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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Land Warfare

Bulgaria orders helmets and bulletproof vests

24th November 2020

Items to be supplied by local company
Land Warfare

Norway shortlists two candidates for future MBT solution

23rd November 2020

Norway is looking for new MBTs to replace its decades-old Leopard 2 A4 fleet and increase the operational capability of the army as part of a broader restructuring effort
Digital Battlespace

CDW and Viasat to upgrade IT systems for combat-ready ARRC

23rd November 2020

Companies team up in Project Lelantos for improved command, control and communications
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to supply German Bundeswehr with new trucks

23rd November 2020

The vehicles will expand the Bundeswehr’s logistic capabilities when it comes to the rapid handling of materiel.
Digital Battlespace

US Army falls short on PF-D rollout

20th November 2020

PF-D is in Block 2 development, which means that the software is still being written
Special Operations

ADF admits illegal killings in Afghanistan

20th November 2020

A limited number of Australian special forces personnel stand accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, with 36 incidents referred for criminal investigation.
Land Warfare

UK spending pledge leaves Army programmes out in the cold

19th November 2020

Costly and long-running armoured vehicle programmes were conspicuous by their absence from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement of a multi-year spending boost — but a Boxer production contract gives some cause for optimism.
Land Warfare

US Army will adapt USN missiles to plug capability gap

19th November 2020

US Army intends to use Tomahawk and SM-6 to meet a key mid-range missile priority
Land Warfare

South Korea completes K9 deliveries

19th November 2020

The South Korean military has received its final units of the K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer.
Land Warfare

Portuguese Army trains with new Benelli Supernova shotguns

18th November 2020

The Portuguese Army has moved forward in the Soldier Combat Systems programme and has started operating Benelli Supernova shotguns. In total, 380 of these weapons will equip the army.
Land Warfare

US goes back to the future with Precision Grenadier System

18th November 2020

The Precision Grenadier System concept bears some resemblance to the abandoned XM25 CDTE system, but this time the US Army will solicit more soldier feedback
Land Warfare

Turkey hails arrival of EBK-44 grenade

18th November 2020

Domestically produced soldier-worn grenade holster to enter TAF inventory
Land Warfare

Did China use a microwave weapon against Indian soldiers?

18th November 2020

If the PLA did employ a microwave weapon against Indian troops, this is likely the first use of the technology in combat.
Land Warfare

USMC prepares for precision fires down-select

17th November 2020

Loitering munitions are high on the agenda for the USMC Light Armored Reconnaissance battalion
Digital Battlespace

Spectra demonstrates COMET to British Army

17th November 2020

COMET provides low-latency data without the need to rely on satellites or multiple line-of-sight repeaters. As it does not need a GPS, this system can work even in denied scenarios.
Digital Battlespace

US Army seeks cyber solution for Stryker

17th November 2020

Cybersecurity company to provide prototype vehicle security system and unified kits
Uncrewed Vehicles

US armed forces buy more Centaurs

16th November 2020

Orders worth almost $100 million have been placed for more than 750 UGVs in last 12 months
Defence Notes

Brazilian service chiefs seek more investment in new capabilities

16th November 2020

During a webinar organised by the Brazilian MoD, the commanders of the air force, army and navy put on a united front with the Minister of Defence to call for higher defence spending
Land Warfare

Serbia receives upgraded T-72s from Russia

16th November 2020

Upgrade includes a third-generation thermal panoramic sight for the tank commander, a new ballistic computer, a new gun stabilising system and a 12.7mm RWS