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

Rheinmetall to supply heavy trailers for German military

21st December 2020

Order for unprotected tractor trailers forms part of broader effort to expand German logistic capabilities.
Land Warfare

Third Redback embarks for Australia

21st December 2020

Prototype IFV to be assessed in the Project Land 400 Phase 3 competition.
Land Warfare

Land Warfare magazine: soldier protection, combat care and more

18th December 2020

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Land Warfare

Avon will supply CBRN protection systems to Belgium, Finland and Norway

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.
Land Warfare

Danish MoD awards GDELS-Mowag a $52 million contract for 57 Eagle V vehicles

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.
Air Warfare

Singapore strengthens integrated air defence network

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.
Land Warfare

Northrop Grumman to supply XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns for US Army Strykers

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.
Land Warfare

EU member states sign a deal to develop the European standard UGS

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.
Land Warfare

Dutch combat network capabilities to improve with Elbit

16th December 2020

Israeli company will provide dismounted C2 equipment, software-defined radios and compact night vision systems.
Land Warfare

France analyses ethical implications of creating ‘super soldiers’

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.
Digital Battlespace

Podcast: Five Eyes Connectivity - The United Kingdom

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.
Land Warfare

Patria sends AMV XP for Japanese tests

16th December 2020

8x8 vehicle will be evaluated as a contender in the Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier programme.
Military Logistics

Australian deployable hospital programme progresses with selection of GDS

16th December 2020

SME is chosen to provide soft shelters under JP2060 Phase 3.
Land Warfare

Australia orders NVGs and develops sovereign C4 network

15th December 2020

The Australian Army continues to modernise with the latest high-tech equipment such as NVGs on the way.
Land Warfare

OMFV inches towards five-way contest

11th December 2020

Industry holds its breath for Phase 2 RfP (specifically for digital designs) on 18 December
Special Operations

Viper to protect German Army SF

11th December 2020

Customised helmet passed an exacting competitive evaluation process
Digital Battlespace

Survey shows little improvement in US military communications

11th December 2020

A change of political culture is needed to procure better and more resilient technology from outside the traditional defence industry.
Digital Battlespace

UAE to receive binocular night vision equipment via FMS

11th December 2020

Will L3Harris supply its Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) system?
Land Warfare

Nammo extends strategic partnership with Finnish military

11th December 2020

Security of supply agreement is worth €20 million per year