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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.

EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows

Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.

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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers

25th June 2025

The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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The power of partnership: GDMS–UK deepens cooperation with the British Army

25th June 2025

In Conversation: Shephard's Gerrard Cowan talks to General Dynamics Mission Systems–United Kingdom’s Chris Burrows about how the company's UK TacCIS business is reshaping battlefield communications through sustained customer engagement, accelerated innovation and ecosystem collaboration.
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Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million

24th June 2025

This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.
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GM Defense teams up with NP Aerospace for British Army vehicle requirement

23rd June 2025

The UK’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) has three types of vehicles: medium protected, light protected and light mobility (LMV). US company GM Defense and the UK’s NP Aerospace have teamed up to make an offering for the latter. The LMP will replace more than a dozen vehicle types with as few as three or four models.
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CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence

20th June 2025

CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.
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Chess Dynamics successfully demonstrates Vision4ce AI-driven tracker

19th June 2025

The Vision4ce Deep Embedded Feature Tracking (DEFT) technology software is designed to process video and images by blending traditional computer vision with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to present actionable information from complex environments.
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What weapons have Israel and Iran been using against each other?

19th June 2025

Tehran has been relying on UAVs and ballistic missiles while Jerusalem uses jets, deep fires and precision-guided munitions.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Fulgur air defence missile revealed in anticipation of potential market

18th June 2025

The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
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Expanded focus – unleashing the potential of commercial SATCOM for defence

17th June 2025

In conversation... Intelsat's Ray Lindenmayer talks to Shephard's Gerrard Cowan about the new capabilities advanced commercial SATCOM technologies can provide for military customers, and how industry and government can best work together to achieve maximum effect in orbit.
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Bids in for Canadian Bv206 replacement

17th June 2025

If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.
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Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA bets on carmaker to help make new one-way effector

16th June 2025

The One-Way Effector (OWE) is a ground-launched missile or drome designed to act as a swarm to overwhelm air defence systems. It was displayed for the first time in Paris this week.
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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward

13th June 2025

The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
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Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up

12th June 2025

Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.
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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement

11th June 2025

The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.
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Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand

9th June 2025

The VAMTAC (Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico or High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) 4×4 by Urovesa is in service with or has been ordered by eight countries, the most recent being Spain this month and Romania last month.
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Precision Strike Missile engine successfully tested from M270A2 launcher

9th June 2025

Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile with the solid rocket motor (SRM) provided by Northrop Grumman. The company is working to boost its SRM production capability.
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CV90 user group signs agreement to improve procurement and commonality

9th June 2025

The CV90 is in service with or ordered by ten countries. The agreement between six of these countries is designed to create commonality to provide economies of scale and a reduced training burden.
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Australia bets big on new systems and local industry in the face of drone wars

6th June 2025

Australia has a small but vibrant drone and counter-drone industry ranging from niche dual technology company Grabba Technologies to large multinational like DroneShield. It is these companies and a reshaping of procurement methods to ramp up its drone power.
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Rafael to unveil new Iron Beam laser director at Paris Air Show

4th June 2025

Israel has a substantial air defence system which includes Iron Dome and David’s Sling but laser systems will allow lower cost intercepts for short ranges against smaller threats.