SES and Northrop upgrading RJAF AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters

As the average age of aircraft inventories rises, military services worldwide are increasingly embracing the cost-effective solution of modernizing existing platforms as an alternative to purchasing brand new aircraft. A recent example of this trend is the upgrade of AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters used by the Royal Jordanian Air Force. The upgraded helicopter has entered flight testing in Huntsville, Alabama, Northrop Grumman announced on June 7, 2018. Read more
Northrop Grumman and Science and Engineering Services (SES) LLC have significantly modified the Royal Jordanian Air Force AH-1F/S Cobra helicopter to extend its life by at least 20 years
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Eurosatory 2018: Thales lifts curtain on Sophie Ultima thermal imager

At Eurosatory 2018, Thales is taking its Sophie range of thermal imagers to the next level at Eurosatory and presents for the first time Sophie Ultima, a lightweight very high-performance 4-in-1 thermal imager. The new product is ready for connected combat and augmented reality and will help to guarantee tactical superiority both night and day. Read more Thales' new Sophie Ultima thermal imager Read more

Excalibur Army unveils 155 mm TMG EVA 8x8 self-propelled howitzer

The Czech company Excalbibur Army has unveiled its new self-propelled autonomous artillery system with automatic loading of ammunition providing an effective fire by means of both direct and indirect aiming. Its design is based on the 155 mm/52 cal. SpGH Zuzana 2, while overtaking maximum assemblies and design solutions verified within the course of demanding testing and tender trials performed worldwide. Read full news at this link... Excalibur Army's 155 mm TMG EVA 8x8 self-propelled howitzer (Picture source: Excalibur Army) Read more...

Russian Taifun air-droppable armored vehicle prototypes tested

Prototypes of the Taifun air-droppable armored vehicle designed for the Russian airborne force are currently undergoing state trials, Chief of the Airborne Force’s Automobile Service Lieutenant-Colonel Ilya Ivanov said. "Under the R&D work, prototypes have been developed on the basis of the Taifun vehicle and are currently undergoing state trials," Ivanov said. "If the trials are successful, the vehicle will be accepted for operation and its deliveries will start," he added. Read full news at this link... Taifun air-droppable armored vehicle (Picture source: Army Recognition) Read more...

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