Land Warfare

EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows

Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.

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Land Warfare

KPE Barys 8x8 vehicle completes four-year trial

2nd November 2021

The platform was tested throughout the mountainous terrains of Southern Kazakhstan, across forested and savannah-like steppe and the salt marshes of Central Kazakhstan covering a total distance of 25,000 km.
Land Warfare

Pearson Engineering delivers countermine technology trials to the British Army

1st November 2021

Person Engineering has demonstrated its Threat-Sense mine detection technology to the British Army for the first time.
Land Warfare

Finland and Estonia to order additional K9s

1st November 2021

Finnish defence minister Antti Kaikkonen has approved a plan to purchase five K9s this year and another five in 2022, while Estonia is also moving to acquire more of the South Korean-made SPHs.
Land Warfare

Israel bets on AI with Carmel

31st October 2021

Will a ‘buttoned down’ AFV with just two crew enhance mission efficiency for IDF armoured units?
Digital Battlespace

Compact anti-jamming system benefits small-calibre missiles

30th October 2021

An industry-academia team has developed an ITAR-free anti-jamming capability.
Land Warfare

Latvia receives first Patria 6x6 vehicles under joint programme with Finland

29th October 2021

The Finnish company has announced the delivery to Latvia on 29 October. The country has procured over 200 6x6 armoured personnel carriers, and Finland intends to order 160 units in 2023.
Land Warfare

Proving counter-UAS effectiveness against enemy drones (Studio)

29th October 2021

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are a growing threat for the US and its allies, with adversaries acquiring the low-cost platforms in high volumes and deploying them in a range of roles.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Drone Defence: Putting C-UAS Technologies to the Test (Studio)

29th October 2021

Raytheon Missiles & Defense has developed a set of enabling technologies and customisable systems for the counter-UAS (C-UAS) mission.
Land Warfare

Multi-domain operations motivate US Army interest in high-power lasers

28th October 2021

As part of its overall modernisation strategy, the US Army is developing a variety of high-energy laser weapons to defeat UAVs, target helicopters and defend against rockets, mortars and artillery fire.
Digital Battlespace

New cyber threat offers potentially useful tool for militaries

28th October 2021

A novel method of data exfiltration could enable undetectable long-range communications in hostile battle zones.
Digital Battlespace

France launches first Syracuse 4A military communications satellite

28th October 2021

Syracuse 4A military communication satellites will offer better resistance to different threats, such as jamming or cyberattacks, in addition to allowing troops to communicate at very long distances with an overall throughput three times higher.
Land Warfare

Philippine Army snaps up tactical vehicles from China

28th October 2021

The Philippine military is buying tactical vehicles from China and Russia, a variance from recent contracts with South Korea.
Land Warfare

FN Herstal gains IDIQ contract to provide Norwegian Army with light machine guns

27th October 2021

Norwegian Defence Material Agency orders up to 4,000 lightweight machine guns from Belgian company FN Herstal.
Land Warfare

Zemledelie inches towards service

27th October 2021

Is a remote minelayer vehicle — in development since 2013 — finally about to enter serial production for the Russian Ground Forces?
Land Warfare

Estonia to procure new and second-hand ground vehicles

27th October 2021

Tallinn's 2022 defence budget includes requirements for armoured and logistics vehicles as well as self-propelled howitzers. Calls for tenders will be announced in the next month.
Training

Read the Military Training and Simulation Handbook

27th October 2021

The Military Training and Simulation Handbook Issue 17 covers the global T&S industry and provides detailed information on airborne, ground and naval equipment, devices and systems.
Defence Notes

China FOBS off US as it intensifies nuclear race

27th October 2021

China astounded many with its recent FOBS test, but such developments are clearly part of China's efforts to enhance its nuclear retaliatory capability as it competes strategically with the US.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to build Lynx OMFV test chassis

26th October 2021

Rheinmetall has received a contract to build and export a Lynx IFV test chassis for the OMFV programme.
Digital Battlespace

Hungary to order Mode 5 IFF for Mistral Coordination Post

26th October 2021

Hungary is buying ten Mk XIIA IFF units plus associated equipment for integration with Mistral C2 systems.