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21 October

The HEL-MD laser system mounted on a standard Army heavy expanded mobility tactical truck

Pentagon Needs More Electrical Power to Protect Forces: Panel

A panel of security experts said the expansion of US military forces around the world requires more electrical power to protect against “long-range” attacks, noting that the Pentagon needs to find alternative means of power distribution.

20 October

Joe Saballa

UK to Test New Anti-Drone Laser on Wolfhound Tactical Vehicles

The UK will begin testing Raytheon’s high-energy laser weapon system on its Wolfhound tactical support vehicle for a period to last six months.

20 October

Hyundai's DOSS military robot as shown during the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2021

Joe Saballa

Hyundai Unveils Army Robot With Both Legs and Wheels

Hyundai has unveiled a military robot with wheels for flat terrain and nimble legs that allow the robot to walk in uneven terrain.

19 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit Systems Awarded $76M Apache Helmet Display Contract

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems a $76 million contract to provide the Integrated Helmet And Display Sight System for the AH-64 Apache helicopter fleet.

19 October

A Russian ship pictured at Russia's naval base in the Syrian Mediterranean port of Tartus

Inder Singh Bisht

Russian Navy Tests Underwater Robots to Secure Naval Bases

The Russian Navy is testing marine robots capable of underwater monitoring to secure civilian and naval bases.

19 October

American soldiers wearing the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) goggles while inside a Stryker.

Joe Saballa

‘Field of View’ Issue Delays US Next-Gen Goggle Deployment

The US Army will postpone fielding its next-generation IVAS goggles after an issue with the device’s wider “field of view” was discovered.

18 October

Joe Saballa

Australia to Invest $2.4 Million in New Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Australia has awarded a $2.4 million contract to Cyborg Dynamics Engineering to develop a lightweight, semi-autonomous unmanned ground vehicle.

18 October

Rendering of Hanwha's mine detection system

Joe Saballa

Hanwha to Produce New South Korea Mine Detectors

Hanwha Systems has been awarded a $48.9 million contract to produce hand-held mine detectors for the South Korean military.

18 October

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall Australia Introduces New Lynx Combat Support Vehicle

Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Australia-designed and built Lynx combat support vehicle to support soldiers performing recovery, repair, maneuver support, and support logistics.

14 October