Defence`s Feeds

Israeli Sholef Self-Propelled Howitzer

“As traffickers constantly reorder their routes and methods, the United States and other donors continue to believe that countering the drug trade in the Caribbean is in our national interest as well as that of the countries themselves .” President

American M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer

North Korean 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier

A new technique to detect chemical warfare agents using white mustard plants has been developed. Following the investigations of the use of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) in Syria last year, the threat of deadly toxic chemicals in conflict is ever more serious. Howe

The F-35B Lightning II made its East Coast performing debut May 16 – 18 during the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point “Inspiration to Innovation” Air Show. The F-35B is a joint strike fighter that will replace three of the Marine Corps’ ex

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has intercepted 244 vessels thought to have been involved with piracy over the last two years. Patrick Akpobolokemi, Director-General of NIMASA, said that the vessels were alleged to have been involved

Governor Godswill Akpabio has charged Nigerian Air Force to increase surveillance in the  oil producing areas to curtail crude oil theft, bunkering and vandalisation of oil pipelines by miscreants. Akpabio, who gave the charge 

North Korean 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier

Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) are the fastest growing segment of the Naval Vessels Market. At least 22 countries are known to have a total of 120 OPVs on order and 28 countries plan for another 265 at a total value of over $57 billion. The total number of OPVs on order has increased by

Innovation in defence technology doesn’t have to mean complicated electronic systems or advanced engineering projects. One new capability the British Army introduced during the launch event for Force Troops Command, held at Upavon airfield on Salisbury Plain in March, is a

The official request for proposals (RFP) for the Brazilian Navy’s Sistema de Gerenciamento do Amazonia Azul (Blue Amazon Management System – SisGAAz) was launched on March 19. Proposals will be received until 16 July 2014 and a shortlist of contenders will be announced on 25

The Navy’s investment into virtual training and other simulation is paying dividends. Science and technology (S&T) is making training more effective, efficient and economical, and expanding the “science of learning.” According to Capt. Steve Nakagawa, USN, Comm

The criminal indictment of five People Liberation Army officers for hacking into the computers of six U.S. companies for economic espionage to steal trade secrets and sensitive information sends a message but the bite has no teeth. The better way to hold China accountable is to take th

The Colombian Army (Ejército Nacional de Colombia) will receive the last eight of 28 COMMANDO Advanced APC high mobility 4x4 armoured vehicles that were purchased by the South American country in July 2013 from Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS). The $31.6 million