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Vehicle makers court Europe’s militaries with hybrid, electric rides

While the civilian vehicle world has successfully deployed hybrid and electric cars onto city streets, the defense sector is just getting started.

Head of US Army combat vehicle modernization moves to Army Futures Command

While the future leader of U.S. Army Futures Command has yet to be named, Maj. Gen. Ross Coffman will pin on his third star and take over as deputy commanding general of the service's modernization branch.

South Korea develops robot for autonomous tunnel exploration

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.

South Korea is trying to double the range of its K239 rocket launcher

The Agency for Defense Development announced its effort, a key part of which is the application of ducted rocket propulsion technology.

US Army lacks plan to modernize Apache helicopter, lawmakers say

The Apache attack helicopter is expected to fly all the way into 2050, but the Army has not articulated its plans to modernize the aircraft. The House Armed Services Committee wants to see a more concrete plan from the service on the helicopter's way forward.

Mobile howitzers take center stage at Eurosatory as artillery battles intensify in Ukraine

On the Eurosatory defense exposition floor, artillery was king as the Russian invasion of Ukraine evolves from missile attacks and close combat to daily artillery barrages.

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Marine Corps artillery ― it isn’t too late to salvage it

Armor, engineering and other required assets may be forever lost, but it is not too late for an artillery course correction, this retired Marine lieutenant general writes.

Hanwha, Kongsberg partner on combat vehicle, long-range fires system

The Norwegian Defence Material Agency is expected later this year to issue a request for information on new infantry fighting vehicles, and another RFI for a long-range precision fires system, namely multiple launch rocket systems.

Five questions for Army’s Robert Collins as he moves to Pentagon acquisitions office

"I’ve been doing this for 30 years," the general said, "and any time the coach puts you back in for a couple more plays on the playing field, I'll tell you, that gives you a lot of energy."

US Army reaches for the sky to solve communication needs

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's aerial tier networking.

US Army looks to address capability gaps as it rebuilds Arctic operations

The U.S. Army as it recommits to Arctic operations is experimenting to find the capabilities it will need and taking pages from European countries accustomed to operating in the harsh cold.

Industry deal moves Poland closer to acquiring South Korean artillery system

Poland is accelerating efforts to acquire South Korean defense equipment, looking to take advantage of the Asian nation’s mass production capacity and lenient policy toward technology transfers.

Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia

The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.

Army equipment stored in Europe being looked at by inspector general

The pre-positioned stocks are being used for the first time ever, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Six NATO countries sign agreement to collaborate on next-gen helo

Six NATO nations signed an agreement to collectively develop concepts for a future helicopter in Brussels on June 16.

Sweden commits to buying more Archer 155mm howitzers

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration and BAE Systems Bofors took the first step to establish an additional artillery battalion in line with Sweden’s defense strategy, which runs through 2025.

See the show floor and live drills at Eurosatory

Whether you were able to attend Eurosatory this year or not, you won't want to miss these highlights.

Israel orders hundreds of new combat vehicles for special forces

Israel will purchase hundreds of combat vehicles from Israel Aerospace Industries for the country’s special forces in a deal worth more than $28 million.

Bradley replacement could be the US Army’s first hybrid combat vehicle

The service has no requirements for a hybrid electric capability when it comes to the optionally manned fighting vehicle, but it does have the need for a reduced logistics footprint.

Lockheed may repurpose its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile for air defense

The Joint Air-to-Ground Missile could be the next interceptor for the U.S. Army's European-deployed Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense capability, according to the U.S. defense giant.

GM Defense seeks fresh markets for tactical vehicles

GM Defense has announced it is launching a new entity to respond to international customers' capability needs.

US Army to double cyber corps strength as focus shifts from counterinsurgency

"We're on a multiyear growth pattern," said Army Lt. Gen. John Morrison. "But we're in a pretty good spot right now."

Lithuania’s defense minister heads to Paris to buy Caesar howitzers

The new weapons are to boost Lithuania’s artillery capacities, which currently rely on the country’s 155mm PzH 2000 howitzers.

Lessons from Ukraine could help shape Europe’s new tank — if there is one

After weeks of watching videos of burned-out Russian tanks in Ukraine, the world is once again writing an obituary for the vehicle type.

Seoul: North Korea fires suspected artillery pieces into sea

The suspected artillery launches were the latest in a spate of weapons tests by North Korea this year.