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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
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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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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory: Elbit tacoms in Europe
11th June 2016
An unnamed European country has authorised contracts with Elbit Systems for an advanced tactical communications system. The contracts worth $40 million were announced at the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: The ones to watch (video)
10th June 2016
As the Eurosatory 2016 exhibition kicks off, industry is getting into position to present the latest products and technologies to military customers on the continent. …
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Land Warfare
Northrop completes CDR of AEODRS
10th June 2016
Northrop Grumman and the US Navy have successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for increment one of the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic System …
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Training
Sweden orders Saab CBRN test kits
10th June 2016
Saab will begin delivering chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) test kits with advanced indication equipment to the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency in September 2016, …
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Digital Battlespace
DST, JEDS collaborate for surveillance systems
10th June 2016
Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) and Jenkins Engineering Defence Systems (JEDS) have entered into a collaborative agreement to boost the development of military …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: UK edges forward
9th June 2016
With the Ajax reconnaissance vehicle family programme underway the British Army is looking ahead to its next set of armoured vehicles. However, a decision on …
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Land Warfare
Mack, JWF partner for Lakota assembly
8th June 2016
Mack Defense has entered into a partnership with JWF Defense Systems for the assembly of the former's Lakota 6x6 vehicle system and production of the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Guided 155mm shell for UK?
8th June 2016
The UK government could put out requirements for a guided 155mm artillery munition to supplement its stock of ‘dumb’ shells early next year, industry figures have …
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Land Warfare
South Korea crests the WAV
8th June 2016
Evaluations of South Korea’s new 8x8 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) have been successfully completed, according to an announcement by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) …
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Military Logistics
USMC orders vehicle refurbishment
7th June 2016
Raytheon has received an up to $249 million contract to refurbish vehicles, with options of over five years, from the US Marine Corps (USMC) Logistics …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell delivers 1,400 RSRs to USAF
7th June 2016
Rockwell Collins has made delivery of 1,400 Remote Secure Receivers (RSR) under a follow-on order from the US Air Combat Command (ACC) and US Air …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Scorpion looks for new technology
6th June 2016
With delivery dates set all eyes are on French industry at this year’s Eurosatroy as the French Army’s Scorpion modernisation programme gathers pace. Scorpion is …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Future Puma IFV plans revealed
6th June 2016
Despite the Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) being handed over to the German Army in 2015 Rheinmetall is already looking at the future of the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Paramount unveils new 8x8 ICV
6th June 2016
African defence company Paramount Group has unveiled its new-generation 8x8 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), Mbombe 8, for land forces personnel protection. The Mbombe 8 is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory: THeMIS UGV ready
6th June 2016
Milrem will showcase their THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) at Eurosatory 2016, with one live demonstration featuring an equipped ST Kinetics remote weapon system …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: DOGO to show byte
6th June 2016
General Robotics are to showcase their tactical combat robot, DOGO for the first time the company has announced. DOGO will be unveiled this week at …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Looking east
6th June 2016
As Eurosatory 2016 kicks off, the main focus for militaries in Europe is what to do about Russia. Since the last exhibition in 2014, Moscow …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Piranha a flying fish?
6th June 2016
Plans are afoot to conduct a flight test of transporting a Piranha 5 8x8 armoured personnel carrier by air. Vehicle manufacturer General Dynamics European Land …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: BAE chases Challenger 2 as GD withdraws as prime
3rd June 2016
BAE Systems Land UK has announced its strategic partnership plan for the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project (LEP), which will remove General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) …
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