International Military Discussion

[Rakesh]

Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next-generation tank
https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/ne ... ct-hungary
14 Dec 2023

[Anoop]

[Lisa]

In the UK

https://twitter.com/RH_BAES_Land/status ... 8261845316

140 Tanks to be bought. Testing is being done in Germany, ie no such facilities in the UK! Many bad mouth the Indian Army but at least it can build and buy more than 140 vehicles and more to the point test them in India.

[chetak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eze7J9FFAaM


Tu-95MSM Deeply modernized "Bear".

[NRao]

[NRao]

Playback on other websites disabled by the video owner. So:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz1RZYhO4M0

[Rakesh]

German MoU With France For Joint Development Of Battle Tank
https://bharatshakti.in/german-mou-with ... ttle-tank/
26 April 2024

[Rakesh]

That is some beautiful work for sure!

https://x.com/UnseenOps/status/1785064923724185909 ---> Obsessed with the beautiful precision of Japanese sandbag techniques.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/plovejet/status/1791016083433935354 ---> An interesting comparison I found between the turret sizes of a Merkava 4, Leopard, and a T-90. The Merkava is a big boy!

[chetak]

Watch the F-18 in action.

The photography is simply incredible



WATCH VIDEO


The video is about 0:28 minutes long

[chetak]

F-18 landing on a carrier



WATCH VIDEO


The video is about 1:29 minutes long

[Rakesh]

The Circle of Life

https://x.com/JaidevJamwal/status/1795396582248169932 ---> At least one Chinese made Type-59G tank procured by Bangladesh was destroyed while firing ammunition manufactured in Pakistan. Bangladeshis are blaming Chinese, who in turn are blaming Pakistanis.

[Pratyush]

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-n ... d-2a8-tank

Germany Develops Next-Gen Leopard 2AX as Alternative to Joint MGCS Project and Existing Leopard 2A8 Tank.

Published on 7 Jun, 2024 - 11:37.

The advantages of having your own design. You can do whatever you want to do with your armoured vehicles. Without having to worry about what your international partner is going to say about your work.

[Pratyush]

https://www.twz.com/land/new-leopard-2- ... e-defenses

New Leopard 2 Tank Packs A Big Cannon, Uncrewed Turret, Anti-Drone Defenses

Published on JUN 13, 2024 2:17 PM EDT

Another evolution of the Leopard 2 form Germany.

[Rakesh]

New Leopard 2 Tank Packs A Big Cannon, Uncrewed Turret, Anti-Drone Defenses
https://www.twz.com/land/new-leopard-2- ... e-defenses
13 June 2024

[srai]

https://www.twz.com/land/new-leopard-2- ... e-defenses

New Leopard 2 Tank Packs A Big Cannon, Uncrewed Turret, Anti-Drone Defenses

Published on JUN 13, 2024 2:17 PM EDT

Another evolution of the Leopard 2 form Germany.

Long winding article… here is a quick summary using pictures in that article

[Pratyush]

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-n ... -140mm-gun

Eurosatory 2024: KNDS's new EMBT-ADT 140 main battle tank improves the E-MBT with a 140mm gun.

Published on 17th June 2024

[Pratyush]

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-n ... ned-turret

Eurosatory 2024: Rheinmetall unveils its New KF51-U Main Battle Tank fitted with Unmanned Turret.

Published on 17th June 2024.

This is the third new concept from Rhienmetall for the future main battle tank. They have also released an evolutionary development of the classic leopard 2 in the shape of leo 2A8 varient.

[Pratyush]

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-n ... atory-2024

Hyundai Rotem presents Nex-Gen K3 Main Battle Tank at Eurosatory 2024

Published on 17th June 24.

[Pratyush]

https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-n ... atory-2024

World Premiere: first Leopard 2A8 tank production model unveiled at Eurosatory 2024.

Published on 17th June 24.

[NRao]

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/18 ... 8830771506 ---> Hanwha Defence upcoming new version of K9 Howitzer. 155mm, 58 calibre. Range exceeding 80 km with man unmanned teaming capability.

https://x.com/MacaulaysMonkey/status/18 ... 6475564318 ---> Ab yeh bhi import hoga kya?

https://x.com/AjayshreeSamby3/status/18 ... 9873269072 ---> L&T has enough experience to make its own version.

https://x.com/MacaulaysMonkey/status/18 ... 2028674196 ---> True, but will they? It could be a joint effort with Kalyani, with the latter providing the ATAGS gun, suitably lengthened to 58 or 60 cal. That would possibly be the most powerful SPH globally.

[Rakesh]

https://x.com/PENxSWORD/status/1841643374501363779 ---> Hanwha Aerospace unveils its optionally manned K9A3 howitzer (SPH) with a monster 155/58 calibre ordnance and 2-crew operation (gunner and driver) while the K11A1 Fire Direction & Control Vehicle does the C2 (Command & Control). Aim is to control up to three unmanned K9s from each K11A1.

