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Polaris MRZR 4 | Specifications | Defence Insight
Watch the video to discover the specifications and in-service data of the Polaris MRZR 4. As part of our AUSA Annual coverage this year, we have produced ...
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AUSA 2019: Boeing prepares for CH-47F Block II delay
Boeing is making preparations for a worst-case scenario where the procurement of Chinook CH-47F Block II helicopters for the US Army is delayed by anything up ...
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Podcast: The contenders line up for FARA, Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV, and talking missiles with Raytheon
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Malaysia seeks new small arms
Malaysia’s MoD issued five tenders for infantry support weapons for the Malaysian Army on 15 October. These tenders are restricted to Malaysian-registered companies. The first ...
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Contracts signed as LAND 400 Phase 3 progresses
Contracts have been signed with the two companies selected to progress to the next stage of the Australian Army’s LAND 400 Phase 3, the Australian ...
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US moves troops, tanks into Lithuania in message to Russia
The United States began deploying a battalion of troops and dozens of tanks to Lithuania for an unprecedented six-month rotation on 21 October, a move ...
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Oshkosh receives Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle FMS contract
Oshkosh Defense has received a Foreign Military Sales contract from the US Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTVs), ...
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Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS | Specifications | Defence Insight
Watch the video to discover the specifications and in-service data of the Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS. As part of our AUSA Annual coverage this year, we have ...
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Kongsberg turret for SAIC ARV
22nd October 2019
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has selected Kongsberg to provide the turret for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) being offered to the US Marine Corps.The ...
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Opinion: What is the British Army for?
18th October 2019
A month on from the madding halls of DSEI 2019 it is worth taking stock of what came to pass, not least the raft of ...
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Cranfield University working on future military vehicle tech
18th October 2019
Cranfield University announced on 15 October that it is working on a QineitQ-led three year project to explore innovative solutions for ground vehicle mobility to ...
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ADEX 2019: Hyundai Wia debuts new 81mm mortar
17th October 2019
South Korean weapon manufacturer Hyundai Wia unveiled a new 81mm mortar at Seoul ADEX 2019, one that will be adopted by the Republic of Korea ...
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AUSA 2019: IM-SHORAD paves the way for rapid prototyping efforts
17th October 2019
With General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) showcasing the Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defence (IM-SHORAD) Stryker solution for the first time at AUSA the effort demonstrates how ...
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AUSA 2019: New Javelin launch unit on road to fielding in 2023
16th October 2019
Raytheon Missile Systems expects to go to low-rate initial production (LRIP) for its new Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Unit (CLU) in 2021 and full rate ...
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AUSA 2019: L3Harris adds Black Hornet to ENVG-B mix
16th October 2019
L3Harris is looking at the next generation evolution of its Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) for the US Army by connecting the solution to a ...
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ADEX 2019: Hanwha working on a next-generation AAV
16th October 2019
The Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) relies on Korea Amphibious Assault Vehicles (KAAV), a licenced version of BAE Systems’ AAV7A1, but further in the ...
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ADEX 2019: Hanwha unveils first prototype of deadly Redback
16th October 2019
On the opening day of Seoul ADEX 2019, Hanwha Defense unveiled its first AS21 Redback IFV to the public. Such is the prestige of the ...
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AUSA 2019: US Army gunning for extended range prototype success
15th October 2019
Long Range Precision Fires (LRFP) continues to be a top priority for the US Army’s modernisation plan. Part of the tactical level of that effort, ...
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AUSA 2019: GDLS, Kongsberg team for Stryker improvements
15th October 2019
General Dynamics Land Systems has teamed with Kongsberg to jointly pursue the US Army’s next phase of Stryker lethality improvements and production. The US Army ...
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AUSA 2019: BAE Systems introduces new countermeasure system
15th October 2019
BAE Systems has introduced its new RAVEN countermeasure system for combat vehicles at AUSA in Washington DC. Part of the company’s integrated vehicle protection system ...
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Kongsberg tasked with MUMS work
15th October 2019
Kongsberg will finalise and deliver a secure, network based, Multi-User Multi-Station (MUMS) capability for the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC), the company announced ...
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Success for GLSDB long-range firing
15th October 2019
Saab and Boeing have carried out a long-range test firing of the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) in Norway, Saab announced on 14 October.The firing, ...
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AUSA 2019: Rheinmetall disappointed but not beaten on OMFV
15th October 2019
While the US Army remains tight-lipped on the status of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme, Rheinmetall is still pushing for its Lynx KF41 ...
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Kuwait requests M88A2 HERCULES vehicles
14th October 2019
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction ...
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AUSA 2019: First Trophy APS delivered to US Army
14th October 2019
The first Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) have been delivered to the US Army. Rafael’s Trophy APS is being delivered by an industry team for ...
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AUSA 2019: Ballistic and cruise missile proliferation bolsters air defence funding
14th October 2019
North American procurement spending on ground-based air-defence missile systems will reach nearly $40 billion over the next ten years, a new analysis by Shephard has ...
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AUSA 2019: Collins Aerospace generators deliver more power to Abrams tanks
14th October 2019
Collins Aerospace Systems announced during AUSA 2019 that it has delivered more than 250 electric generators to the US Army for its Abrams M1A2 MBTs. ...
