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27 February

Several rifle cartridges with brass casings and pointed bullets displayed against a black background.

Exploding Swiss Ammo Splits Into Four Effectors to Counter Drones

A Swiss firm is stepping into counter-drone warfare with its own take on explosive bullets, introducing a multi-effect concept compatible with 7.62mm and 5.56mm cartridges.

26 February

Saab's Loke c-UAS comprised of the Giraffe 1x radar and Trackfire remote weapon station in the snow

Bea Castañeda

Giraffe 1X Radar: Compact Eyes for the Modern Battlefield

This explainer breaks down how the Giraffe 1X radar delivers rapid deployment, 3D air surveillance, and low-altitude threat detection.

25 February

US Navy SEALs in winter warfare gear conducting tactical training in an Arctic environment, featuring Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmets and specialized arctic combat equipment.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat

Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.

25 February

Pakistan is wary of attacks on its soldiers by TTP militants.

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghan and Pakistani Forces Trade Fire at Border

Afghan and Pakistani forces traded fire at their border on Tuesday, officials on both sides said, while blaming each other for the outbreak of violence.

24 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Rolls-Royce America Secures $73.5M Merkava Tank Power-Pack Deal

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5-million contract to supply power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks.

24 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Ireland Plans $1B Order for French Armored Vehicles

Ireland is reportedly set to place a major order with France for 400 armored vehicles.

24 February

Jodesz Gavilan

Germany Receives First Patria 6×6 Armored Vehicles

Patria has handed over the first batch of 6x6 armored vehicles to Germany, marking the start of the country's transition to a modern protected mobility fleet.

23 February

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery, Long Range Fires Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, demonstrate the capabilities of one of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon Transporter Erector Launchers participating in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 2, 2024. Through the use of designated airspace, BE 24-3 provides Airmen, allies and partners a flexible, combat-representative, multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing, tactics development, and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. David Kim)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Deletes New Dark Eagle Hypersonic Weapon Photos as Fielding Nears

The US Army briefly published and then removed new official images of its Dark Eagle Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, offering rare updated views of the system as it nears operational fielding.

23 February