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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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Improved Brazilian APCs on the way
20th July 2015
A second tranche of Brazilian Army M113 armoured personnel carriers will be upgraded by BAE Systems in deal worth around $55 million. Under an FMS …
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Higuard enters service in Singapore
20th July 2015
Renault Trucks Defense's Higuard mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle has entered service with the Singapore armed forces, the company announced on 17 July. Singapore …
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Curtiss-Wright TDSS for Scout SV
20th July 2015
Curtiss-Wright has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to provide the Turret Drive Servo System (TDSS) for the British Army's new Scout Specialist Vehicle …
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Australian Army’s BMS gets workout
20th July 2015
The Australian Army is gaining greater efficiencies with its Elbit Systems-sourced battle management system (BMS), as demonstrated during the recent Exercise Talisman Sabre in July. …
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Canada DND funds bases
17th July 2015
The Canadian government announced a C$14 million investment to improve infrastructure at Montreal armouries and Montreal Garrison to support the Canadian Armed Forces on 16 July. …
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Mack wins Canadian SMP truck order
17th July 2015
Mack Defense will deliver 8x8 trucks, trailers and armour protection systems to the Canadian DND under two contracts worth a combined C$725 million. The contracts,announced …
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Final NZ MAN truck delivery
17th July 2015
The final MAN HX-series trucks for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) were delivered on 25 June and at the same time have started their first overseas deployment. The NZDF has …
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Canada to develop sustainable SF
16th July 2015
Canadian Special Forces effects will be in regular demand over the coming years and the service is planning ahead to ensure they can provide them. …
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Full capability goal for Canadian SF
16th July 2015
Canada’s Special Forces are developing their force strategy and capability for the post-Afghanistan strategic landscape. Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) tabled a new strategy …
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Tenth GPS IIF satellite takes off
16th July 2015
The tenth Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite for the US Air Force was launched on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on …
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EDA calls for CSO tenders
15th July 2015
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued two calls for tender on its Contractor Support to Operations (CSO) platform for operation EUFOR ALTHEA. The ATHENA …
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US Army tests possible vehicle upgrade
13th July 2015
The US Army has been experimenting with a new capability designed to give greater situational awareness to soldiers as they exit armoured vehicles in the …
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NATO orders two Lanza radars
13th July 2015
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) has ordered two Lanza LTR-25 3D long-range deployable air defence radars from Indra, the company announced on …
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EDA workshop looks at graphene application
13th July 2015
The European Defence Agency (EDA) is engaging with academia and industry as it looks to tap the capabilities of graphene for defence applications. Graphene is …
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Digital Battlespace
Jordan receives Raytheon C3/S capabilities
10th July 2015
The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) has received key command, control, communications, and surveillance (C3/S) capabilities from Raytheon, the company announced on 8 July. The capabilities …
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Applied Nanotech tests antenna armour panels
10th July 2015
Applied Nanotech has completed the testing of fiberglass ballistic and blast-resistant armour panels that incorporate printed electronic antennas capable of sending and receiving radio communications …
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QinetiQ upgrades Woomera test range
10th July 2015
QinetiQ Australia has completed the delivery of technical upgrades to the Woomera test range in Australia, the company announced on 7 July. The upgrades included …
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Renault to explore French VBL upgrade
9th July 2015
Renault Trucks Defence has been awarded a contract by the French defence procurement agency DGA to explore an upgrade for the French Panhard VBL and …
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US mulls Egypt border security system sale
9th July 2015
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of a Border Security Mobile Surveillance Sensor Security System to Egypt, the Defense Security …
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