Land Systems & Artillery
News about tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and other land systems.
China tests armed robot dogs for urban combat (video)
China has released footage of a family of military robot dogs for urban combat, from reconnaissance models to versions with automatic weapons and rocket launchers.
China tests ‘Robot Wolf Pack’: armed robot dogs leave a truck for urban operations (video)
Footage shows China’s ‘Robot Wolf Pack’: armed robot dogs drive out of an ordinary-looking truck and form a combat formation. They work with drones, but a human operator decides when to fire.
KNDS tests 120mm SHARD ammunition for next-generation French tanks (video)
KNDS has released footage of a test with its new 120mm SHARD tank ammunition. The aim is more penetration against modern armour without replacing the gun itself.
Netherlands upgrades Boxer with powerful 30mm cannon and anti-drone capability (video)
The Dutch Army upgrades Boxer vehicles with a 30mm cannon, boosting firepower and anti-drone capabilities.
Israel transforms tank warfare with virtual reality: 360° vision for Merkava crews (video)
Israel introduces a VR system that gives Merkava tank crews full 360-degree situational awareness.
China develops inflatable decoy weapons with heat signatures to mislead enemy sensors (video)
China is developing inflatable decoys of tanks, missile launchers and air defence systems that also give off a realistic heat signature. They are meant to fool satellites, drones and infrared-guided weapons.
Turkish tank technology: glass of milk shows stabilization while driving (video)
A Turkish video shows a glass of ayran balanced on a tank’s gun barrel while the vehicle drives over rough terrain, without spilling. The demonstration shows how modern turret stabilisation lets tanks fire accurately on the move.
Bullfrog anti-drone system: smart protection for tanks against cheap drones (video)
The US company Allen Control Systems has developed Bullfrog, a compact AI-driven turret with a .50-calibre gun that detects and shoots down drones at up to 1,500 metres. It can be fitted to tanks such as the M1 Abrams or used to protect critical infrastructure.
Dutch defence innovation: Defenture combines mobility and drone detection
Defenture and Robin Radar Systems are integrating drone radar on the Mammoth and GRF vehicles. This turns light tactical vehicles into mobile sensor posts that can detect small drones and loitering munitions.
China unveils mini anti-tank missile that one soldier can carry like a rifle (video)
China has unveiled a compact anti-tank weapon that one soldier can carry and fire like a rifle. It reportedly penetrates about 100 millimetres of armour.
The Netherlands to build 440 ACSV G5 armoured vehicles: Van Halteren gets key role in new generation of tracked vehicles (video)
The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants 440 ACSV G5 tracked vehicles built in the Netherlands, with a key role for Van Halteren Defence. The modular vehicle succeeds the M113 and carries air defence such as NOMADS and Skyranger.
France considers South Korean K239 Chunmoo: Europe hurries to find long-range firepower
France is looking at South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo rocket launcher as an interim solution until its own system arrives around 2030. Europe is turning to Asia for fast deliveries.
BAE Systems tests autonomous armoured vehicle: less risk for soldiers on the battlefield (video)
BAE Systems has successfully tested its ATLAS UGV, a lightly armoured autonomous vehicle for supply, casualty evacuation and reconnaissance close to the front.
Steadfast Dart 2026: NATO exercises with 10,000 troops in Germany and scales up to mass (video)
During Steadfast Dart 2026, NATO deployed its Very High Readiness Joint Task Force in full in Europe for the first time, with around 10,000 troops from thirteen countries.
China shows armed robot dogs and military drones: does this change the battlefield?
New Chinese footage shows armed robot dogs, bird-like drones and autonomous vehicles for land and water. Robotisation is no longer an experiment but a strategic direction.
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