Antiaircraft guns (also known as “flak guns”) have been the been the bane of combat aviators’ existence since the advent of air combat itself during World War I. For example, during World War II, the ...

The Second World War was known for its iconic, advanced (for its era) weapons. Hitler’s Germany was particularly notorious for its technical skill. The Allies, too, had their own set of equipment that ...

BAE Systems Bofors is proposing a land-based version of its 40mm Mk 4 naval gun, for installation on 8x8 or ATV platforms, for use against ground and aerial targets. BAE Systems Bofors has now sold ...

BAE Systems has won a contract to produce and supply five Bofors 40 Mk4 naval guns to the Brazilian Navy, it announced on 19 May. The guns will be installed on the navy's 500T Macae-class patrol ...

An old anti-aircraft gun used to ward off enemy bombers has been restored to its former glory by Black Country servicemen. Published Nov 1, 2010 An old anti-aircraft gun used to ward off enemy bombers ...

In a startling revelation this week, B M Oza, India's ambassador to Sweden between 1984 and 1988, has accused then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi of having taken bribes to sign the Bofors gun deal. We ...

BAE Systems Bofors will introduce the Tridon Mk2 air-defence system at the Eurosatory 2024 defence exhibition to be held in Paris from 17 to 21 June. Briefing journalists online under embargo on 11 ...