Land Warfare

Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up

Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.

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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement

The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.

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Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand

The VAMTAC (Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico or High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) 4×4 by Urovesa is in service with or has been ordered by eight countries, the most recent being Spain this month and Romania last month.

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Precision Strike Missile engine successfully tested from M270A2 launcher

Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile with the solid rocket motor (SRM) provided by Northrop Grumman. The company is working to boost its SRM production capability.

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Hanwha Aerospace to jointly produce guided missiles in Poland

16th April 2025

The joint venture between Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group will see them locally produce CGR80 missiles for the Homar-K multiple rocket launch system, with the first batch produced by 2028.
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BAE Systems takes another step towards restarting M777 howitzer production

16th April 2025

The M777 155mm lightweight howitzer is in service with more than six countries and has been heavily used in Ukraine. The latest contract is part of an effort to restart the manufacture of M777 towed howitzers.
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British Army’s commitment to L118 105mm light gun may be death knell for Light Fires Platform

15th April 2025

The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) was running the programme for the Light Fires Platform (LFP) which was touted as the replacement for the 105mm L118 Light Gun used by the Royal Artillery (RA) regular and reserve units.
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Lockheed Martin successfully fires latest Precision Strike Missile as programme progresses

15th April 2025

Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system designed as a replacement and significant upgrade over legacy systems. A key role for PrSM will be for operations from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270A2 launcher.
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Australia embraces quantum technology for precise navigation and targeting

15th April 2025

A new project is aiming to deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link, which would allow much more precise battle planning.
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Ukraine Defence Contact Group commit another $24 billion for Ukraine

14th April 2025

The announcement of the funds followed a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) which consists of 57 countries. The UK has committed a further £350 million to Ukraine to provide repairs and maintenance to previously donated vehicles and equipment and additional equipment.
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Pearson Engineering remote mine-clearance system ploughs on

10th April 2025

The Weevil system is built around the Beacon remote control and a Pearson mine-plough. It is being evaluated on a British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) but could be used for other platforms.
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Hanwha Defence Australia continues rush of deal signings as it picks up speed with Redback

9th April 2025

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a deal with the UK’s Pearson Engineering for combat dozer blades for Redbacks, a contract which follows an engine contract and hull production contract in the past fortnight.
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia

9th April 2025

This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile

9th April 2025

Currently under development, Bullseye has been designed to be a long-range, precision-guided strike capability.
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Polaris bets on the Arctic market with over-snow reconnaissance vehicle

9th April 2025

The military 850 Titan 155 is described by the company as an “all-new” over-snow reconnaissance vehicle (OSRV).
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Australia inducts new QinetiQ EOD robots and 9mm pistols into service

8th April 2025

The new inductions will add significantly to the ADF’s infantry capabilities, especially during in-combat explosive ordnance disposal situations.
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Canada lines up over-the-horizon radar purchase from Australia

7th April 2025

Ottawa is planning to procure a version of Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), which gives an over-the-horizon radar (OTHR) capability reaching approximately 3,000km for detection of air and sea targets.
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US Army to receive Oshkosh’s next-gen autonomy-ready trucks by December

2nd April 2025

The company recently announced a new US$95 million order for the Palletized Load System A2 under the FHTV V agreement.
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How the US Marine Corps “increased” Marines’ shooting accuracy by 99%

2nd April 2025

The new small arms training approach includes the use of data and simulation capabilities, as well as more realistic environments.
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Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles

1st April 2025

The PrSM missiles, known as Increment 1 weapon systems, will eventually replace the US Army’s Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
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US Army to field first human-machine platoon in two years

1st April 2025

The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office plans to deploy armoured and infantry platoon configurations around FY2027.
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Avalon 2025: Hanwha signs engine deal with Penske for Redback IFVs

1st April 2025

Penske Australia will also carry out local assembly and testing of Allison X1100 series cross-drive transmission under licence using kits supplied by South Korea's SNT Dynamics.
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Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions

1st April 2025

Swedish company showcases Arctic UGV test as it eyes NATO defence market expansion.