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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
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
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
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
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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AUSA 2015: Refined XM25 go for launch
14th October 2015
Budget uncertainty in the US is unlikely to delay the introduction of the army’s long-awaited smart grenade launcher, industry officials have said. The XM25 …
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AUSA 2015: Stryker lethality at risk
14th October 2015
US budgetary problems could put the US Stryker 8x8 lethality upgrade programme at risk. Speaking at the AUSA exhibition, Brig Gen Dave Bassett, PEO Ground …
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Curtiss-Wright to support MORA
14th October 2015
With the aim of supporting the US Army’s Modular Open RF Architecture (MORA), Curtiss-Wright will add MORA-compliant RF capabilities to its range of rugged embedded …
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AUSA 2015: Oshkosh offers 6x6 M-ATV
14th October 2015
A technology demonstrator 6x6 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) from Oshkosh Defense is on display at the AUSA exhibition in Washington. The company is targeting militaries …
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AUSA 2015: Abrams SEPv3 upgrade tested
14th October 2015
A third upgrade package for the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank (MBT) is being assessed by the US Army. At the AUSA exhibition in Washington DC, …
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Rheinmetall introduces Vingmate MR 500
14th October 2015
Rheinmetall has developed a new fire control device for low- and medium-velocity 40mm grenade launchers and shoulder launched rockets, the company announced on 12 October. …
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NAMMO receives SMAW ammo order
14th October 2015
The US army has issued a $42.7 million delivery order to NAMMO for Shoulder launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) ammunition, the company announced on 12 …
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AUSA 2015: Raytheon readies radar upgrade
13th October 2015
A new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar solution for the Patriot air defence missile system is being developed by Raytheon to improve its overall …
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AUSA 2015: Making an impact (video)
13th October 2015
Impact protection company D3O displayed its smart, rate sensitive materials which offer optimum performance, whilst being soft and flexible in its regular condition. As D3O …
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AUSA 2015: Oshkosh on JLTV standby
13th October 2015
Oshkosh Defense is waiting to hit the ground running on the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme once the protest is concluded. Lockheed Martin protested …
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Saab receives Carl-Gustaf ammo order
13th October 2015
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has placed an order for Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system ammunition with Saab, the company announced on 12 October. The order …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2015: Harris develops global handset
13th October 2015
The latest iteration of the Harris RO tactical radio will enable worldwide voice communications from one handset device. Full Operational Capability for the Phase 3 …
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Northrop to add GWLR mode to G/ATOR
13th October 2015
The US Marine Corps has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop and test the Ground Weapon Locating Radar (GWLR) mode for the AN/TPS-80 …
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AUSA 2015: Release the hounds (video)
13th October 2015
A new vehicle has been unveiled at this year’s AUSA exhibition that is likely to compete for a lucrative contract to supply the US Army …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris wins new radio orders
13th October 2015
Harris Corporation has been awarded contracts from customers in the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe to provide wideband tactical radios and support services in …
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Belgium, Netherlands join Smart Defence
13th October 2015
Belgium and the Netherlands have signed a Letter of Intent for the multi-national Smart Defence programme for providing air-to-ground precision-guided munitions (PGMs), the North Atlantic …
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India shortlists K9 SPH
12th October 2015
The artillery woes of the Indian Army seem set to be partially resolved after Delhi announced a self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from South Korea had successfully …
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AUSA 2015: Raytheon's long-range Pike
12th October 2015
Raytheon has developed a mini-rocket called Pike to offer infantry units a cost-effective long-range anti-personnel capability. The PGM-ER Pike is a 40mm system that can …
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AUSA 2015: BAE light tank goes back to the future
12th October 2015
A two decade-old light tank design is being displayed by BAE Systems at the AUSA exhibition that it says could meet the US Army’s future mobile …
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