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The article discusses restructuring and redesigning the land forces to better prepare them for an evolving mission set by the British Army. Topics include UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) released its Defense Command paper which outlined the changes that would be enacted; the paper also confirmed that the UK's Strike Biigades would no longer be pursued; and threat posed by Russia.

The article offers defence new briefs. China's PLA is enacting reforms to match the capabilities of the world's top militaries, with the heavy combined arms brigade being the pnost prominent example of this development. Samuel Cranny-Evans investigates these formations and what makes them the heavy hitters of the reformed army.

The article discusses about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Topics of discussion includes Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a battle for taking control the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region . Azeri unmanned aerial vehicles stroked Armenian tanks, artillery, and air-defence systems leading to a decisive battlefield advantage as they cut communications route into Nagorno-Karabakh. The war was ended by Russian diplomacy.

The article discusses that Latin American alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) requirements are challenging and diverse, with many countries basing their procurements on the threat of internal insurgencies or the occasional acute degradation in relations with neighbours. It mentions that many of the AFV types prevalent in Latin America were first produced in the 1950s, and prompting various maintenance; and the Brazilian doctrine emphasises the decisive role of mechanised and armoured infantry.

The article reports that defense players eyeing up vehicles ostensibly far beyond their needs to bolster their sense of security and maintain enormous procurement programmes. It mentions possible spread of terrorist organisations if the precarious economic situation in the Asia-Pacific region endured backed by the capabilities of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). It also mentions Rheinmetall Advanced Modular Armour Protection (AMAP) system and improved mission systems.

The article offers information on the planning of Ukraine to update its struggling manufacturing base to bolster its Armored fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets. It further discusses the conflict with Russian proxies and units fought in Eastern Ukraine since 2014; focus of Ukrainian state industry on the development of the T-84 Oplot main battle tank (MBT); and increasing obsolescence in contrast with Russia's modernization.

The article focuses on Finland's plan to modernise its ground forces and updating its doctrine in the wake of Russian aggression in Ukraine. Topics include efforts of Finnish ground forces to expand their capabilities and readiness to deter Russian aggression; modernisation of its artillery with development encompassing the force's equipment, doctrine, and tactics; and installation of Finland's mobile and survivable artillery the Advanced MOrtar System on the Patria Armoured Modular Vehicle.

The article discusses about Russian snipers that can be combined with a renewed Russian doctrine for altering situations through the military balance on an entire battlefield and tactical victories over much larger forces. Topics of discussion includes use of equipments like SVD 7.62x54 mm R self-loading rifle fitted with a PSO-1 optical sight. Use of snipers at places like Ukraine and Syria. They usually operate in pairs, with both armed with a marksman's rifle.

The article reports that experience in recent conflicts has prompted both Russia and the U.S. to rethink their primary warfighting formations in Eastern Europe. Topics include for the U.S. much of its combat power is concentrated within the combined arms battalion (CAB), whereas Russia has formulated the battalion tactical group concept, and the CAB is also the result of doctrinal reforms in the U.S. Army that took place in the mid-2000s, leading to a shift towards modular armoured brigades.

The article offers defense news briefs on topic the dynamics of the conflict in Ukraine have shifted, artillery is playing a significant role in shaping the battlefield. Ukrainian forces are adept at digging trenches and gun pits or finding cover when station ary for prolonged periods of time. Other basic elements of military skills are practised by Ukrainian troops, including camouflaging guns and ammunition to conceal them from UAVs.

The article offers information on Vostok 2018, a Russian military exercise, which reflects Russia's military strategy. Topics discussed include the exercises involving military units based in the Eastern Military District, participation of Chinese troops with military equipment and aircraft, and Russia's Syrian campaign reflecting in Vostok 2018.

The article reports that China's js7tv has released footage of a radar-equipped variant of the CSK 181 Mengshi 6x6 protected mobility vehicle in service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

The article reports that China's People's Liberation Army displayed a transporter erector launcher equipped with the Russian 9M96E series of surface-to-air missiles that enhances the system's capability against manoeuvring targets.

