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Rwanda exercises new ATMOS 2000 howitzers
The SOLTAM ATMOS 2000 self-propelled howitzer seen during Exercise 'Hard Punch'. Source: Paul KagameAirshow China 2016: CASC unsheathes its Hidden Blade lightweight missile system
The Hidden Blade multirole missile system is designed to provide dismounted troops with a means of defeating low flying aircraft and ground-based vehicles in a compact and lightweight package. The missile itself is only 690 mm long. Source: IHS/Kelvin WongAirshow China 2016: NORINCO lifts lid on 40 mm case telescoped weapon
NORINCO VP10 8x8 APC fitted with a remote weapon station armed with a NORINCO 40 mm CTWS and 7.62 mm co-axial MG. Source: Christopher F FossUkrainian firm develops handheld variant of AGS-17
Kiev-based Precision Systems has developed the RGSh30: a handheld version of the Russian-made AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher. Source: Reuben Johnson
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New Belarus-developed armoured vehicle emerges
Belarus' Minotor-Service has used internal research and development funding to develop a new 4x4 multi-purpose amphibious armoured vehicle to the prototype stage. Designated Vitim, the vehicle has a monocoque all-welded steel hull that is claimed to provide protection from 7.62 mm ammunition fired
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Czech Army receives new Bren 2 assault rifle
The Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) has received its first batch of Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) 806 Bren 2 assault rifles. The rifles are the first of 2,600 ordered in May for CZK417 million (USD16.6 million). The first batch was delivered in early November, will the entire order due to be delivered by
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Lithuania buys Accuracy International AXMC sniper rifles
The Lithuanian Land Forces has received its first Accuracy International AXMC bolt-action sniper rifles, the country's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. According to the MoD, the rifles were bought under a EUR1.3 million (USD1.4 million) contract with Accuracy International (AI). By the end
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Germany, France to renew assault rifle talks
France and Germany are planning to renew talks about selecting a common individual weapon for their armed forces. A discussion between Germany's defence procurement office (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr - BAAINBw) and the French defence
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IA to induct Excalibur as interim assault rifle
The Indian Army (IA) plans to temporarily induct locally developed Excalibur assault rifles into service until it shortlists a 7.62x51 mm rifle for import over the next few years, sources told IHS Jane's on 24 October. Officials said the IA recently asked the state-run Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)
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Ajax uncovered: Detailing the British Army's latest combat vehicle family
With manned firing trials set to commence in early 2017 ahead of the first Ajax-equipped squadron due to be formed in mid-2019, the British Army is tantalisingly close to fully realising a requirement that can trace its routes through a series of programmes as far back as the early 1980s. IDR examines the development so far -
Dayton's legacy: the Balkans, 20 years on
In the two decades since NATO intervention brought an end to hostilities in the former Yugoslavia peace has largely prevailed within the region's borders, but challenges remain. Jim Dorschner reports -
Eastern promise: Southeast Asian opportunities and challenges
Southeast Asia is becoming increasingly attractive for foreign defence companies looking for new opportunities, but continuing challenges mean gaining market share is far from guaranteed. Jon Grevatt reports
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Rafael unveils 'hybrid' Spike Typhoon MLS development
Key Points New all-missile Typhoon MLS variant deploys two Spike-ER and one Spike-NLOS missile Development expected to be finalised 'shortly Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is evolving a 'hybrid' variant of its Typhoon MLS (missile launch system) family of stabilised naval weapon stations. The
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UK to retire GWS 60 Harpoon at end of 2018
Key Points Retirement of Harpoon will leave RN warships without a heavyweight surface-to-surface guided weapon The United Kingdom currently has no funded programme for a Harpoon replacement The United Kingdom will withdraw the GWS 60/Harpoon Block 1C anti-ship missile from Royal Navy (RN) service
