, Heckler & Koch is revealing its latest creation, the HK 421 machine gun which is chambered in 7.62 mm x 51 NATO caliber. HK is somewhat reserved about releasing comprehensive details at this stage. However, it is confirmed that the HK 421 operates on an indirect gas pressure system with a rotating bolt mechanism. The machine gun will be available in various...
At DSEI 2023, Rheinmetall is presenting the Caracal Air Assault Vehicle, a 4×4 vehicle based on the chassis from Mercedes-Benz’ new G-model 464 series. The Caracal is the product of a successful collaboration between Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz, and Armoured Car Systems (ACS) and has already gained the approval of both the German and Dutch armed forces. This...
FN Herstal unveils its newly certified Multi Weapon Mount, meeting full MIL-STD specifications and primed for operational use. This addition further enriches FN Herstal’s comprehensive portfolio of top-tier offerings within the Air, Land, and Sea Weapon Systems catalog. The FN MWM is a new weapon mount for ground and naval platforms. The weapon interface can be adapted...
Rheinmetall, a prominent systems integrator in the defense sector, is showcasing its expertise in networking and battlefield digitalization at DSEI 2023. Their approach is focused on enhancing situational awareness and eliminating the “fog of war” by seamlessly integrating sensors, effectors, and advanced human-machine interfaces. Rheinmetall’s journey...