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Read the latest Land Warfare defence news from our team of expert journalists and analysts, giving you the 'so what' behind the latest headlines.

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Germany explores new options for future armoured vehicles

Germany has a range of requirements for additional or replacement armoured vehicles over the next decade. Shephard analyses how the German Army might use its share of the country's highly publicised €100 billion defence spending boost.

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Argentina negotiates acquisition of 6x6 Guarani vehicles

The procurement will involve a transfer of technology, with parts of the Guarani platforms produced at Iveco’s facilities in Argentina.

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Sweden expands Mjölner mortar vehicle fleet with top-up order

Sweden is boosting its indirect fire capability by adding a further batch of 120mm mortar systems, taking its total fleet to 80 once all are delivered.

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Italy reveals future armoured vehicle upgrade plans

Italy plans a mixture of upgrades and new acquisitions to refresh its ground combat capabilities.

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Sener to tackle uncrewed teaming for convoys under European project

3rd February 2023

Sener Aerospace and Defense will lead a multi-national European Defence Fund project to explore swarming and interoperability of UGVs with crewed ground and air vehicles.
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Rheinmetall chalks up more munitions and air defence contracts

3rd February 2023

The German-based group has announced contracts for Spike missiles, air defence systems and 40mm and 155mm ammunition for NATO and non-NATO customers.
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Thales technology to bolster Ukrainian air defence umbrella

2nd February 2023

The Ukrainian and French defence ministers have signed an agreement for supply of a complete air defence system.
Land Warfare

How the US Army plans to accelerate replenishment of stockpiles

2nd February 2023

The service is betting on multi-year contracts, reducing procurement process bureaucracy and partnering with industry to speed up production.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin satellite with military potential rolls out for 2023 maiden launch

1st February 2023

The low-cost LM 400 satellite bus is customisable for multiple applications and supports the Pentagon's Modular Open Systems Architecture for defence missions.
Defence Notes

Airbus to define next generation of European military helicopters

31st January 2023

Airbus Helicopters has been selected to coordinate a European R&D programme looking at military rotorcraft operational needs post-2030, and is also leading on a study for a defence collaborative cloud.
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Four bidders selected for next phase of US Army tactical truck programme

31st January 2023

The US Army has awarded four contracts to produce prototype vehicles for the Common Tactical Truck (CTT) programme, aimed at standardising fleets across the service.
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Thai navy unveils Chinese-built FK-3 SAM system

30th January 2023

Thailand's military inducts another sophisticated piece of Chinese weaponry, this time FK-3 air defence systems.
Special Operations

French special forces look to mobile apps for tactical advantage

30th January 2023

Hexagon's new platform for developing Android mobile apps for dismounted soldiers is already being put to use on a project for French special forces.
Land Warfare

Germany selects Rheinmetall to upgrade future soldier systems

30th January 2023

Rheinmetall has received a contract to provide enhanced networking capabilities to equip 14 platoons of German Army infantry.
Digital Battlespace

Viasat expands SATCOM business with US Marine Corps contract

30th January 2023

The Viasat contract for SATCOM as a Managed Service is the first commercial offering of its kind implemented by a USMC command.
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How Ukraine Leopard tank breakthrough opens new offensive options for Kyiv

27th January 2023

With donations of Leopard 2, Challenger 2 and M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine all now confirmed, Shephard Defence Insight analyses the implications for the conflict and the NATO nations supplying Kyiv with MBTs.
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US Abrams tanks will take 'months' to arrive in Ukraine

27th January 2023

As the Pentagon does not have any surplus Abrams tanks in its inventory, it is analysing the best ways to supply Kyiv.
Digital Battlespace

Hensoldt enters partnership to add artificial intelligence to its sensor systems

26th January 2023

Hensoldt has become an investor in artificial intelligence developer 21strategies, and the two companies are already collaborating on a synthetic environment project for the German Armed Forces.
Defence Notes

How France’s future budget will prepare its forces for tomorrow’s warfare

26th January 2023

Under the future military programming law 2024-2030 umbrella, France intends to invest in innovation as well as in cyber, maritime, space and UAS capabilities.
Land Warfare

Clearing the way: Mine ploughs for Ukraine

25th January 2023

The German federal government will supply route-opening mine ploughs developed by Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) and Pearson Engineering to Ukraine.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Iveco to take a majority stake in Horiba Mira’s UGV business

24th January 2023

The duo believe combining cutting-edge tech with manufacturing prowess will help secure a leading position in the UGV market.
Training

Norway looks to the long term with extra Ukraine military aid

24th January 2023

Norway will continue to support Ukraine by sending instructors for explosive ordnance disposal and other training, as well as maintaining equipment supplies for 'as long as necessary'.
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Myanmar unveils new indigenous military vehicles at Independence Day parade

24th January 2023

Many countries may have sanctioned Myanmar's military junta, but the Southeast Asian nation continues to receive support from nations such as China, Russia and Ukraine.