The article presents details about Orion unmanned combat aerial vehicle.

The article discusses that France and the Great Britain has signed the Lancaster House Treaties for defense and security cooperation between the countries. It mentions that the treaties established the groundwork for Anglo-French industrial cooperation in developing complex weapons and enabled the standing up of the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force.

The article presents information about Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle, developed by Baykar Technologies.

The article presents an interview with Joe Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of mission-focused software company Improbable Defence. Topics discussed by him includes aim of commercial software platform to integrate best-in-breed artificial intelligence, machine learning and simulation technology to faithfully recreate the complexity of the real world, virtual environments and models offered by Improbable and training around the decision-making process.

The article discusses that the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) has taken measures to strengthen air defenses around critical infrastructure in response to the build-up of Russian troops on its borders. It notes that Ukraine has attempted to modernise its air defenses, but their capabilities and limitations are known to Russian forces. It reports doubt for the UAF to prevent Russian forces damaging their critical infrastructure, even if its ground-based assets are paired with MiG-29 fighter aircraft.

The article informs that Russian Ground Troops operational units are to receive 20 T-14 Armata main battle tanks (MBTs) by the end of 2021 and mentions that Low-end capabilities will be provided by the overhauled T-7283 and T-72B3M MBT fleets.

The article discusses the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received "the first mass deliveries" of 9M333 surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) from Kalashnikov.

The article discusses VOG-17V grenade production launch with maximum range of 1,700 m by Ukrainian company impulse Shotska, a subsidiary of state-owned Ukroboronprom (UOP) for Ukrainian armed forces for use in AGS-17 and other automatic grenade launchers.

The article reports that Kyrgyzstan is procuring Bayraktar TB2 tactical unmanned aerial vehicles from Turkey's Baykar Defence, according to an announcement made by Kamchybek Tashiev, the chairman of the State Committee for National Security on October 21, 2021.

The article reports that the Ukrainian armed forces general staff confirmed on the Ministry of Defence website on October 26, 2022 that Ukraine had used a Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicle in anger for the first time during a counterbattery mission in Donbass.

The article offers information on conflict between Ukraine and Russia due to Donbass, region in eastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia. It mentions talk between Ukraine's new president Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the issue; agreement to pull more troops back from the Luhansk conflict line and reduce the number of mines in the region; and also mentions about the exchange of prisoners between both sides.

The article highlights that Ukraine has started to deliver its army the weapons and systems. Topics include sniper rifles, night-vision sights and goggles, and the RU-330M Mandat-B1E electronic warfare (EW) system; and the fighting in the Donbass region, where there is extensive use of advanced mission systems and sensors.

The article informs that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) displayed a broad cross-section of its equipment in a large-scale military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of People's Republic of China held in Beijing on October 1, 2019. It mentions that intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), 16 units of which were shown carried on their transporter-erector-launchers and DF-17 is a hypersonic glide vehicle.

The article reports that 'Centre 2019', Russia's largest scheduled exercise in 2019, tested the ability of Russian and allied ground forces to respond quickly to a state-co-ordinated terrorist entity and demonstrated some of Russia's emerging capabilities. Topics include the first phase of the exercise was aimed at improving participants' command and control, as well as air defense and reconnaissance, while the second phase included a "massive fire strike against the hypothetical enemy."

The article focuses on a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Russia, in which he outlined his country's trade policies and relations with the U.S. He referred to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project and its benefits for Europe. He commented on U.S. policies related to China, economic egoism and its impact on global economy. It also analyzes Russia's navy and its various challenges.

The article reports that Russian engineering firm Vega Concern has delivered the first Penicillin acoustic artillery reconnaissance system to the Russian armed forces.

The article reports that Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has been awarded 139 million dollar contract by Great Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Dismounted Joint Fires Integrators (D-JFis) for the British armed forces.

