Land Warfare
GM Defense introduces a new variant to its ISV family
The Expeditionary Logistics and Mission Support Concept Vehicle is a four-passenger platform with a cargo box. Similar to the traditional nine-troop carrier, it is light enough to be sling-loaded from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and compact enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
Defence Notes
Should the US reassess its defence strategy?
Even though the US has a powerful arsenal and an extensive defence budget, it has been unable to prevent the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has failed to deter China’s growing territorial and maritime ambitions.
Land Warfare
US Army plans deeper experiments with cutting-edge systems in FY2023
The US Army is looking to deepen its experimentation with cutting-edge and innovative solutions by allocating $35 billion for this purpose in its FY2023 budget request and $90.8 million for Project Convergence 22.
Land Warfare
USMC to revise Force Design 2030 but MBT removal plans remain unchanged
The USMC is working on an updated version of the Force Design 2030 vision. Although the new document will take into account the current geopolitical scenario, it will not reassess the decision to divest the MBT fleet.
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Defence Notes
New ruggedised computer caters for extreme environments
23rd October 2021
Sidewinder-Byte has a ruggedised modular/open architecture design compliant with MOSA standards and an unlimited deployment capability.
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Land Warfare
GM Defense bets on electric power
22nd October 2021
GM Defense has developed a battery pack that offers the flexibility to use pouch cells stacked either vertically or horizontally. It also allows vehicles to be built in multiple configurations and offers an upgrade path for legacy GM Defense vehicles.
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Land Warfare
The future of the OMFV (Opinion)
21st October 2021
With the M2 Bradley IFV approaching retirement, the pressure is on for the US Army to select its successor. AUSA provided the opportunity for those with hats in the ring to reveal their designs.
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Land Warfare
Pearson Engineering develops new solutions for UGVs
20th October 2021
Pearson Engineering used AUSA 2021 to showcase its Modular Mission Pack that features a set of palletised ground-engaging tools for unmanned platforms.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Hanwha Defense eyes US market
19th October 2021
South Korean firm Hanwha Defense is keen to team up with US suppliers as a means of accessing DoD procurement programmes.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021 - Curtiss-Wright introduces new open architecture solutions
18th October 2021
Curtiss-Wright has developed systems that comply with US Army modular open standards.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Raytheon upgrades high-energy laser weapon
18th October 2021
New HELWS is a 15kW-class system optimised to defeat Group 1-2 UASs. It features an attachable/removable beam director turret and supports onboard radar and jammer options.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: AM General showcases new HMMWV for the US market
18th October 2021
NXT 360 — exhibited for the first time in the US at AUSA 2021 — was designed to deliver increased survivability, mobility and affordability.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: US audience gains first glimpse of new REX
16th October 2021
REX MK II Multi-Mission Autonomous vehicle is a hybrid electric, all-wheel drive platform intended to provide direct support to manoeuvring infantry units.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Army plans next OMFV steps
16th October 2021
The US Army intends to release a draft RfP in Q1 2022 aiming to collect feedback from the industry and shape requirements for the next stages of the OMFV programme. The RfP for phases 3 and 4 will be published in May 2022.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021 - US seeks new strategies to improve FMS
15th October 2021
Defence authorities in the US advocate faster and more flexible FMS processes and enhanced collaboration between the services and agencies involved in the programme.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021: Project Convergence accelerates and expands
13th October 2021
Project Convergence involves more than 5,000 military personnel in addition to over 70 different industry partners and 300 data collectors — and the DoD plans further expansion.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Contenders showcase OMFV solutions
13th October 2021
Manufacturers competing in the concept design phase of the OMFV programme have been working on open architecture and sustainable platforms that can be remotely controlled and will provide protection and lethality.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Archer completes US Army shoot-off evaluation
12th October 2021
Archer is a fully automated mobile weapon system that provides highly responsive and versatile fire support to troops in combat.
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Defence Notes
Estonian 2022 defence budget will be its biggest ever
9th October 2021
Defence expenditure in Estonia will reach €748 million ($865.45 million) in 2022, accounting for 2.31% of predicted GDP and marking a €103 million year-on-year increase.
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Land Warfare
iMUGS Consortium showcases 5G use in autonomous military solutions
8th October 2021
During the demonstration at the Ādaži military base in Latvia, troops played out various close-to-reality scenarios while using cutting-edge military technologies.
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Land Warfare
Spain to take early delivery of first VCR 8x8 Dragons
8th October 2021
Head of the Spanish Army’s Logistic Support Command claims that the Tess Defence consortium will make the vehicles available ahead of schedule.
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Air Warfare
Argentina evaluates fast jet options
5th October 2021
Buenos Aires initially intended to purchase Chinese/Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters, but is now analysing five alternative options.
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Land Warfare
Milrem and Kongsberg to develop new RCV
1st October 2021
The platform will be called Nordic Robotic Wingman. The companies are currently defining the intended usage of the system and will carry out the user experimentation phase of the project in the 2022-2023 timeframe.
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Land Warfare
Leopard 2A7V arrival signals leap forward for German Army
1st October 2021
The Leopard 2 A7V will form part of the German contribution to the NATO Very High Readiness Joint Task Force.
