Military weapons news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on military weapons:

New Developments:

  1. US Army's Next-Gen Rifle: The US Army has announced plans to develop a new, next-generation rifle that will replace the M4 carbine. The new rifle, known as the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW), will feature a 6.8mm caliber and a modular design that allows for easy customization. (Source: Military.com)
  2. Russia's New Hypersonic Missile: Russia has successfully tested a new hypersonic missile, known as the Avangard, which can travel at speeds of up to Mach 20 (around 13,000 mph). The missile is designed to evade US missile defense systems and is expected to be deployed in the near future. (Source: The Drive)
  3. China's New Stealth Fighter: China has unveiled a new stealth fighter, known as the FC-31, which is designed to compete with the US F-35 Lightning II. The FC-31 features advanced stealth technology and is expected to be deployed in the Chinese military in the coming years. (Source: Defense News)

Upgrades and Modernizations:

  1. US Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: The US Navy has announced plans to upgrade its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jets with new engines and avionics. The upgrade is expected to improve the aircraft's range, speed, and combat capabilities. (Source: Navy Times)
  2. UK's Apache Attack Helicopter: The UK Ministry of Defence has announced plans to upgrade its Apache attack helicopters with new engines and avionics. The upgrade is expected to improve the aircraft's range, speed, and combat capabilities. (Source: Defense News)
  3. Israel's Iron Dome Missile Defense System: Israel has announced plans to upgrade its Iron Dome missile defense system, which has been used to defend against rocket attacks from Gaza. The upgrade is expected to improve the system's range and effectiveness. (Source: Haaretz)

Controversies and Concerns:

  1. US Military's Use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons: The US military has been developing lethal autonomous weapons, also known as "killer robots," which can select and engage targets without human intervention. Critics have raised concerns about the ethics and legality of such weapons. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Russia's Use of Cluster Munitions: Russia has been accused of using cluster munitions in its military operations in Syria, which have caused civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
  3. US Military's Use of Depleted Uranium: The US military has been accused of using depleted uranium (DU) in its military operations, which has raised concerns about the health risks to soldiers and civilians. (Source: The Nation)

Other News:

  1. US Military's Budget: The US military has received a budget increase for 2023, which will allow for the development and procurement of new weapons and equipment. (Source: Military.com)
  2. Russia's Military Modernization: Russia has announced plans to modernize its military, which will include the development of new weapons and equipment. (Source: TASS)
  3. China's Military Modernization: China has announced plans to modernize its military, which will include the development of new weapons and equipment. (Source: Xinhua)