Heavy ballistic assault helmets have long been a hallmark of Russia’s special forces, especially in sieges and hostage situations. Over the past fifty years, various materials have been tested, but titanium has remained the preferred choice for protection. Russian assault
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Finnish defence firm Patria has unveiled a new tracked armoured vehicle, expanding its product line beyond the wheeled platforms for which it’s best known. The new vehicle – unofficially referred to as “Patria TRACKX” – was launched on the opening
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Saab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to explore the integration of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) into the Chunmoo artillery rocket system. Görgen Johansson, head of Saab’s Dynamics business unit, said the
In mid-July 2025, Finland’s navy was alerted to an unusual visitor: INS Tamal, a newly delivered Indian Navy frigate built in Russia, was transiting northern European waters. Finnish and Swedish maritime authorities confirmed Tamal reported it was bound for the
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Modern infantry combat isn’t just about mobility and firepower – it’s about what kind of firepower you can bring to the fight without dragging the soldier down. That’s where the Rheinmetall SSW40 throws a grenade into the old assumptions. Traditional
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It takes roughly three months—sometimes less—for one side to blunt or neutralise a new weapon or tech deployed by the other. That time frame aligns with how Ukraine and Russia have structured their war economies: agile production, volunteer ecosystems, frontline
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The skies over Iran have entered a new era of vulnerability. As Israel’s elite F‑35I “Adir” fighters carved deep into Iranian airspace, the United States launched a simultaneous strike using its GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs), marking both countries’ most
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Iran fields a wide range of ballistic missiles, from traditional systems following high-arcing trajectories to newer hypersonic types capable of low-level flight and evasive manoeuvres. These pose a serious challenge to even the most advanced air defence systems—Israel’s included. Missile
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The 2025 Iran–Israel missile war is already the biggest test ever of Israel’s integrated air defences. It has reverberated globally, spurring interest in advanced air and missile defence systems. Decision-makers far beyond the Middle East are comparing notes on which
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Terrorist attacks and gang violence have pushed the ballistic threat level faced by law enforcement to an all-time high. Officers on duty may now encounter both pistol and rifle calibres. When it comes to protecting the head, only specialist helmets
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