Soldier News & Articles

General Dynamics Partners with Dynamit Nobel Defence on Recoilless Grenade Weapons

The two companies will collaborate to present a Recoilless Grenade Weapon series, centered around DND’s 60mm (RGW60) and 90mm (RGW90) variants, to the U.S. DoD market

Apr 09, 2021
Elbit XACT nv33 Night Vision Goggles Selected by German Federal Police

The XACT nv33 NVG will support officers in the fight against crime across Germany, as they will be equipped with the ability to operate during the nights.

Mar 31, 2021
Slovenia Orders Leonardo’s Man-Portable Laser Designators

The contract makes Slovenia the 23rd nation to order the Type 163 LTD, which features immediate firing from switch-on, continuous lasing capability and produces a high-energy laser with a narrow beam divergence

Mar 25, 2021
New Dismounted Soldier Tracking Module for GPS-Denied Environments

PNI’s advanced DST provides step-by-step tracking for soldiers to 1% accuracy even when GPS is compromised, has an unmatched direction of motion and is SWaP-C optimized

Mar 25, 2021
Smart Infantry Fighting Vehicle to be Developed for U.S. Army

Raytheon Technologies and Rheinmetall are developing a combat vehicle that can conduct close-combat operations, survive anti-tank guided missiles and cyber attacks, and use AI to help the crew make split-second decisions

Mar 23, 2021
Revolutionary Compact Respiratory Protection Solution Launched

The CH15 from Avon Protection is an ultra-thin, single size portable escape hood, that provides instant respiratory vision and facial protection from all CBRN materials and threats

Mar 19, 2021
Smallest Multi-Channel Vehicular Radio Launched

L3Harris Technologies’ RF-7850D is three times smaller than any other multi-channel vehicular radio, mounts in a low-profile chassis, with reduced SWaP, and is the only radio in its class to provide interoperability across the entire battlefield

Mar 15, 2021
Advanced Light Tactical Defense Vehicles Showcased at IDEX

Kia Corporation displayed its Light Tactical Cargo Truck and Bare Chassis concepts optimized for military use, offering superior mobility, durability and functionality in harsh environments

Mar 11, 2021
ASCOD Selected as Preferred Tracked Vehicle Platform

GDELS will supply the modular designed ASCOD tracked armoured vehicles, which can be outfitted easily for multiple roles, including as a Light Tank or Medium Main Battle Tank and outfitted with large-caliber cannons up to 120mm

Mar 10, 2021
Weapon Mounted Ballistic Calculator for Precision Shooters

The FN Elity ballistic calculator will fit onto any squad or sniper team weapon of any caliber and spotting scopes, providing state-of-the-art designation capabilities, a laser range finder, a ballistic solver and OLED screen

Mar 09, 2021
Advanced Military GPS Capabilities for U.S. Warfighters

BAE Systems will develop an advanced military GPS receiver and next-generation semiconductor, to provide positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities to warfighters in challenging electromagnetic environments

Feb 26, 2021
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.