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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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Special Operations
Army steps forward on 40mm airburst
15th February 2018
The US Army is moving forward on development of a new 40mm low velocity airburst munition. Designated XM1166, the High Explosive Airburst (HEAB) system would …
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Land Warfare
France accelerates Scorpion modernisation programme
15th February 2018
Deliveries of the French Army’s new armoured vehicles, being procured under its ambitious Scorpion modernisation programme, will be accelerated by the government under new defence …
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Land Warfare
Latvia to order Spike missiles
15th February 2018
The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to sign a $132.3 million contract with EuroSpike for the purchase of Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems. …
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Special Operations
New body armour design sees European SOF evaluation
15th February 2018
BCB International has launched a new plate carrier vest, with the body armour now being evaluated by a European special forces unit. The Kastell Pro …
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Land Warfare
US Army weighs next-gen combat vehicle acceleration
14th February 2018
The Pentagon’s FY19 budget might still be hot off the press but the US Army is under pressure to determine if it can accelerate its …
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Special Operations
BIRD to support Mexican ASIO fleet
14th February 2018
BIRD Aerosystems has received a three year follow-on contract to provide maintenance and support services to the Mexican government’s Special Mission Aircraft Solutions (ASIO) Special …
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Land Warfare
Pearson joins ARTEC MIV team
14th February 2018
Pearson Engineering has been selected by the ARTEC consortium as a partner for the potential production of Boxer armoured vehicles in the UK, Pearson announced …
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Digital Battlespace
West 2018: The data centre in a briefcase
14th February 2018
Mercury Systems - Trusted Mission Systems Division (formerly Themis Computer), working in conjunction with Acumentrics, has developed what they characterise as ‘the autonomous data centre …
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Military Logistics
US Navy surf platform interest not on a lark
13th February 2018
The US Navy is exploring concepts to replace its aging fleet of Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo 5-ton Vehicles (LARC-V) with a notional replacement platform being …
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Land Warfare
US Army funds HK417 as squad marksman rifle
13th February 2018
The US Army has announced funding for the acquisition of over 5,000 rifles as part of its Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) programme, which will …
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Land Warfare
Patriot missile contract mod issued
13th February 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a contract modification for the production and delivery of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, …
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Digital Battlespace
Singapore Airshow 2018: Frequentis highlights crisis management system (video)
13th February 2018
Frequentis showcased its crisis management system for the first time at Singapore Airshow 2018. Shephard spoke to Michael Delueg, product manager at the company, about the solution.
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Special Operations
Denmark identifies future SOF upgrades
13th February 2018
The Danish Defence Agreement 2018-2023, published on 1st February 2018, has outlined a series of future plans to upgrade the capabilities of the country’s special …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army increases funding for Patriot radar replacement
13th February 2018
The US Army is seeking to boost funding as part of efforts to replace the legacy Patriot radar system in its lower-tier missile defence architecture. …
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Special Operations
Singapore Airshow 2018: Training focus for Singapore's special operators
12th February 2018
Singapore’s Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) continues to build up its counter-terrorism (CT) capabilities as it becomes increasingly concerned about the flow of fighters associated …
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Military Logistics
Oshkosh Defense wins FMTV A2 contract
12th February 2018
Oshkosh Defense has received a contract from the US Army to supply the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 variant, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Border concerns driving Asia EO/IR market
12th February 2018
Maritime and land border protection are key concerns the world over, although ongoing tensions between neighbouring nations in the Asia Pacific are expected to drive …
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Land Warfare
EO/IR Special Report: Asian armies sensitive to vehicle EO/IR needs
12th February 2018
Demand for vehicle-based EO/IR systems for surveillance and observation operations is increasing rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region. Following North America, the region is anticipated to …
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Digital Battlespace
EO/IR Special Report: Market overview (video)
12th February 2018
The military EO/IR systems market is estimated to be worth around $10 billion and projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of …
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