Land Warfare
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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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22nd December 2020
Imbel and Safran Electronics & Defense Brazil have signed an agreement to upgrade Brazilian Army communications and electronics equipment, and develop new solutions.
22nd December 2020
Engine upgrades have already delivered improved fuel economy, increased vehicle range, and increased durability.
21st December 2020
M1A2 SEPv3 includes enhancements to lethality, maintainability, situational awareness and survivability.
21st December 2020
More than 50 C-Guard units delivered out of order for more then 320 kits.
21st December 2020
Order for unprotected tractor trailers forms part of broader effort to expand German logistic capabilities.
21st December 2020
Prototype IFV to be assessed in the Project Land 400 Phase 3 competition.
18th December 2020
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18th December 2020
Avon Protection has received an order to supply Belgium, Finland and Norway with CBRN respiratory protection including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessories under the $33 million contract awarded by NSPA in August.
18th December 2020
The Danish MoD awarded a CHF 46 million ($52 million) contract to GDELS-Mowag to deliver 57 Eagles V vehicles. This is the second order under the Armoured Patrol Vehicle (APV) framework agreement signed in 2017. Deliveries will begin by the end of 2021 and will be completed in 2022.
18th December 2020
Singapore has created an air defence umbrella over the island nation with the integration of new assets such as ASTER-30 missiles.
17th December 2020
The US Army has recently awarded Northrop Grumman a deal under the Stryker Medium Caliber Weapon System 30mm Lethality Upgrade programme. The base contract and first order call for 95 XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns with initial deliveries beginning in 2022.
17th December 2020
Seven EU member states, a consortium composed of European companies and the European Commission signed a €32,6 million ($ 39.68 million) agreement under the iMUGS project. This deal will allow the group to start working on the European standard unmanned terrestrial system.
16th December 2020
Israeli company will provide dismounted C2 equipment, software-defined radios and compact night vision systems.
16th December 2020
The Defence Ethics Committee of the French MoD has published a report on the ‘enhanced soldier'. This document analysed ethical issues around improving physical, perceptual, cognitive and psychological capabilities for French warfighters.
16th December 2020
In this episode of the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast, we hear how a rapidly shifting threat environment is driving a transformation of British military capabilities.
16th December 2020
8x8 vehicle will be evaluated as a contender in the Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier programme.
16th December 2020
SME is chosen to provide soft shelters under JP2060 Phase 3.
15th December 2020
The Australian Army continues to modernise with the latest high-tech equipment such as NVGs on the way.
11th December 2020
Industry holds its breath for Phase 2 RfP (specifically for digital designs) on 18 December