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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
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.
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Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up
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.
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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement
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.
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Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand
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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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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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Urutu upgrades edge forward
4th April 2017
The Brazilian Army programme to upgrade its EE-11 Urutu 6x6 APC is continuing to move forward albeit slowly. However, at LAAD 2017, the vehicle on …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America
4th April 2017
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has showcased its polymer-frame Jericho pistol at LAAD 2017. The company sees this weapon as the next-generation of pistol for military …
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Military Logistics
BAE wins M88 support contract
4th April 2017
BAE Systems will perform technical support and sustainment of M88 recovery vehicles under a $112 million contract from the US Army announced on 3 April.The …
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Land Warfare
SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled
4th April 2017
French company AA/ROK has developed a concept for the new SSA-1108 Joint-Forces Light Support Guided Munition (MIGALe) at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux.The MIGALe is …
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Digital Battlespace
USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR
4th April 2017
The US Marine Corps has officially taken delivery of the first factory built model of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) from Northrop Grumman …
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Military Logistics
SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment
4th April 2017
The US Marine Corps displayed its new Individual Water Purification System (IWPS), which will allow troops to get safe, drinkable water straight from the source, …
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Military Logistics
Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract
4th April 2017
Norway and Denmark have signed a four-year framework contract with Saab that will allow them to order camouflage systems for their armed forces, the company …
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Defence Helicopter
LAAD 2017: What to expect (video)
4th April 2017
Land and C4SIR editor Tim Fish highlights the Guarani 6x6 vehicle and submarine building programmes as ones to watch at LAAD 2017. Meanwhile, deputy rotary …
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Military Logistics
Time for an M109A8?
3rd April 2017
Maybe it's too soon to start calling it an M109A8, but the latest request for information (RFI) from the US Army's Project Manager for Self-Propelled …
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Land Warfare
Estonia calls for NATO air defence deployment
3rd April 2017
Estonia has said it would welcome the deployment of advanced NATO air defence assets within its territory, including long-range Patriot missile systems from the US, …
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