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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.
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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: Show highlights (video)
7th April 2017
The Shephard Media team talk through highlights of this week's show and discuss the region's economic problems that have implicated the progress of current and …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Israel makes inroads into Africa
7th April 2017
With high-end solutions, competitive pricing and expeditious delivery times, Israel is rapidly strengthening its position as one of the main players in weapons exports to …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: ASTROS artillery stays on target
7th April 2017
Brazil's rocket artillery modernisation and acquisition programme remains on track to meet its full entry into service in 2020.Jose Julio Dias Barreto, the ASTROS 2020 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh selected for Intellos A-UGV
7th April 2017
Sharp Electronics will use Rajant's Kinetic Mesh wireless technology as the wireless communications infrastructure platform for its Intellos automated unmanned ground vehicle (A-UGV), the company …
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Land Warfare
BAE signs Estonia CV90 support contract
7th April 2017
BAE Systems has been awarded contracts by the Estonian government to support the country's fleet of CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). The company announced the …
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Digital Battlespace
GDUK wins UK battlefield network contract
7th April 2017
General Dynamics UK will design and develop the UK's next-generation tactical communication and information system as the initial phase of the MORPHEUS programme. The company …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales, PT Len extend MoU
7th April 2017
Thales' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia's PT Len has been extended to include cooperation in combat management systems (CMS) in the country.The MoU was …
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Land Warfare
India approves K9 artillery buy
7th April 2017
India approved an approximately $650 million procurement of 100 tracked self-propelled howitzers (SPH) of 155mm 52-calibre, with an option for 50 more, on 29 March.Larsen …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Brazil FMS upgrades roll on
6th April 2017
Mistaken reports of the arrival of the first upgraded M109A5+ self-propelled howitzer to the Brazilian Army have been rebuffed by manufacturer BAE Systems.The company has …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Budget delays projects (video)
6th April 2017
Gen Div Guido Amin Naves of the Brazilian Army speaks with Shephard about current programmes and the economic challenges facing future projects.With budget restrictions influencing …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2017: SuperneT U-Agile+ bridges comms gaps
6th April 2017
Seeing a gap between military and homeland security communication networks, ST Electronics has developed application-based software named SuperneT U-Agile+ to bridge the two systems.Its release …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Turret developments for Guarani
5th April 2017
As Brazilian Army vehicle programmes begin to stall, there is still scope for the installation of new turrets.On the back of a contract to build …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Guarani slows down
5th April 2017
As the Brazilian defence budget gets more constrained the army is being forced to delay it major programmes.The VBTP-MR Guarani 6x6 armoured vehicle programme is …
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Digital Battlespace
SRC to continue Sensor Beam programme work
5th April 2017
SRC will continue development work on the US Air Force's Sensor Beam programme, the company announced on 4 April. The $95.7 million contract was awarded …
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Military Logistics
New MoD logistics hub opens
5th April 2017
A new military logistics hubs has been opened by the UK Ministry of Defence at MoD Donnington in Shropshire.The Defence Fulfilment Centre (DFC) is an …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris anticipates Australian Land 2072 contract
5th April 2017
Communications systems currently constitute the majority of Harris Corporation's business in Australia, with Harris actively working towards the award of a multi-million dollar contract under …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale
5th April 2017
ST Kinetics' new line of Jaeger 6 UGVs is now ready for sale, it was revealed at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 show in Singapore.At 2.4m …
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Land Warfare
Milipol Asia 2017: Up-gunning Asian security forces
5th April 2017
Asian snipers and counterterrorism forces are arming themselves differently to meet modern threats and environments, several armament vendors highlighted at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 exhibition …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Avibras pushes new 4x4
4th April 2017
A prototype 4x4 armoured vehicle from Brazilian manufacturer Avibras has been displayed at LAAD for the first time.The Guara has a unique four wheeled steering …
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