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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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Land Warfare
US Army to get 60kW laser
20th March 2017
Lockheed Martin has completed the design, development and demonstration of a 60kW-class beam combined fibre laser for the US Army, the company announced on 16 …
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Land Warfare
Russia increases tank mix for Syria
20th March 2017
A bizarre mixture of obsolete and modern armoured vehicles is being sent by Russia to its Syrian allies.The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and different militias …
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Land Warfare
AUSA Global: Patriot used to shoot down quadcopter
20th March 2017
News that a Patriot air defence missile was used to shoot down a small quadcopter brought groans from some audience members at this week's Association …
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Special Operations
SOCOM searches for 7.62mm conversion kit
20th March 2017
A US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) solicitation calling for the design of a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) could have serious implications for the future of …
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Land Warfare
Air defence boost for Turkey
20th March 2017
The air defence capability of the Turkish Land Forces will be given a boost now that a new self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) is on the …
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Land Warfare
Turkey orders new amphibious vehicle
20th March 2017
A step towards the production of a new amphibious vehicle for the Turkish marines has been taken that could offer the service new capabilities. Turkey's …
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Land Warfare
Thailand modernises V-150 into HMV-150
20th March 2017
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has chosen domestic company Panus Assembly to modernise its V-150 4x4 armoured vehicles. To be re-designated as the HMV-150, they …
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Land Warfare
Upgraded CPT turrets delivered to Australia
20th March 2017
Thales and its subcontractor Thomas Global have successfully delivered nine upgraded Crew Procedural Trainer (CPT) turrets for the Australian Army's Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV), …
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Land Warfare
Marines introduce breaching shotgun upgrade
20th March 2017
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has introduced an upgrade to its currently-fielded Mossberg M500A2 pump-action shotguns, which optimise the weapons for ballistic door breaching …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon awarded CIIF contract
17th March 2017
Raytheon will carry out work to improve interconnective networking technologies under an $11.8 million contract from the US Office of Naval Research announced on 14 …
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Land Warfare
Dutch Boxer throws first punch
17th March 2017
The Dutch Army's 13th Light Brigade conducted its first live firings from the Boxer armoured vehicle in March. The brigade's 42 Battalion Limburgse Jagers (Limburg …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania orders MK44 Bushmaster Chain Guns
17th March 2017
Orbital ATK will supply its MK44 Bushmaster chain gun for the Lithuanian Army's new Vilkas 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles, the company announced on 16 March.The …
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Land Warfare
US Mobile Protected Firepower surges forward
17th March 2017
The US Army's MPF (Mobile Protected Firepower) programme has been confirmed and will be introduced into the Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT).
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Land Warfare
Denmark selects artillery, mortars and trucks
17th March 2017
The Danish Army is finally getting a boost in capability with orders for modern military equipment some of which have been delayed.New orders mean that …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell awarded DACAS agreement
16th March 2017
Rockwell Collins has received a Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) agreement from the US Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, the company announced on 14 March.The …
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Land Warfare
Singapore requests APMI Rounds from US
16th March 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential $66 million foreign military sale to Singapore of XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) …
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Training
MAN training for ADF gathers pace
16th March 2017
The Australian Defence Force's (ADF) introduction into service (IIS) training conversion programme for drivers is in full swing as the military continues to roll out …
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Land Warfare
MBDA develops Mistral Atlas-RC
16th March 2017
MBDA has developed a new short range air defence system called Mistral Atlas-RC, the company announced on 15 March.The new system is based on a …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris’ RF-300H radio earns NSA certification
15th March 2017
Harris Corporation has received National Security Agency (NSA) Type-1 certification for its Falcon III RF-300H wideband HF manpack radio system, the company announced on 13 …
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