The article focuses on the role of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) in the defence planning of the Swedish Army. It mentions the modernisation of the armed forces by Sweden, which include the replacement of its legacy AFV fleet. Major General Karl Engelbrektson, commander of the Swedish Army, informed that the replacement vehicles will be required to enable improvements throughout their service lives.

The article discusses that Hungarian Defence Forces has signed a contract with Nurol Makina for Gidran, Hungary's Ejder Yalgin 4X4 protected patrol vehicle.

The article focuses on views of Alex Giles, chief commissioner officer (CCO) at Iceni Labs, product development firm, on defence challenges as firm is fusing civil inventions and military applications. Topics discussed include liberator that is hydroponics farm based in ISO containers, algorithm that has been tested in medical environment and internet protocol (IP) developed by universities.

The article reports that People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) of China has been carrying out field tests and evaluations of a new lightweight self propelled howitzer (SPH) based on a modified Dongfeng Mengshi 6x6 CTL181A armoured vehicle.

The article focuses on the successful test-firing conducted by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation on a locally developed laser-guided anti-tank missile from an Arjun main battle tank on September 22, 2020. Topics discussed include the plan to use the missile with multiple Indian Army platforms and its capability to engage aerial targets that include drone aircraft and low-flying helicopters.

The article focuses on the Type 99A2 main battle tanks (MBTs), which is considered the most potent MBT in China's People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) order of battle. It was fielded for the first time in 2004 and testing was done in 2007. It mentions various elements that have slowed the procurement of Type 99 tanks.

The article reports on a new amphibious armoured reconnaissance vehicle operated by the People's Liberation Army Ground Force's (PLAGF's) 74th Group Army, which was released by China Central Television 7 (CCTV 7) channel.

The article reports that the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, has confirmed the plans of the Pakistan Army to induct the China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) VT4 main battle tank (MBT) in to the service.

The article reports that the Qatari Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the signing of an agreement by Qatar Joint Special Forces (QJSF) with Barzan Holdings on the delivery of vehicles from the Turkish company Nurol Makina.

The article reports that an additional order has been placed for the purchase of 21 CM-34 wheeled infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense.

The article reports on the upgrade unveiled by Iran that it appears to be implementing for its T-72M1 main battle tanks (MBTs) when Minister of Defence Amir Hatami inaugurated the production line at the Bani-Hashem Armour Industrial Complex near Dorud on August 13, 2020.

The article offers information on the British Army's Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) which has completed phase one of its reliability and growth trials, as per the Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) WCSP programme director Keren Wilkins.

The article provides information on a new Chinese infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) prototype based on the ZBL-09 IFV operated by the People's Liberation Army which features a raised rear roofline making it resemble the Type 10 hull variant.

The article focuses on the deployment of a wide array of air-defence weapon systems and other military assets such as the OSA-AKM surface-to-air missile to Ladakh near the country's disputed border with China in the Himalayas in response to what is considered as a continuing Chinese military build-up in the region.

The article reports on the integration of the Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles into Russia's Eastern Military District units equipped with Soviet-era 2S5 Giatsint self-propelled howitzers to increase their long-range accuracy.

The article deals with the decision of the People's Liberation Army to make combined arms battalions, which include air-defence, engineering, and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear reconnaissance assets, the basic unit of its mobile operations.

The article reports that Ukrainian state-owned defense group UkrOboronProm (UOP) exported goods and services valued at USD908 million and it plans to streamline its export strategy for future growth, and mentions views of Aivaras Abromavicius, chief executive officer of UkrOboronProm on it.

The article discusses that Aselsan Inc. has reported of the record sales and earnings for 2019.

The article discusses that Kazakh media outlet informburo.kz has published details of the Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) Ansar combat module.

The article offers information on The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) being procured the Fire Weaver networked sensor-to-shooter fire control system, and the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced on 3 February.