Rheinmetall’s Ermine hybrid-powered vehicle family provides ultra-quiet electrical mobility for stealth in combat, paired with a low thermal profile. The diesel range extender enables the Ermine to cover distances up to 1,200km and also serves as a mobile power source. Customizable mission modules and a detachable third axle are adding to unmatched adaptability, high payload…
President Donald J. Trump posthumously awards the Medal of Honor to Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman for extraordinary heroism during the March 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan during a White House ceremony, Aug. 22, 2018. Chapman was then inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on Aug. 23, 2018. ————— Keep…
Meet Boxer Cobra: Rheinmetall has developed a bridgelayer version of Boxer based on an idea of the Royal Netherlands Army Engineer Regiment. This capability enables the armed forces to quickly launch and recover bridges up to Military Load Classification MLC 90 (15 m bridge), or MLC 120 (9 m bridge). The system launches the Cobra…
In today’s increasingly complex warfare, with multiple concurrent threats, events and arenas ‒ sophisticated weapons and sensors are critical, delivering essential capabilities for the multidimensional battlefield. Net-centric, net-enabled systems ensure battlespace domination and mission success while safeguarding warfighters – THIS is the power of RAFAEL! The resulting three-dimensional map and real-time updated intelligence infrastructure enable…
On 31 October, Germany’s Minister of Finance and leader of the FDP, Christian Lindner, presented a series of demands aimed at revitalising the German economy. The key demands listed in the unveiled document include: tax reductions for small and medium-sized companies, the postponement of Germany’s climate neutrality deadline from 2045 to 2050, liberalisation of the…
The fifth-generation KAAN fighter, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), was officially unveiled at the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Istanbul. This aircraft, also known as the TF-X, embodies Türkiye’s ambition to become a key player in the design and production of next-generation combat aircraft. Since its maiden flight on February 21, 2024, the KAAN has…
Jean-Paul Faye, head of battlefield at leading missile and missile systems developer, MBDA discusses the five different operational configurations of its land combat missile MMP at Eurosatory 2016. MMP (Missile Moyenne Portee) is the unique fifth generation land combat missile designed by MBDA for dismounted infantry as well as for integration on combat vehicles. MMP…
At the annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 exhibition in Washington, D.C., AM General presented the JLTV A2, a next-generation light tactical vehicle designed to meet the diverse needs of the armed forces while minimizing lifecycle costs. Developed to enhance tactical mobility and improve protection for military personnel, the JLTV A2 represents…
Carlo Giordanello – Sales Business Development – Technical Military Operations Advisor – MBDA Italy – discusses MBDA’s news Coastal Defence System at Euronaval in 2016. MBDA’s Coastal Defence System can provide both the surveillance of maritime coastal traffic and the interdiction of territorial waters to hostile ships and can launch two different missile options: Marte…
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, Hanwha Aerospace introduces the K9A3, an advanced, unmanned version of the renowned K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Developed to meet the requirements of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) missions, the K9A3 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of modern artillery systems. It incorporates various enhancements, including a…
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