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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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14th June 2012
Mira has introduced the Mira Autonomous Control Equipment (MACE) Guardsman surveillance configuration for UGVs. Nigel Skellern, business development manager of defence at the company, told …
14th June 2012
Rockwell Collins has introduced the FireStorm for Joint Fires integrated situational awareness concept, according to company officials. 'We are presenting for the first time a …
14th June 2012
FLIR has launched a number of new sensor systems at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The newest member to the Ranger family of long-range …
14th June 2012
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by Selex Galileo to provide an undisclosed number of its Gyrocam 15 inch triple sensor (15TS) for integration …
14th June 2012
Sweden's special forces (SF) are chasing a requirement for up to 30 Forward Resuscitation Capacity (FRC) systems to 'fill the gap' between point of injury …
14th June 2012
The Streit Group is eyeing a number of opportunities for its new Jaguar APC, which was unveiled for the first time at the Eurosatory exhibition …
14th June 2012
Renewable energy is 'life critical' to warfighters operating in the field for prolonged periods, according to a leading solar power specialist. Speaking to Shephard at …
14th June 2012
Thales' TMA 6000 wideband airborne datalink terminal has received STANAG 7085 certification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command. This certification makes it the first European …
13th June 2012
Multi-spectral signature management technology has become as important to combat platforms as a combat vest is to an infantryman, according to Saab. Speaking to Shephard …
13th June 2012
Rafael has used the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris to showcase its man-portable, multi-purpose Mini Spike missile system, which is currently under development for the Israel …
13th June 2012
Israeli company Athena Security Implementations has launched two new products for the intelligence community during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The Centric Knowledge to …
13th June 2012
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has contracted a consortium of 17 companies to carry out a study of the key industrial capabilities in the land …
13th June 2012
Israeli company Fibrotex Technologies has already attracted five customers for its Fightex next-generation, two-sided combat uniform since the completion of its development earlier this year. …
13th June 2012
ReconRobotics has introduced the Throwbot XT UGV with added audio capability at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris. The system is described as ‘an advanced military …
13th June 2012
Saab has announced that the TactiCall VCS has been operative as part of the Mobile Air Control Centre (MACC) in the northern NATO sector of …
13th June 2012
Controp has launched a variety of new payloads during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The new M-STAMP (multi-stabilised mini payload), which is operational in …
13th June 2012
Aspen Water has revealed plans to design and develop an additional three water purification systems over the next three months, Shephard has been informed. According …
13th June 2012
Harris has introduced a number of new systems during the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. Systems include a high frequency tactical radio, the Falcon III …
12th June 2012
The industry team behind the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) remains ‘optimistic’ the project will be funded to the end of the design and …