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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.
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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25th August 2021
Esri UK awards CAR 2021 Map Creator Customer Award for a visual tool to track the trafficking of illicit weapons.
25th August 2021
Australia has begun its search for a new man-portable ECM system to enhance the EW protection it can provide to its troops.
24th August 2021
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24th August 2021
UK firms Arqit and Babcock International have sealed a partnership agreement to test the encryption capabilities of QuantumCloud technology.
23rd August 2021
Havelsan's new networked system concept for infantry combines training, exoskeletons and integrated unmanned systems.
23rd August 2021
FNSS is internally funding the multirole M113-based armed UGV and has developed an autonomy kit for driving while maintaining a human in the loop for weapons firing.
23rd August 2021
PARS IV 6x6 Special Operation’s (S-Ops) Vehicle is designed to meet the tactical and operational requirements of military and internal security forces whose mission is special. It is able to operate in wide range of terrains, climate types and optimized for different operational requirements. It is highly versatile, reflecting the broad spectrum of potential missions and operation zones.
20th August 2021
A navalised variant of the BMP-3 IFV may become a standard platform for Russian marines — but shortcomings remain.
20th August 2021
DoD says M/V Empire State will help to meet its global petroleum transport requirements.
20th August 2021
Countering the threat caused by drones is now a global issue and an increasing concern for the military, government and homeland security forces across every continent.
19th August 2021
New developments in the Turkish manufacturer's wheeled AFV range place emphasis on ballistic protection and mobility.
19th August 2021
FNSS is set to deliver 27 Marine Assault Vehicles to the Turkish Naval Forces by 2022.
18th August 2021
Diesel version of Akrep II reportedly developed for export customer.
18th August 2021
Live test combines in-service gateway translations across existing data links with AI-enhanced networking.
18th August 2021
FNSS displays production version of Kaplan Medium Tank for Indonesia, where it is known as Harimau.
18th August 2021
The Lithuanian Armed Forces are introducing their first batch of 50 JLTVs following delivery from US manufacturer Oshkosh.
18th August 2021
The T4 robot from L3Harris Technologies provides large robot capabilities in a medium-sized package. Its unique intuitive, haptic control reduces operator cognitive burden.
17th August 2021
The latest Italian defence multi-year plan has identified key areas across the Army's support capabilities that need to be modernised.
17th August 2021
Following the use of Havelsan's Sniper Simulator by Turkish SOF, the company is now showing the latest iteration at IDEF.