Land Warfare

EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows

Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.

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Military Logistics

US Army awards AMPV contract modification

18th May 2021

BAE Systems to provide spare parts for initial training and fielding of Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles
Defence Notes

USAF supports testing of AI and robotic dogs

17th May 2021

USAF teams are supporting the testing of AI and robotic dogs at Tyndall AFB, Florida.
Special Operations

COVID-19 delays Canadian SOF vehicle replacement

17th May 2021

Plans to start a competition for a new platform to replace the Canadian SOF Command's HWWMV tactical transport vehicle have been delayed by COVID-19.
Land Warfare

AMRAAM-ER moves closer to NASAMS integration

17th May 2021

Raytheon and Kongsberg conduct first live-fire test of AMRAAM-ER for NASAMS.
Land Warfare

Raytheon to meet UK cyber challenge

17th May 2021

As internet usage grows exponentially, the threat of cyber warfare activities from criminal organisations or state-supported organisations has increased as well. Raytheon is using is CICs to expand the depth and breadth of skills across industry and meet this challenge
Digital Battlespace

ADF stays quiet on BMS rumours

14th May 2021

Mystery surrounds the reason for Australia quarantining its battle management system software.
Special Operations

Rostec delivers underwater pistols and assault rifles

14th May 2021

Rostec Corporation has delivered underwater pistols and assault rifles to an undisclosed foreign partner.
Land Warfare

Poland to buy 152mm ammunition

14th May 2021

Polish tender calls for at least 1,500 rounds of ammunition, probably for the 152mm Dana SPH.
Military Logistics

a4ESSOR achieves acceptance for its software-defined radio technology

13th May 2021

European joint venture, a4ESSOR, passes formal acceptance test for its ESSOR HDR Base Waveform.
Land Warfare

Key questions remain unresolved for Polish SHORAD

13th May 2021

Poland picks a lead contractor for the Narew programme but there is still no decision on which missile will be used.
Land Warfare

US Army bids farewell to Stryker MGS in FY2022

13th May 2021

‘Divestiture of obsolete systems’ will free up resources for other Stryker improvements, the US Army says.
Military Logistics

Rheinmetall releases new HX3 tactical truck

12th May 2021

Rheinmetall has released a new generation of tactical trucks, the HX3.
Land Warfare

Romania requires mortar ammunition

12th May 2021

Industry bids are due next month to supply more than 20,000 mortar bombs for the Romanian Army.
Military Logistics

Kodiak steps up for German combat engineering role

12th May 2021

The German Army has ordered 44 armoured engineering vehicles from Rheinmetall, to be delivered by 2029.
Land Warfare

Jaguar EBRC qualification process includes MMP test-firing

12th May 2021

The MBDA-made MMP was fired last month from a retractable pod on the Jaguar EBRC armoured vehicle.
Military Logistics

Norway eyes framework deal to repair or recycle armoured vehicle tracks

11th May 2021

Norwegian DLO wants to establish a four-year framework agreement with a single operator to buy, repair and recycle tyres, tracks, belts and other materials used on Leopard 2, M113 and potentially CV90 vehicles.
Digital Battlespace

US military aims to avoid being elbowed out of the spectrum

11th May 2021

Recently released prototype proposals would improve how the DoD manages its use of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Land Warfare

Moscow parade displays fewer innovations

11th May 2021

The Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May showcased the Buk-M3, Taifun-PVO and the ISDM remote minelayer.
Land Warfare

US Army extends CROWS contract with Kongsberg

11th May 2021

CROWS contract modification 'is contingent upon future demand and annual allocations’, says Kongsberg.