New lighter variant FN .50 cal crew-served weapon system launched
FN has developed a new lightweight variant of its widely-fielded .50 cal crew-served weapon system, which will debut at this year’s Paris Air Show Leveraging advanced composite materials, the new lightweight variant will result in a 40% weight reduction compared to previous examples while maintaining the same high-grade performance and quality that FN solutions are […]
Galvion awarded FBI contract for their Hellbender FE helmet
The proprietary geometry of the Galvion Hellbender system maximizes comfort, fit and stability with a unique helmet profile and features the best-in-class APEX liner system Galvion announced on June 9 the successful award of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) contract for their Galvion Hellbender Federal Edition (FE) helmet (previously identified as the Hellbender R7/TE). […]
IDET 2025: Showcasing Mehler Protection’s adaptable defence solutions
IDET 2025 provided a relevant opportunity to meet professionals from across the security and defence sectors Mehler Protection participated in IDET 2025, held from 28 to 30 May in Brno, Czech Republic. As a manufacturer of ballistic protection systems for defence and law enforcement applications, the company presented a focused selection of personal protection solutions […]
Rheinmetall receives major orders for 155mm ammunition from an international customer
Order value in the higher double-digit million Euro range Rheinmetall has received additional major orders for the delivery of 155mm artillery ammunition. An international customer has placed two orders at the subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition to supply extended range, full bore (ERFB) 155mm artillery ammunition worth a total of a high double-digit million amount. The […]
Shell Shock Technologies delivers game-changing Ammo Weight Reduction for Black Hawk missions
Lighter, smarter ammunition increases payload efficiency and firepower by up to 24 percent Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in the ammunition industry, is proud to share new analysis demonstrating a major operational advantage for Black Hawk helicopter missions using its NAS3 casings and lightweight ammo belt links. The data reveals that replacing […]
SMARTSHOOTER awarded a $13M U.S. Army contract for SMASH 2000L fire control systems
The SMASH systems will be integrated into the U.S. Army combat formation SMARTSHOOTER announce on May 28 that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order valued at $13M from the U.S. Army for SMASH 2000L fire control systems. The systems will be deployed as part of the Army’s Transformation In Contact (TIC2.0) […]
Kongsberg Maritime wins waterjet contract with Maritime Partner AS for Danish SAR vessels
The vessels will be constructed at Maritime Partner’s yard in Ålesund, Norway, with deliveries scheduled to begin in February 2027 Kongsberg Maritime has entered into a contract with Norwegian shipbuilder Maritime Partner AS for the delivery of waterjets and control systems for seven new Search and Rescue (SAR) vessels. These vessels are being built for […]
Laser Weapons 100x times cheaper than missiles, but governments yet to utilize them
Ukraine has joined a short-list of countries that have deployed an anti-drone laser weapon, raising interest in the directed energy weapons (DEWs) market The global DEW market was worth $6.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a 17.6% CAGR. Photonics experts raise cost-effectiveness as one of the most appealing factors for the […]
GDELS unveils new tracked artillery system: NEMESIS
Along with the NEMESIS, its wheeled counterpart, the 10×10 PIRANHA AAC, launched in 2024, is also shown at FEINDEF tradeshow for the first time At the International Defence & Security Exhibition FEINDEF in Madrid, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) together with its partner KNDS unveiled mon May 12 the latest innovation in self-propelled artillery: […]
Nammo secures ammunition contract with Sweden
SEK1.8 billion order under new 10-year agreement as Sweden bolsters ammunition supply Nammo has secured a major new order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for small-caliber ammunition, valued at 1.8 billion SEK. This order is part of a recently signed 10-year framework agreement between Nammo and FMV, and represents the largest contract for […]
