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21 October

Indian Army Buys 30,000 Night Vision Weapons Sights in $75M Deal

The Indian Army has awarded defense firm MKU Limited a contract to supply 29,762 Netro NW 3000 Night Vision Weapon Sights.

21 October

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Trio of Defense Leaders Join Forces on US Army’s Next-Gen Modular UGV

AM General’s next-gen UGV is a modular hybrid-electric platform on a HUMVEE chassis, delivering over 30 kilowatts of exportable power with drive-by-wire controls.

20 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany, Netherlands Procure 270 Boxer Armored Vehicles for $5.25 Billion

Germany and the Netherlands have contracted a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS for the procurement of 270 Boxer armored vehicles.

17 October

A U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tanks from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division move to position to be secured for transportation at the Port of Agadir, June 3, 2022, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by PFC Donald Franklin)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery

The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.

17 October

L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone system mounted on a GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris Installs VAMPIRE Anti-Drone System on GM Defense ISV Platform

L3Harris Technologies has integrated its proprietary VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle, giving users a mobile and cost-effective way to defend against small drones.

17 October

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Skyborne Introduces Four-Legged Marksman

Skyborne Technologies is giving military forces a new assistant: a robot dog that can engage multiple targets with improved precision.

16 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine to Procure Upgraded Body Armor for Soldiers

The Ukrainian government has approved the procurement of new modular body armor designed to provide enhanced protection for personnel.

16 October

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Sends More Military Vehicles to Ukraine

Japan has shipped another batch of military vehicles to Ukraine, adding 30 more units as part of its ongoing support program for the country’s defense efforts amid the Russian invasion.

16 October