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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Uncrewed Vehicles

Strategic overview: The Ukraine conflict’s robotic armies

12th September 2024

Kiev and Moscow have been competing over who can better harness the ongoing revolution in military affairs caused by AI-controlled and human-operated robots and drones.
Land Warfare

Defence spending insights: Denmark set to order more CV9035 IFVs

11th September 2024

The vehicles, which will form part of a new Heavy Brigade, could see BAE Systems Hägglunds covering the supply of 115 new CV9035 MkIIIC IFVs.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems unveils new large combat UGV

11th September 2024

The Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) 8x8 UGV has been displayed at Australia’s Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition in Melbourne.
Land Warfare

Australia announces programme developments on eve of land warfare conference

11th September 2024

Australia’s Land Forces 2024 International Land Defence Exposition takes place in Melbourne this week with the government making announcements on land programmes and Supacat unveiling a new vehicle.
Land Warfare

UK increases Ukraine support

10th September 2024

The UK is leading the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) which has already supplied a range of uncrewed systems and other equipment to the Ukraine with the country now committed to the supply of air defence missiles.
Defence Notes

Dutch MoD targets two more frigates as part of future defence plans

6th September 2024

The latest defence memorandum from the Dutch government has suggested that funding would be increased, with the procurement of more frigates, F-35s and Leopard 2A8s expected.
Land Warfare

Rolls-Royce teams up with FFG to improve Wisent 1 and Leopard 1 engines

6th September 2024

The two companies will work together to develop a concept to repower the tank vehicle family with mtu 8V199 engines.
Land Warfare

Will future ground fleets finally embrace hybrid electric solutions?

6th September 2024

Despite growing interest in hybrid electric capabilities and its obvious advantages, obstacles and common challenges continue to hamper its deployment into military vehicles.
Uncrewed Vehicles

UAVs in multiple classes proliferate in South Korea

6th September 2024

South Korea is rapidly advancing its UAV programmes and counter-drone capabilities in response to increasing threats from North Korea’s unmanned aerial systems.
Land Warfare

Poland announces IBCS integration timeline

6th September 2024

Polish defence leaders said the country already has a squadron trained on using the Integrated Battle Command System which it planned to move forward with in 2024.
Land Warfare

Australian Army readies itself for influx of heavy metal

5th September 2024

The Australian Army has been restructuring its armoured capabilities, consolidating heavy armoured vehicles such as the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams and AS21 Redback IFVs in Townsville, while also advancing key defence projects.
Land Warfare

Estonian Centre for Defence Investments revamps sniper rifle provision

3rd September 2024

Estonia upgrades its sniper rifle for better, longer precision.
Land Warfare

Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 programme receives first high-capacity batteries

2nd September 2024

Hanwha Defence Australia will supply the Redback IFV to the Australian Army as part of one of the force’s largest and most expensive project in its history.
Uncrewed Vehicles

British Army looks to ‘kamikaze drones’ for future operations

2nd September 2024

Inspired by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the British Army has one eye on the future as it develops its ability to operate FPV UAS.
Land Warfare

Croatia to gain new HIMARS equipment in $390 million deal

2nd September 2024

Croatia has become the latest NATO ally to request the purchase of HIMARS guided missile launchers.
Digital Battlespace

Piercing the fog of war via battlespace management

30th August 2024

Battle Management Systems are emerging as increasingly important tools for commanders making decisions in fluid combat situations.
Land Warfare

US Army awards $1.3 billion Javelin contract to Raytheon and Lockheed Martin JV

30th August 2024

The deal has marked the largest single year production contract of Javelin missiles to date and follows on to an initial contract awarded in 2023.
Land Warfare

Sweden orders SEK700 million Giraffe 1X surface radar

30th August 2024

Saab will provide integration on the radar which will be installed on a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Land Warfare

AeroVironment wins $990 million stand-off contract with the US DoD

29th August 2024

While few details have been released, the contract will likely be for a system similar to the existing Switchblade UAS.