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Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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1st August 2018
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to obtain the NASAMS 2 air defence system via a government-to-government sale with the US. India’s Defence Acquisition …
31st July 2018
Against a recent background of ammunition production challenges caused by an explosive accident at the US Army’s primary ammunition production facility, the service recently awarded Winchester …
31st July 2018
Saab has received a one-year contract extension from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing logistical support for the Arthur weapon locating system, the …
31st July 2018
The first S-400 Triumph surface-to-air missile systems for the People’s Liberation Army of China have been handed over in the second half of July, according …
31st July 2018
While the US Army is pursuing an optionally manned capability for its next generation combat vehicle (NGCV), which missions such a vehicle could conduct is …
31st July 2018
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has received a delivery order from the US Army to upgrade 100 more M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to M1A2 …
30th July 2018
Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor has successfully intercepted an air-breathing threat (ABT) in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, …
30th July 2018
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has disclosed a list of “capability needs” to be considered at the 2018 Special Operations Forces Warrior Industry Collaboration …
30th July 2018
The Iveco - Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) has signed a contract with the Italian MoD for the delivery of ten Centauro II armoured vehicles to …
30th July 2018
QinetiQ has received a three year contract with options to extend for a further two years, worth up to £95 million ($124 million) to support …
27th July 2018
United States Special Operations Command has released a combined special notice / RfI describing a planned demonstration under which the command will explore new designs …
27th July 2018
Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the Iraqi roadside remains a chief security concern in the battle against ISIS but threats from incoming adversarial drones are …
27th July 2018
The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have signed a contract on infrastructure development projects for the Lithuanian …
26th July 2018
Hensoldt has delivered upgraded Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals to the German military for risk reduction testing, the company announced on 20 July.The Bundeswehr …
26th July 2018
GTT Communications has received a contract from the Defensive Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) to provide telecom services in Afghanistan, the company announced on 19 …
26th July 2018
Qatar has purchased Russian-made small arms and anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and continues negotiations for the purchase of the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumph long-range surface-to-air missile …
26th July 2018
Heckler and Koch, together with its partner Aimpoint, has received a contract to supply red dot sights for the new HK416 F French assault rifle, …
26th July 2018
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA) has been awarded a large contract for 1,044 additional HX-series medium and heavy trucks, according to an announcement by the …
26th July 2018
The Malaysian Army is expected to take delivery of an unknown number of Next-generation Light Antitank Weapons (NLAW) soon, with the recent issuing of a …