IDEF 2025: Turkey to get new border surveillance vehicles
The vehicles are fitted with Aselsan Yanki gunshot detection system, Aselsan ACAR telescopic mast-mounted radar system and an Aselsan Shanin Gozu mast-mounted optical package.
AUSA 2015: Refined XM25 go for launch
Budget uncertainty in the US is unlikely to delay the introduction of the army’s long-awaited smart grenade launcher, industry officials have said.
The XM25 weapon system – which is designed to fire air burst rounds to defeat targets behind cover – is expected to go through its Pre-Production Qualification Test (PPQT) next spring with a Milestone C decision expected in August 2016.
The direct-fire weapon is meant to be shoulder-fired allowing a soldier to use basic rifleman marksmanship skills.
At present, the weapon system is in the second round of contractor validation testing.
Three companies are currently involved
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