[Rakesh]

Trophy Armored Vehicle Protection System Gains New Ability To Defeat Drones
https://www.twz.com/news-features/troph ... eat-drones
08 Oct 2024

[Rakesh]

Australia receives first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from South Korea
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/ar ... outh-korea
17 Jan 2025

[Rakesh]

Next-gen K9A3 howitzer breaks cover
https://defence-blog.com/next-gen-k9a3- ... aks-cover/
29 April 2025

South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace has released new promotional footage showcasing the next evolution of its flagship self-propelled howitzer, unveiling a conceptual design of the K9A3.

[Manish_P]

Next-gen K9A3 howitzer breaks cover
https://defence-blog.com/next-gen-k9a3- ... aks-cover/
29 April 2025...

Quick, please share the brochure Admiral sir. I need to copy the specs and demand that our desi system must beat it

[Tanaji]

Next-gen K9A3 howitzer breaks cover
https://defence-blog.com/next-gen-k9a3- ... aks-cover/
29 April 2025...

Quick, please share the brochure Admiral sir. I need to copy the specs and demand that our desi system must beat it

Two requirements already defined saar:
Transparent blue cannon
Transparent blue turret

If desi system cant meet above then DG artillery will disqualify it.

[Manish_P]

Two requirements already defined saar:
Transparent blue cannon
Transparent blue turret

If desi system cant meet above then DG artillery will disqualify it.

[Rakesh]

Newly revealed defence company Tiberius Aerospace launches “Sceptre” a revolutionary new Ramjet 155mm munition
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/newly-reveal ... m-munition
19 May 2025

[Cybaru]

Canada losing access to F-35 spares.

Spare parts for Canada's F-35 fleet will be controlled by the U.S. - The parts will be stored at Quebec and Alberta military bases but still under American ownership.

https://ottawacitizen.com/public-servic ... u-s-canada

[vera_k]

Trump's proposal to have Canada formally join as the 51st state makes more sense every passing day.

[Cybaru]

Does it? To each their own ...

Moral for India, ignore all purchases and buy non American if possible. Too many strings attached. Even others are fraught with similar risk...

[Rakesh]

VIDEO: https://x.com/A1Anduril/status/2003925449282367884?s=20 ---> Anduril Founder @PalmerLuckey presents the “Barracuda” Cruise Missile on Japanese TV:

“This is designed to scare China into not taking action on Taiwan. It has a very specific purpose.”

“[We] design our cruise missiles so that they can be very easily manufactured by automotive-style assembly lines.”

“Remember that during WWII, the United States used their peacetime factories and pivoted them to wartime use.”

“It’s much less expensive than a conventional missile… it’s cheaper to make 100,000 of these than 1,000 existing missiles.”

“I should be able to buy a whole bunch of these for less than a budget compact car.”

Rebuild The Arsenal

[wig]

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/bl ... 1d04&ei=42

Blinded and bypassed: How US electronic warfare and stealth jets crippled Russian and Chinese air defences in Venezuela

excerpts

By 2025, Venezuela fielded Russian-made S-300VM long-range missile systems, Buk-M2E medium-range missiles, Igla-S short-range air defences and Soviet-era Pechora systems.
Complementing these were Chinese-made radar arrays, including the JY-27A counter-stealth radar and JYL-1 long-range surveillance systems, along with FK-3 medium-range missile batteries deployed to protect key infrastructure.

Officials repeatedly claimed these systems formed a layered, integrated air defence network capable of countering stealth aircraft and deterring foreign intervention.

The collapse of China's 'anti-stealth' radar promise

Central to Venezuela's defence strategy was the Chinese-made JY-27A radar, promoted as an "anti-stealth" system capable of detecting fifth-generation fighter jets.

Using meter-wave frequencies designed to exploit resonance effects on stealth aircraft, the radar was widely marketed as a counter to US platforms such as the F-35.

However, during the January 3 operation, Venezuelan officials admitted that US aircraft went undetected even at close range.Reports indicate that the radar was "devastatingly paralysed" early in the operation, likely due to intense US electronic warfare.

Once suppressed, the system failed to provide targeting data to missile batteries, preventing any interception attempts.

The collapse of the radar network also rendered Chinese FK-3 missile systems ineffective.

Without reliable tracking and guidance, the missiles were unable to engage US aircraft, repeating failures previously observed in other regional conflicts.

[Rakesh]

Canada Accelerates Armor Plans To Contend With Growing Threats
https://www.twz.com/land/canada-acceler ... ng-threats
27 Jan 2026

Canada wants at least 250 new armored fighting vehicles, followed by new tanks, as it faces the challenges of an increasingly contested High North.