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TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
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The latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.
Despite growing interest in hybrid electric capabilities and its obvious advantages, obstacles and common challenges continue to hamper its deployment into military vehicles.
South Korea is rapidly advancing its UAV programmes and counter-drone capabilities in response to increasing threats from North Korea’s unmanned aerial systems.
Polish defence leaders said the country already has a squadron trained on using the Integrated Battle Command System which it planned to move forward with in 2024.
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
MESHnet is a modern suite of robust and secure networking solutions enabling fleet-wide communication and data exchange.
6th September 2024
The two aircraft may well be the first instalment of up to a dozen replacements for Egypt’s legacy Hercules fleet.
6th September 2024
Naval Group has selected the high-tech industrial group to provide its Phins Inertial Navigation Systems and Netans Data Distribution Units to French OPVs.
6th September 2024
The two companies will work together to develop a concept to repower the tank vehicle family with mtu 8V199 engines.
6th September 2024
The move makes Hungary the second C-390 operator within the NATO alliance.
5th September 2024
A ditching is a deliberate emergency landing on water, not a crash.
5th September 2024
With demand for USVs high, Elbit has added more capabilities to its fully autonomous vessel.
5th September 2024
Saab, who has been looking to expand its presence in Singapore, will build the forward superstructure and the radar mast of the Multi Role Combat Vessel with carbon composite material.
5th September 2024
The Australian Army has been restructuring its armoured capabilities, consolidating heavy armoured vehicles such as the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams and AS21 Redback IFVs in Townsville, while also advancing key defence projects.
5th September 2024
The US approved the deal despite supply chain delays to other equipment ordered by India.
5th September 2024
The sale would allow Japan significant technical and computer support for its Aegis-class destroyers for the immediate future.
4th September 2024
Ukraine’s defence secretary met his UK opposite number in London to mark the milestone and push forward with new defence deals.
4th September 2024
The cutter has been in Seattle where repairs have been taking place to electrical fire damage but no estimate has been given on its return to service leaving the US Coast Guard without surface assets to patrol the Arctic.
4th September 2024
Defence spending cuts are implied by UK ministers’ commitments to help plug a public finance “black hole”.
3rd September 2024
The end of the long procurement process could be in sight as both Airbus and Sikorsky pull out over bid criteria.
3rd September 2024
The modifications are intended to upgrade the fleet and extend their active lifespan.
3rd September 2024
Estonia upgrades its sniper rifle for better, longer precision.
2nd September 2024
According to the US Department of State, 750 company violations were recorded from 2017 to 2023.
2nd September 2024
Hanwha Defence Australia will supply the Redback IFV to the Australian Army as part of one of the force’s largest and most expensive project in its history.
2nd September 2024
The details of the sensor upgrade have yet to be formalised but could involve infrared search and tracking.