Soldier News & Articles

Argentina to Acquire Bell 407GXi Helicopters for Search & Rescue Missions

The government-to-government contract for the helicopters, to be operated by the Air Force and Army, was executed between the Argentina Ministry of Defense (MoD) and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)

Jun 06, 2023
Ukraine Receives Second IRIS-T SLM Fire Unit from Diehl

The IRIS-T SLM system has demonstrated excellent performance in combat conditions since its commissioning in Ukraine, achieving 100 percent hit rate even in waves of attack with more than 12 targets

Jun 05, 2023
Inflatable Walls Training System Bolsters US Army Defense Capabilities

Survitec will supply eight Level 4 Inflatable Walls Training Systems (IWTS) and eight Level 2 IWTS Expansion kits to enable temporary urban combat training

Jun 05, 2023
Allen-Vanguard Displays Next-Gen SHIELD Products at CANSEC 23

Allen-Vanguard has been exhibiting at CANSEC in the Ey Centre, Ottawa, showcasing its next generation products to enhance the inhibition of current and emerging Radio Frequency (RF) threats

Jun 02, 2023
ADF Selects L3Harris Explosive Disposal Robots to Combat IEDs

In total, L3Harris will provide up to 80 robotic explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) systems to safeguard Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, with deliveries to begin in late 2023

Jun 02, 2023
Czech Republic Awards BAE Systems $2.2 Billion CV90 Contract

The CV90 MkIV battle-proven vehicle offers superior tactical and strategic capabilities to target a wide range of ground and airborne targets, and resilience in any terrain and tactical environment

Jun 01, 2023
New Advanced Respiratory Protection for Swedish FMV

Avon Protection will supply FM54 respirators, CS-PAPRs and ST54 SCBA units to the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV), plus spares and accessories

Jun 01, 2023
Team Forces Raises £12 Million & Completes Brand Transition

Team Forces has raised funds over the last 12 years through sponsorship and donations, and renamed the charitable element of its organization from the Team Army Sports Foundation to the Team Forces Foundation

May 31, 2023
Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Demonstrated

Air Force Research Laboratory's high-power microwave counter drone weapon, Tactical High-Power Operational Responder (THOR), engaged a swarm of multiple targets at Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base

May 26, 2023
Amphibious Combat Vehicle Makes International Debut at FEINDEF

The vehicle on display at FEINDEF is the personnel variant (ACV-P), fully open-ocean capable with space to carry 13 combat-loaded Marines and a crew of three, from ship to objective and back

May 25, 2023
Thales Signs Collaboration Agreement with Grupo Oesia

The alliance will foster synergies between the two companies in defense, security, aerospace, naval, digital transformation and cybersecurity

May 25, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.