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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Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: US Army considers returning Iron Domes to Israel in the face of attacks by Hamas

10th October 2023

Although the list of systems and solutions to be sent to Jerusalem by the US government has not been defined yet, the possibility of shipping back those solutions has not been ruled out.
Land Warfare

Boeing-Nammo Ramjet 155 sets new distance as companies plan to add guidance system

10th October 2023

The results of the latest test were announced on 9 October and follow a previous record which was set in May last year.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: More firepower for M5 Ripsaw RCV

10th October 2023

Textron Systems’ M5 Ripsaw RCV has undergone a series of optimisations as revealed at AUSA 2023 in Washington DC.
Digital Battlespace

Interoperability: The Vital Ingredient for NATO’s Future Success (Studio)

10th October 2023

The lens of multi-domain operations is sharpening, and software-driven communication choices, deeper integration, and innovative technology are increasingly crucial. Companies like L3Harris are enabling a new age of international collaboration by emphasising NATO-standardised interoperability.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall receives another artillery order worth hundreds-of-millions of dollars

10th October 2023

The latest order is for the delivery of over a hundred thousand 155mm shells from the group’s new Spanish subsidiary Rheinmetall Expal Munitions as well as additional DM 121 high-explosive rounds.
Land Warfare

The M109-52 rolls into Washington DC

10th October 2023

BAE Systems has shown the M109-52 155 mm self-propelled (SP) artillery system for the first time at AUSA 2023.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: New EOS R800 RWS combines laser and kinetic capabilities to counter aerial threats

10th October 2023

The weapon has been designed to be capable of blinding the optics in all classes of UAVs and ATGMs.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: AM General shows latest JLTV

10th October 2023

The JLTV A2 features a new General Motors MY 2024 and trials have been set for July 2024.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: Black Hornet 4 nano-UAS described as the previous version ‘on steroids’

10th October 2023

Teledyne Flir Defense’s new Black Hornet 4 nano-UAS, being unveiled at AUSA 2023 today, has been described by the company as a ‘step change’ with improved range, endurance and sensor capability in a similar-sized package.
Land Warfare

New Zealand issues RfI for new fleet of multipurpose vehicles

9th October 2023

New Zealand's military is looking for new multipurpose vehicles for road and off-road use.
Defence Notes

Boom time has arrived for South Korean defence exports (Opinion)

9th October 2023

The Asian country to make the most spectacular and stellar success in terms of arms exports is none other than South Korea, a nation of 51.7 million citizens.
Land Warfare

Netherlands to proceed with their own All-Terrain Vehicle buy after plans for joint procurement fail

9th October 2023

The procurement of new amphibious tracked All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for the Netherlands Marines under the Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility Band Vagn (FLATM BV) has been pushed back again.
Defence Notes

US strengthens regional posture with munitions, ships and fighter jets in response to Hamas attack on Israel

9th October 2023

The swift deployment of munitions and the mobilisation of ships and fighter jets in response to the Hamas attack on Israel raise concerns about potential broader regional involvement.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023 - US Army seeks additional funds to supply ammunition to Israel

9th October 2023

The US Army is currently in the process of determining what it can supply to the Israeli Defence Forces but is waiting for guidance from Israel on what that country needs.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: Systel unveils ultra-compact edge AI compute solution for next-generation uncrewed and robotic vehicles

9th October 2023

Sparrow-Strike USFF Edge Processor has been engineered to withstand austere and challenging environments. It features a modular chassis and architecture design, as well as COTS technologies.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: US Army Sentinel A4 air defence radar enters low-rate production

9th October 2023

The development, announced at AUSA 2023, has attempted to improve the US Army's ability to track a variety of threats including fixed and rotary wings, UAVs and cruise missiles.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: How the use of digital twins can accelerate the field of missiles and fire control solutions

9th October 2023

New Lockheed Martin digital engineering simulation environment designed to benefit several DoD programmes including the US Army PrSM.
Defence Notes

Australia boosts domestic munitions production capacity

9th October 2023

Thales Australia is beneficiary of major investment in two munitions plants that it manages.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2023: GDLS introduces a new version of the Stryker armoured vehicle with robotic capabilities

7th October 2023

The StrykerQB has a hybrid diesel-electric power pack, has been designed to provide silent movement and watch, and has been developed with exportable electric power.