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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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20th September 2018
Supacat’s All Terrain Mobility Platform (ATMP) will undergo a modernisation programme to manage obsolescence issues and support future hybrid development and automisation. The modernisation programme …
20th September 2018
South Africa-based Rand Armour is advancing its armoured plate technology to incorporate liquid composite capabilities within its protective systems for military and security users. Rodney Anderson, …
19th September 2018
European missile manufacturer MBDA is showcasing several new solutions at DVD 2018 geared towards future land requirements in both the UK and abroad. The company …
19th September 2018
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles to …
19th September 2018
The Australian government has approved a new programme that aims to deliver safe, simple and a more assured defence fuel network in partnership with industry, …
18th September 2018
Kongsberg has received a contract from the US Army for production, system support and technical engineering support for the family of CROWS remote weapon stations, …
18th September 2018
Thales and its Thai partner Datagate have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Thai Defence Technology Institute (DTI) to enhance digital communications for …
18th September 2018
Supacat has introduced its HMT 600 Coyote tactical support vehicle configured for an anti-UAS defence role. The vehicle will be installed with the Anti-UAV Defence …
18th September 2018
Since its inception in the 1990s, the Boxer programme has had highs and lows. By 2015, the vehicle had only secured two customers – lead …
17th September 2018
General Technical Services (GTS) has received a $67 million contract to provide soldier tactical/expeditionary power and energy generation services in support of the US Army …
17th September 2018
BAE Systems has revealed its final design proposal for the British Army’s Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP), which will refresh much of the vehicle’s …
17th September 2018
BCB International has launched production of the Framm modular rifle stock, the company announced on 12 September. Framm is an adjustable and foldable stock that …
17th September 2018
Spain's Prime Minister on 16 September defended his government's controversial decision to go ahead with the delivery of 400 laser-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia, saying …
17th September 2018
ECA Group has received a new contract to supply several units of its Cobra MK2 E UGV to the Thai armed forces. The company will …
14th September 2018
Serco has received a contract to support the US Army Sustainment Command (ASC) with global acquisition and logistics operations support, the company announced on 10 …
14th September 2018
Indra has received a contract to deliver its Lanza 3D Long-Range Radar to the Royal Thai Air Force, the company announced on 11 September. The …
13th September 2018
Members of the Five Eyes alliance have in recent years attempted wholesale reform of their acquisition processes to speed up the fielding of new capabilities. …
13th September 2018
US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has outlined its specific medical training and support needs for tactical medical training. The classes were outlined in a …
13th September 2018
EPE, Thales Australia and Department 13 signed an MoU at Land Forces 2018 related to integration of the Mesmer C-UAS system aboard Bushmaster protected mobility …