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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: Textron lines up HMMWV upgrades
12th October 2015
With more than 200,000 HMMWV vehicles in-use by militaries across the world, there is a significant market for upgrade packages. Textron Marine and Land Systems …
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Digital Battlespace
Selex delivers FADRs to Poland
12th October 2015
Selex ES has delivered three Fixed Air Defence Radar (FADR) systems to Poland as part of the NATO air defence network, the company announced on …
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AUSA 2015: US handgun contenders
12th October 2015
Industry bidders to provide a replacement for the 9mm Beretta M9 have been confirmed. The US PEO Soldier told Shephard that there are at least eight …
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Land Warfare
USMC AA7 prototypes on way
12th October 2015
New modernized prototype Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7s (AA7s) are to be delivered to the USMC this year. SAIC is to deliver ten initial prototypes for …
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Land Warfare
Nordic artillery drama continues
12th October 2015
As the closure date for proposals for Norway’s new artillery programme draws near, Sweden has finally received the first of 24 new pieces. After pulling …
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Digital Battlespace
Jordan moves to secure Syrian border
9th October 2015
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has awarded a contract to Raytheon to support the government of Jordan to secure its borders with Syria, the …
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Land Warfare
Orbital ATK to develop 120mm AMP
9th October 2015
Orbital ATK has been awarded a contract worth $16 million with options for the first phase of development for the 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP), XM1147 …
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Land Warfare
Czech Republic orders Mithras rockets
7th October 2015
Rheinmetall has been awarded an order from the Czech military for the Mithras handheld illumination rocket, it announced on 6 October. Under the order, which …
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Digital Battlespace
DTECH wins order for M3-SE equipment
7th October 2015
DTECH Labs, a Cubic Global Defense subsidiary, has been awarded a $2.7 million initial order to provide Mobile, Modular, Micro-Single Enclave (M3-SE) baseband equipment to …
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Training
Textron support Afghan training
7th October 2015
The US Army has awarded Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems an Interim Contractor Training Support (ICTS) contract to provide next-level training to the Afghan …
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Military Logistics
Aussie trucks take shape
7th October 2015
Australian engineering firm Varley is preparing for the production of truck mission modules for the Australian Army’s Project Land 121 Phase 3B medium/heavy capability. Speaking …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin provides radars to Latvia
6th October 2015
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the Latvian Ministry of Defence to provide three TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars (MRR) for use in air surveillance, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
iRobot wins MTRS MK1 contracts
6th October 2015
The US Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded two indefinite delivery/indefinitely quantity (IDIQ) contracts to iRobot to support, upgrade and produce Man Transportable Robotic …
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Training
New training facility for army engineers
6th October 2015
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and Hercules have completed the construction of a new training facility for army engineers at MoD Lyneham, the UK Department …
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Digital Battlespace
LGS acquires Axios
5th October 2015
LGS Innovations (LGS) has acquired Axios, a communications and signal processing solutions and mission support service provider for the US Department of Defense and intelligence …
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Land Warfare
Saab signs Norway T&S contract
5th October 2015
The Norwegian armed forces have awarded a $16.8488 million contract to Saab for the supply of training and simulation systems and support for its combat …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris bags radio support contract
5th October 2015
A Central Asian nation has awarded a contract to Harris Corporation to provide support services for its advanced tactical radio systems, the company announced on …
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Aselsan inks export for RCWS
2nd October 2015
Aselsan has signed export contracts with Kazakhstan and Malaysia Armed Forces for stabilised weapon systems known as 'Remote Controlled Weapon Systems' (RCWS), the company announced …
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Raytheon demos Excalibur round
2nd October 2015
Raytheon has fired new Excalibur N5 projectile while conducting a live guided flight test at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, the company announced on 30 September. …
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