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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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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
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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Land Warfare
Lithuania begins NASAMS testing
8th October 2019
The Lithuanian Air Force has commenced testing of the NASAMS medium-range air defence system, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced on 3 October. Lithuania signed …
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Digital Battlespace
Netherlands, Germany sign MoU on radio signals equipment
8th October 2019
The governments of the Netherlands and Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of systems for the detection of …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to continue EWPMT development
8th October 2019
Raytheon will continue to develop the US Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) under a 24 month contract announced on 3 October. EWPMT …
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Land Warfare
Artificial Intelligence for the Army’s Big Six Modernisation Priorities
8th October 2019
The US Army’s modernisation priorities will fuel a massive expansion in the data generated by soldiers, units and military platforms. It has become clear that …
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Digital Battlespace
Commtact launches HiveComm data link family
7th October 2019
Wireless communications provider Commtact has launched its HiveComm datalink family, a suite of systems for use on air, sea and land platforms. The family of …
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Land Warfare
US approves Javelin sale to Ukraine
7th October 2019
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of 150 Javelin man-portable anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. Worth $39.2 million including support, Congress …
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Defence Notes
Kratos wins Oriole rocket motor contract
4th October 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will deliver up to 33 Oriole rocket motors under a new undisclosed contract award. Work will be carried out at a …
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Digital Battlespace
US Army contracts for final phase of EW planning tool project
4th October 2019
Raytheon has been contracted to develop the final phase of the US Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT) that will offer personnel the …
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Military Logistics
Marshall selected to provide NASAMS containers
4th October 2019
Marshall Aerospace and Defence (ADG) has been selected by Kongsberg to provide container systems to house the fire distribution centre for one of its National …
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Land Warfare
Timeline clarity on future of Challenger 2
4th October 2019
While the presence of Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land's (RBSL) proposal for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Programme (LEP) has captured the attention of tank watchers …
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Land Warfare
Philippines inaugurates rocket, missile and aviation units
3rd October 2019
The Philippine Army activated three new units at Fort Magsaysay on 3 October, symbolising the growing capabilities and aspirations of the service. They included rocket …
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Land Warfare
Israeli weapons manufacturer recalibrating for small arms future
3rd October 2019
Alongside detailing elements of its future business roadmap, Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) said that configuring its own weapon systems to a new 6.8mm, or even …
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Land Warfare
Switzerland completes GBAD sensor assessments
3rd October 2019
Switzerland has completed sensor evaluation testing of the two downselected systems that are competing for the nation’s long-range ground-based air defence system programme. Conducted at …
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Land Warfare
Middle East invests in air defence as instability continues
2nd October 2019
According to the newly published Defence Insight report on the artillery and air defence market the Middle East has seen substantial procurement activity in recent …
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Digital Battlespace
GPS OCX completes development phase
2nd October 2019
Raytheon has announced that its GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX) has completed full software and hardware development and entered into the system integration …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Estonian THeMIS patrols Mali for the first time
2nd October 2019
An Estonian infantry platoon has deployed Milrem Robotics' THeMIS UGV on patrol for the first time during operations in Mali. The Estpla-32 infantry platoon deployed …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives more Unimog trucks
2nd October 2019
Daimler has delivered 110 more Unimog U5000 trucks to the Lithuanian armed forces, adding to 88 examples already delivered under a 340-unit order for the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia selects DroneShield's RfPatrol detection device
2nd October 2019
DroneShield has announced that it has won an Australian Department of Defence tender to provide portable unmanned aerial system detection devices. Following an open tender, …
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Defence Notes
Chinese missiles dominate world’s largest military parade
1st October 2019
On 1 October China put on its largest ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day …
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