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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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Australian Skynet ground station opens
17th May 2016
A new ground station has opened in Australia to land Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications network, the company announced on 16 …
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Indian LSV trials approach
17th May 2016
With the Indian Army looking to modernise its protected wheeled vehicle fleet, field trials for the future Light Specialist Vehicle (LSV) are to start soon, …
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Egypt receives first MRAP vehicles
16th May 2016
The first batch of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles being transferred to the Egyptian military from the US Department of Defense (DoD) has arrived …
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US Army tests Spider 1A (video)
13th May 2016
One aspect of the US Army’s ongoing Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 16.2 involves limited user testing (LUT) for the Spider M7E1 Network Command Munition Increment …
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SOFEX 2016: Centurion re-born
13th May 2016
A prototype tracked armoured personnel carrier called Al-Dawsar (Lion) was displayed at SOFEX for the first time. Built by Jordan’s King Abdullah II Design and …
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BAE, VOP CZ partner for Czech CV90s
13th May 2016
BAE Systems and VOP CZ have partnered for the Czech Republic’s BMP-2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) replacement programme, BAE Systems announced on 11 May. Under …
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SOFEX 2016: Ukraine debuts Multirole APC
13th May 2016
Making its debut in the Middle East at SOFEX was the Ukraine Promoboronexport’s Dozor-B light 4x4 armoured personnel carrier (APC). Ukraine has been boosting its …
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South Korea wants more K2
13th May 2016
In the face of ongoing North Korean belligerence, South Korea’s military is seeking to lodge an order for 100 additional Hyundai Rotem K2 main battle …
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New tank calibres to increase lethality
12th May 2016
Rheinmetall is set to work on a path to upgrade the lethality of main battle tanks rather than begin work on a clean sheet design. …
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US Army starts NIE 16.2 exercise
12th May 2016
The US Army’s Brigade Modernization Command (BMC) has started the Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 16.2 exercise at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico and Fort …
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Norway examines fire control
12th May 2016
Rheinmetall, in partnership with Saab, is currently working on a new fire control system (FCS) for shoulder launched weapons, the Vingmate SL 1000. The SL 1000 …
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Comtech wins troposcatter terminal contract
12th May 2016
Comtech Telecommunications subsidiary Comtech Systems has been awarded a contract worth around $7 million by an undisclosed foreign prime contractor to design and install several …
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EW Europe: NATO's rude wake-up call
12th May 2016
Advances in Russian anti-access area denial (A2AD) have bought key capability gaps in NATO forces to the fore. The latest developments in Russia include the …
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NATO readiness brought into question
12th May 2016
The ever-increasing threat from Russia following the 2014 annexation of Crimea has brought into question the operational readiness of NATO forces. In this new political …
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EW Europe: Comms join jam sessions
12th May 2016
A company specialising in electronic warfare is investigating a way to making jamming devices more multirole and able to contribute to the communications network. A …
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SOFEX 2016: The pistol-packing Caracal
11th May 2016
Abu Dhabi-based small arms producer Caracal International used the SOFEX exhibition to showcase its 9mm Caracal Enhanced F semi-automatic pistol. Redesigned in 2014 and launched …
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Jordan to acquire TOW missiles
11th May 2016
Raytheon will supply tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided (TOW) missiles for Jordon’s armed forces under an agreement between Jordan's Ministry of Defence and the US Department …
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EW Europe: App encryption threatens surveillance
10th May 2016
The increasing use of commercial products such as the internet and smartphones by terrorist organisations to carry out their operations presents a new challenge to …
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BAE Systems, EDT team up for UAE
10th May 2016
BAE Systems and Emirates Defense Technology (EDT) have signed a teaming agreement to pursue opportunities for the towed M777 155mm Lightweight Howitzer in the UAE, …
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