Defence`s Feeds

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has announced a new investment into its defence plans, with most of the capital going towards the modernisation of soldier systems and equipment. In May, Defence Minister Mircea Dusa explained to a press conference that the

The United States Army has now begun its roll out of improved M4A1 carbines for standard infantry, updating the original M4 model first introduced in 1994. Changes to the M4 are minor but “greatly” increase capability in terms of accuracy and reliability

A fire broke out on a F-35 Joint Strike Fighter after an attempted takeoff at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The radar-evading, supersonic fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, experienced the emergency on the

General Dynamics demonstrated a prototype of the Protected Mobility Recce Support (PMRS) variant of the UK’s Scout Sp

Harry White in an analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). He has written on issues including defence capability, US strategic policy, Iran’s nuclear program, and Asian security. Harry has master’s degrees in international relations from ANU and the London S

Russian PRP-4A Argus Artillery Reconnaissance Vehicle

Chinese Xian H-6K Long-Range Strategic Bomber

Chinese Dongfeng EQ2050 Light Utility Vehicle

The Indian Navy is assessing new air defence systems for the INS Vikramaditya , its largest warship, after concerns that it is vulnerable to air attacks. The aircraft carrier is not equipped with on-board self defence weapons nor a close in weapon system (CIWS) to shoot down in

The Royal Navy's first ever remotely-piloted air system takes flight. Just 7 months after the Ministry of Defence ordered the system from Boeing Defence UK, footage has been released showing ScanEagle taking flight from HMS Somerset in the Gulf. The system, whic

Indian Arihant Class Ballistic Missile Submarine

Russian Ural Taifun Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle

Belarussian MZKT-7301 Heavy Utility Truck

Belgian / Swedish CV90105 Prototype Light Tank

The Pentagon, already seeking to keep F-35 Joint Strike Fighter costs from soaring sky high, has now put the entire fleet on the ground. The Department of Defense grounded all F-35's over the weekend, The Wall Street Journal reported, concerned over an engine oi

The acquisition of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) by African states has attracted significant attention. But are such vessels truly the answer to Africa's issues? A series of questions must be asked to determine their suitability including what threat are they being used to reduce,

The U.S. Department of Defense  has released a list of its top 30 suppliers in a move to increase competitive contracts in the sector and boost incentives for its “top performers.&rdqu

Chinese H-6 Medium-Range Bomber

General Dynamics European Land Systems displayed the newest member of the Piranha family this week at Eurosatory in Paris. The Piranha 3+ is the new generation of the company’s successful Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) family featuring improved protection and mo

CMI Defence and BAE Systems Hägglunds unveiled a new medium tank concept at Eurosatory this week based on the Cockerill XC-8 tur