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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles
Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.
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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
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.
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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
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.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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.
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Defence Notes
Cobra Gold 2018 helps prepare for real-world missions
21st February 2018
A critical part of Exercise Cobra Gold 2018, an annual exercise held in Thailand, was a combined amphibious assault at Hat Yao Beach on 17 …
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Special Operations
Global SOF 2018: Has US developed 'over reliance' on SOF?
20th February 2018
The US and its partners across the Central Command region may have developed an over-reliance on special operations forces (SOF), sometimes at the expense of …
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Land Warfare
Indian howitzer production begins
20th February 2018
The US Army’s Watervliet Arsenal has begun work on a $50 million order to manufacture 145 howitzer cannon systems for the Indian Army, the US …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Hensoldt expands Asia footprint
20th February 2018
When Airbus Group took the decision to concentrate on its core aviation-related business lines, a number of divisions were cut free to fend for themselves. …
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Digital Battlespace
Palomar receives display system contracts
20th February 2018
Palomar Display Products has received three contracts for the delivery of display systems for the M1 Abrams tank, M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicle and Light Armored …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall receive two contracts from US military
19th February 2018
Rheinmetall has received two contracts to provide infantry ammunition and special effects ordnance to the US armed forces, the company announced on 14 February. Under …
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Land Warfare
Israeli warplanes hit Gaza after new rocket attack
19th February 2018
Israeli warplanes hit Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on 19 February after a rocket fired by Palestinians slammed into southern Israel, the army …
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Digital Battlespace
Spain kicks off tactical comms modernisation study
19th February 2018
The Spanish MoD has initiated a study to consider the future tactical communications capabilities for both the army and navy, defence sources have disclosed. According …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
More WASPs for US Army
19th February 2018
Drone Aviation has delivered new multi-mission, tactical Winch Aerostat Small Platform (WASP) systems to the US Army. The delivery was made under a contract awarded …
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Land Warfare
Turkish Army beefs up missile protection for Syria ops
19th February 2018
The Turkish Army is bolstering the number of upgraded M60T ‘Fırat’ tanks – equipped with new anti-tank missile protection systems and remote weapon stations – …
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Land Warfare
Otokar submits BAFO for Altay serial production
16th February 2018
Otokar has submitted its best and final offer to the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) for the serial production of the Altay main battle …
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Digital Battlespace
US gets serious about European EW threat
16th February 2018
The US is embarking on a number of projects that will see it rapidly rebuild and field advanced electronic warfare capabilities, many of which have …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: What happened to Russia's new armoured vehicles
16th February 2018
Almost three years after the high-profile public debut of Russia’s new armoured platforms – the Armata, the Kurganets-25 and Bumerang families – their large-scale procurement …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop selected for OFFSET programme
16th February 2018
Northrop Grumman has been selected as a Phase 1 Swarm Systems Integrator for DARPA's Offensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) programme, the company announced on 13 February. …
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Land Warfare
Pentagon looks to counter rivals' hypersonic missiles
16th February 2018
Even as the Pentagon hustles to ensure that its defences keep pace with North Korea's fast-growing rocket programme, US officials increasingly are turning attention to …
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Land Warfare
Russian Army receives Solntsepek systems
16th February 2018
The Russian armed forces' Central Military District in Altai Krai has taken delivery of new TOS-1A Solntsepek heavy flamethrower systems, the Russian Ministry of Defence …
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Land Warfare
India scurries to buy thousands of small arms
16th February 2018
The Defence Acquisition Council’s (DAC) approval on 13 February for procurement of small arms worth more than $2.2 billion for the Indian military is being …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Plethora of systems on show at Singapore Airshow (video)
15th February 2018
Controp introduced its Speed-ER automatic detection and surveillance system for the first time at this year's Singapore Airshow. The new payload can be used for …
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Land Warfare
IDF takes on new AS60 shoulder-launched weapon
15th February 2018
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed an agreement for the acquisition of thousands of new lightweight shoulder-fired rockets for …
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