On May 9th, Victory Day parades commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II took place across various cities in Russia. Among these cities was Tula, where an array of military vehicles was showcased, including the attention-grabbing AG34 all-terrain vehicle, dubbed the “monster buggy” by media outlets. The AG34 boasts a […] The post Russian military unveils “monster buggy” at military parade first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S.-based Teledyne FLIR Defense company is introducing its latest innovation, the Rogue 1 loitering munition system, at the ongoing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week convention in Tampa.  The new Rogue 1 loitering munition system, known popularly as “suicide drone,” is a vertically launched and landed small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) designed to deliver precise, […] The post Teledyne unveils new suicide drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have unveiled a promotional video showcasing their modified M1A1 (Situational Awareness) SA Abrams tank, shedding light on its distinctive features compared to the standard US Army version. Released footage reveals notable differences in the Ukrainian configuration, including a unique armor package and reduced weight. X (Twitter) user Ronkainen’s insightful observations […] The post Analysts reveal differences of Ukrainian Abrams variant first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The British military has recently conducted trials of a cutting-edge mobile directed energy system under Project Ealing. This innovative project harnesses radio frequencies to disrupt circuits, potentially providing a solution to counter drone threats. Additionally, plans are underway to deploy laser weapons by 2027, marking a significant advancement in military technology. Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), […] The post British Army conducts trials of directed-energy weapon first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Dramatic footage has emerged of the destruction of the first Supacat HMT-based AIM-132 ASRAAM “Franken-SAM” launcher operated by the Ukrainian military. The launcher vehicle, which served as a short-range surface-to-air missile system, was targeted and destroyed by Russian forces using a Lancet loitering munition, resulting in fire and ammunition detonation. The British developed “Franken-SAM”, equipped […] The post Russian forces destroy Ukrainian “Franken-SAM” launcher first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Elbit Systems, an Israeli-based prominent defense technology company, has announced that it will supply Crossbow mortar systems to an unnamed country as part of a $53 million deal. The contract entails supplying the Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar Systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for installation on the Pandur 6×6 APC […] The post Israel to supply mortar systems to mystery customer in Europe first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Russia’s Kurganmashzavod, a subsidiary of the Rostec defense conglomerate, has supplied the Russian Ministry of Defense with a new batch of fighting vehicles. This includes BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles equipped with additional protection kits, including the “Nakidka” camouflage systems, as well as BMD-4M airborne infantry fighting vehicles. The delivery of these combat vehicles to the […] The post Russian military receives new batch of fighting vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A U.S. Army soldier, whose identity remains undisclosed, was apprehended in Vladivostok, Russia, last week on charges of criminal misconduct, confirmed a spokesperson from the U.S. Army on Monday. According to Cynthia Smith, the Army’s spokesperson, the soldier was taken into custody on Thursday, with his family duly notified of the situation. While stationed in […] The post US Army Soldier detained in Russia first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The Israeli military’s 401st Armored Brigade seized control of the Gazan side of Rafah Crossing this morning, cutting off access from the Salah a-Din road in eastern Rafah. Simultaneously, the Givati Brigade secured the eastern part of the city in a swift overnight operation. According to IDF reports, approximately 20 gunmen were neutralized during the […] The post Israeli forces capture Gazan side of Rafah crossing first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Turkish armored vehicle manufacturer FNSS showcased its latest innovation, the PARS III 6×6 vehicle with the TEBER-II 30/40 remote controlled turret (RCT), at the DSA 2024 Exhibition in Malaysia. The PARS III 6×6 Armoured Fire Support Vehicle, with a maximum combat weight of 25,000 kg, stands out with its formidable capabilities. Powered by a diesel […] The post Turkish armored vehicle maker unveils new fire support vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more