Here’s Our Best Look Yet At Russia’s Secretive Space Cannon, The Only Gun Ever Fired In Space
Based on a design that was intended to protect bombers, the R-23M cannon had an unusual and closely guard design, to begin with.
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British Army Apache Gunship’s 30mm Cannon Accidentally Fires During Maintenance
The training round doesn’t appear to have caused any injuries or damage, but the British Army is still trying to figure out exactly where it went.
Ukraine Cleared To Buy 16 Of The U.S. Navy’s Newest Patrol Boats
A notable naval skirmish with Russian forces a year and a half ago underscored the country’s desperate need for additional and more capable ships.
Russia Reportedly Developing Its Own AC-130-Like Gunship From Converted An-12 Cargo Planes
Russia is reportedly looking to develop an AC-130-like gunship armed with a pair of 57mm automatic cannons, as well as additional smaller guns. The first phase of the project would involve the conversion of an Antonov An-12 Cub cargo plane into a flying testbed to experiment with different weapons and tactics, techniques and procedures.
Need A 50mm Cannon For Your Bradley Fighting Vehicle Replacement Design? Just Ask The Army
The U.S. Army is considering handing out 50mm XM913 Bushmaster automatic cannons to companies working on possible replacements for the service’s Bradly Fighting Vehicles. At least one defense contractors is already pitching a design using this weapon, which reflects a growing Army interest in larger guns for its armored fighting vehicles as potential opponents, particularly Russia, are also up-gunning their fleets.
The USMC Already Wants To Up-Gun Its New Amphibious Combat Vehicle With A 30mm Cannon
The Corps is looking to fast-track plans for a ‘lethality upgrade’ for at least some of the forthcoming family of wheeled armored vehicles.
One Of These Big Cannon Toting Armored Vehicles May Replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The Army is looking closely European designs as it seeks to reinvigorate its capabilities to fight large-scale conflicts.