Israel’s Project Carmel entered the second phase of development last week, selecting Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as the lead industry to develop, integrate and demonstrate the next-generation combat vehicle and its advanced autonomy capabilities.
Defense Brief Podcast: Israel’s Carmel Project Enters 2nd Phase
Rheinmetall Showcase Enhanced SSW40 Grenade Rifle at DEFEA 2025
Rheinmetall showcased its enhanced SSW40 grenade rifle at DEFEA 2025, a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm launcher with advanced fire control and planned support for programmable airburst munitions. Designed for both low- and medium-velocity grenades, the SSW40 significantly expands the precision and range of squad-level firepower.
U.S. Army 2025 Restructuring: Strategic Realignment and Industrial Impact
The U.S. Army’s 2025 restructuring marks a decisive pivot—from legacy platforms to precision fires, autonomy, and rapid mobility. While this transformation opens new opportunities in missiles, drones, and sustainment tech, it also puts pressure on traditional players. We break down the winners, the exposed, and what this means for investors and defense suppliers.
Israel Pursues Loitering Weapons for Main Battle Tanks
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is evaluating initial proposals from some local companies to decide what types of loitering weapon systems will be deployed on Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava 4 main battle...
Active Protection Systems (APS) – An Evolving Shield
Modern warfare, especially lessons from Ukraine, highlights the critical need for Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles. Dive into the evolving world of APS with this detailed overview covering leading systems like Israel's Trophy and Iron Fist, Russia's Arena-M, Germany's StrikeShield, Turkey's AKKOR and PULAT, China's GL-6, South Korea's KAPS, and India's latest developments. Explore their unique technologies, combat capabilities against ATGMs, drones, and top-attack threats, recent deployments (as of 2025), and the future trends shaping vehicle survivability.
The Autonomous Artillery Revolution: Reshaping Modern Firepower
The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution as artillery sheds its human crews. Driven by the harsh realities of modern conflict and the critical need for survivability, autonomous fire support systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality. This article explores the key trends, technological advancements, and strategic impacts shaping the future of unmanned firepower in multi-domain operations.
