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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.
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.
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.
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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12th July 2012
ITT Exelis used the TechNet Land Forces – South event to highlight efforts to modernise the SINCGARS radio system. Tony Tabler, director of business development …
12th July 2012
With a lineage of building rack mount cases dating back to the 1950s and 1960s, ECScase used this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South gathering …
12th July 2012
While the focus of this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South event was on land forces, the ubiquitous joint nature of all modern military operations …
11th July 2012
Among the organizations in the spotlight at this week’s TechNet Land Forces – South gathering in Tampa, Florida, is the Joint Communications Unit. An element …
11th July 2012
Northrop Grumman has announced that it has established a new training facility for Fire Scout unmanned helicopter operators that offers improved flight simulators, hands-on aircraft …
11th July 2012
Thales Australia has announced that it has signed a contract with prime contractor RockwellCollins Australia to deliver its optronics systems as part of a Department …
11th July 2012
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) outlined its ‘Special Operations Forces C4 Enterprise’ at the TechNet Land Forces – South conference. John A. Wilcox, J6 …
10th July 2012
The recent experience of air operations over Libya has highlighted the continuing difficulties that NATO nations and other allies continue to have when it comes …
9th July 2012
Raytheon has unveiled a new missile defence system architectural analysis capability at the Farnborough International Airshow. According to Wes Kremer, VP air and missile defence …
9th July 2012
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) is betting on the persistent missile threat to help it secure continued business despite a global downturn in defence budgets. …
9th July 2012
Raytheon has announced that it has responded to an RfP from USAF to bid for the alternative Family of Beyond Line of Sight Terminals (FAB-T). …
8th July 2012
Following the operational success of Selex Galileo’s Praetorian defensive aids suite aboard the Eurofighter Typhoon in Libya, the company is looking to take this and …
8th July 2012
The CEO of Boeing Defense Space and Security has revealed that the division is concentrating its efforts on the development of C4ISR technology. Following the …
6th July 2012
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has announced that it has been awarded a prime contract by the US Army/Research Development and Engineering Command Intelligence and …
6th July 2012
Kongsberg has announced that the US Army has issued it a contract modification that increases the company’s Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) II frame …
5th July 2012
WEW has announced that the next generation trailer-mounted water container for the US Army, Camel II, has arrived at the TARDEC Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) …
4th July 2012
Kongsberg has signed a contract modification with the US Army increasing the existing CROWS II frame contract by NOK 508 million for the purchase of …
4th July 2012
The Australian government’s decision, announced 3 July 2012, to procure a further 214 Bushmaster vehicles for production at Thales Australia’s Bendigo facility will clear the …
3rd July 2012
As a pre-solicitation notice was published on 28 June regarding the US Army vehicle-mounted Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Appliqué radio programme, a Harris representative has …