Category: Armament

Tata Advanced Systems is intensifying its collaboration with Airbus SAS to enhance India’s defence supply chain and introduce new products that meet the country’s defence needs. The partnership involves significant investments in developing capabilities, including the manufacture of detailed parts, raw material acquisition, and the establishment of sub-assembly and assembly facilities. The project will unfold […]

Giving a fillip to Government of India’s ‘AatmaNirbharBharat’ vision, Airbus has signed new contracts with multiple India-based suppliers for the manufacturing of components for commercial aircraft. Contracts have been signed with Aequs, Dynamatic, Gardner and Mahindra Aerospace for the supply of airframe and wing parts across Airbus’ A320neo, A330neo and A350 programmes. The latest contracts […]

In June 2022, the German frigate “SACHSEN” successfully completed sea trials of the Laser Weapon Demonstrator (LWD) following its integration on board. The development, construction, and support during these trials were overseen by the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE), a collaboration between MBDA Deutschland GmbH and Rheinmetall, under the coordination of the Federal […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office to design an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aircraft system capable of operating from a moving Navy ship at sea. The AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) demonstrator will be designed as a […]

Rheinmetall and Elbit Systems have successfully conducted a live fire demonstration of an automated 155mm L52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer.  The demonstration of the new system took place in early March 2023 at the Shivta firing range in southern Israel. It was attended by high-ranking officials of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, Germany, the […]

Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is organizing Russia’s joint exhibit at MILEX 2023, an international exhibition and trade fair of arms and military equipment, which will be held from May 17 to 20, 2023 at the Minsk-Arena multifunctional sports and entertainment complex in Minsk, the capital of the Republic of Belarus. “Rosoboronexport is […]

Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide, maintain and operate the Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer system (GMST) for the Boxer armoured vehicles and Challenger 3 tanks under the British Army’s Project Vulcan. The initial phase of delivery of Elbit Systems UK’s systems will support the first arrivals of […]

In the modern naval battlespace, the threat of torpedoes poses complex challenges for not only submarines, but also surface vessels. As the capabilities of torpedoes have advanced, the need for more sophisticated defense has as well. RAFAEL and DSIT have developed a one-of-a-kind solution to address this urgent operational need: a comprehensive torpedo defense suite […]

Dubai Police is collaborating with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. in addressing regional UAS challenges and strengthening security of valued assets through the utilization of multiple different technologies and systems. The two sides have agreed to engage in a program to utilize the DRONE DOME for the Dubai Police’s air defense needs. RAFAEL’s teams and […]