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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Rheinmetall expands hydrogen fuel cell activities

24th September 2021

German firm Rheinmetall wants to position itself as a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for defence and other applications.
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DSEI 2021: Bridging module embodies rapid deployability

24th September 2021

A bridge mounted on a Boxer vehicle was one of the most prominent equipment displays at DSEI this year.
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Kongsberg works with USN to sharpen autonomous target recognition

24th September 2021

Kongsberg and the USN will demonstrate a weapon system with autonomous target identification, recognition and engagement.
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DSEI 2021: Spectra announces another SlingShot order

23rd September 2021

Spectra Group announces order for the SlingShot satellite communication system.
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DSEI 2021: Jankel adds new member to Fox tactical vehicle family

23rd September 2021

Fox TUV is designed to meet an acute need for light utility vehicles in the decades ahead.
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DSEI 2021: Korean know-how brings the Thunder for MFP

23rd September 2021

Hanwha Defense establishes a UK industrial partnership for the K9 self-propelled howitzer, as the South Korean company looks to the future of artillery systems with autonomous technologies.
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DSEI 2021: Wheeled self-propelled artillery comes to the fore

23rd September 2021

The DSEI exhibition in London on 14-17 September showcased the latest developments in self-propelled artillery as manufacturers touted for business with the British Army.
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Two firms obtain US night-vision contracts

23rd September 2021

L3Harris wins deal to provide AN/PVS-31 spare parts while Elbit Systems of America receives new ENVG-B order.
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Raytheon unveils compact AESA radar

22nd September 2021

Raytheon releases highly capable lightweight AESA radar designed for platforms in air, on sea and land.
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Saab announces new Carl-Gustaf M4 order

22nd September 2021

Mystery customer places $104 million order for 84mm recoilless rifles.
Digital Battlespace

PAR Government to launch upgraded geospatial analysis tool

21st September 2021

GV-X is aimed at end-users — such as US defence and intelligence agencies — who need full-motion video analysis from UAVs.
Defence Notes

Boeing joins Minuteman III sustainment effort

21st September 2021

USAF selects Boeing to repair missile guidance sets on ICBMs.
Land Warfare

Germany orders armoured NBC vehicle upgrade

21st September 2021

Five Fuchs A6A1 armoured NBC reconnaissance vehicles are to be upgraded by Rheinmetall – with the potential for more to follow.
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Czechs hail Caesar with certain misgivings

21st September 2021

The Czech MoD intends to sign a contract imminently with Nexter for the supply of 52 units of the Caesar artillery system. It will replace the obsolete DANA howitzer which has a 70s design and is in service with the Army for over 40 years.
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DSEI 2021: Foss Unglossed — did you miss it?

21st September 2021

Last week we launched Foss Unglossed, a new series of opinion newsletters by the world-renowned armour and artillery expert Chris Foss. The feedback on his …
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Australia to develop new air defence capability

21st September 2021

Australia is looking for a Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defence (MRGBAD) capability that will complement and integrate with existing air defence assets.
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Russia starts operating Linza field ambulance

20th September 2021

Linza armoured medical vehicles will be used for the first time in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Peace Mission-2021 exercise in Orenburg, southwest Russia.
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Brazilian defence industry sees exports reach all-time high

20th September 2021

Brazil exported military equipment and system worth $1.35 billion in the first eight months of 2021, and the South American country expects overseas sales to reach $2 billion by the end of the year.
Land Warfare

Vehicle-protection ordnance enters service in Russia

20th September 2021

The 76mm 3VD35 is designed to be used against high-precision air-launched missiles, artillery barrages and third-generation anti-tank missile systems such as Javelin.