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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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Training
Canada selects Textron NEWTS
3rd June 2016
Textron Systems Electronic Systems has been selected by Canada to provide the New Electronic Warfare Threat Simulator (NEWTS), an implementation of its Advanced Architecture Phase …
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ILA 2016: MBDA/Lockheed aim for Wisla
3rd June 2016
The heated competition between MBDA and Raytheon for the German TLVS programme has spilled over into Poland. After MBDA was selected for TLVS with its …
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Military Logistics
Rosoboronexport plans ASS system
2nd June 2016
Rosoboronexport is planning to introduce a new automated after-sales service (ASS) system covering land forces' special equipment and weapons, Rostec announced on 1 June. The …
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Land Warfare
ILA 2016: Gloves come off in TLVS fight
2nd June 2016
MBDA and Raytheon are fighting a bloody battle over the German Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS). Although MBDA was selected with its Medium Extended Air …
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Land Warfare
ILA 2016: Close range impact
2nd June 2016
Rheinmetall and MBDA have launched a new very short range air defence system that is on display for the first time at the ILA 2016 …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands revises Boxer vehicle contract
1st June 2016
OCCAR and original equipment manufacturer ARTEC have signed a contract for a new Boxer armoured fighting vehicle mix for the Netherlands at the OCCAR-EA headquarters …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus DS awarded German satcom contract
1st June 2016
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has been awarded a $126.78 million contract by the German armed forces to provide commercial satellite communication services until …
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Land Warfare
Ukrainian BTR-4 production speeds up
31st May 2016
Ukrainian state manufacturer Ukroboronprom has sped up production of the BTR-4 armoured personnel carrier, which was developed in the country, it announced on 25 May. …
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Digital Battlespace
FLIR unveils ground-surveillance systems
31st May 2016
FLIR Systems has released two new ground surveillance systems designed for border security and force protection, the company announced on 24 May. The first is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DRS, ASI to develop route clearance bots
30th May 2016
DRS Technologies and Autonomous Solutions (ASI) have signed a strategic teaming agreement to develop automated route clearance vehicle solutions for the US military, DRS announced …
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Land Warfare
Javelin sale option to Qatar
30th May 2016
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale of Javelin anti tank guided missiles and associated training, support and equipment to Qatar for …
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Land Warfare
Thailand snaps up Chinese tanks
30th May 2016
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has ordered 28 Norinco VT4 tanks from China to replace elderly M41s due to delays in Oplot-M deliveries from Ukraine. …
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Russia looks towards eastern outposts
27th May 2016
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 27 May that personnel and equipment would be deployed to the Eastern Military District (MD), in a …
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Land Warfare
SOFIC 2016: Military freefall technology solutions
27th May 2016
US Armed Forces continue to seek opportunities across the battlefield with ruggedised End User Devices (EUDs) and associated software, designed to enhance the effectiveness of …
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Land Warfare
T-90 MBT vs TOW ATGM in Syria
27th May 2016
The Syrian civil war has seen the use of a wide spectrum of modern Russian armaments, including the T-90 Main Battle Tank. In the brutal …
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SOFIC 2016: Iron man suit options
27th May 2016
‘Please don’t call it the Iron Man suit,’ pleaded a public affairs official from US Special Operation Command. Unfortunately, that was what everyone is calling …
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Land Warfare
SOFIC 2016: Mk47 FCS deliveries
27th May 2016
The Australian Army will begin receiving the first deliveries of the General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ upgraded MK47 40mm Advanced Lightweight Grenade Launcher (ALGL) …
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SOFIC 2016: Headgear front runners emerge
27th May 2016
Two companies are thought to be in the lead for the US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM’s) Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS) programme. Revision Military …
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Military Logistics
SOFIC 2016: Bidding up for SOF support
27th May 2016
Contractor logistics support services for US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is up for renewal in September 2018 and interested companies are positioning themselves. Lockheed Martin, …
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