Category: Land Warfare

India and China's Rivalry: Developing Light Tanks for High Altitude Warfare
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India and China’s Rivalry: Developing Light Tanks for High Altitude Warfare

Tensions between India and China persist as they compete to align light tanks adapted to high altitude battlefields. In a Business Insider article by Benjamin Brimelow titled “India and China’s Rivalry: Developing Light Tanks for High Altitude Warfare,” it is revealed that both countries continue to strengthen their military forces and infrastructure in border hotspots, despite multiple rounds of unsuccessful talks on disengagement. China has gained an early advantage by deploying light tanks capable of maneuvering in mountainous terrains and

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Pakistan to Receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers
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Pakistan to Receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers

Chinese media reports indicate that the Pakistan to receive 2nd Batch of SH15 Howitzers, which are the export version of the PCL-181. Furthermore, a ceremony was held in China to commemorate the manufacturing of 56 SH15 units for the Pakistani Army. If you want to learn more about the advanced capabilities of the SH15 howitzer, including its long range and automated fire control system, be sure to read our article on this state-of-the-art artillery system. SH15 Howitzer Introduction The SH15,

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China Land-Based Mid-Course ABM Tests
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China Land-Based Mid-Course ABM Tests

China successfully conducted its seventh land-based, mid-course antiballistic missile (ABM) test on Friday, indicating that the country has mastered related technologies to form a credible deterrent against nuclear threats. According to China’s Ministry of National Defense, the test achieved its expected goals and was of a defensive nature, not aimed at any country. Mid-course interception, which involves a missile traversing outside the atmosphere after being boosted by a rocket booster in the initial phase, is technically challenging but considered the

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Rheinmetall's plan to build a tank plant in Ukraine
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Rheinmetall’s plan to build a tank plant in Ukraine

Recently, Rheinmetall’s, a German defense company, announced its plan to build a tank plant in Ukraine.The announcement has sparked a lot of interest, especially given Ukraine’s proximity to Russia and the ongoing conflict in the region. However, the question remains, how realistic is it for Rheinmetall to build a tank plant in Ukraine? Thereare several factors to consider.Firstly, Ukraine’s political instability could be a hindrance to the success of this project. The country has a history of political upheavals, and

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Pakistan's Haider Main Battle Tank
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Pakistan’s Haider Main Battle Tank

During IDEX 2023, an International Defense Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) of Pakistan introduced their latest locally-manufactured Main Battle Tank named “Pakistan’s Haider Main Battle Tank”. This tank was initially showcased at the IDEAS defense exhibition in Pakistan in November 2022. Pakistan has been producing domestic Main Battle Tanks for several years now, such as the Al-Zarar which is derived from the Chinese Type 59, and the Al-Khalid which is built using the

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EDGE Awarded AED 4.7 Billion Contract for DESERT STING 25
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EDGE Awarded AED 4.7 Billion Contract for DESERT STING 25

EDGE Group’s HALCON entity has been awarded a significant contract worth AED 4.7 billion by the UAE Armed Forces for the supply of advanced precision-guided glide munitions. The DESERT STING 25 (DS-25), a light-weight, air-to-surface precision-guided munition designed by HALCON, can be deployed on multiple racks on aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This contract award is a major milestone for EDGE, showcasing the company’s expertise and innovative approach to defense technology. This new contract will provide the UAE Armed

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