Land Warfare

EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows

Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.

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Land Warfare

US pushes Japan to provide 155mm ammo for Ukraine

6th July 2023

Japan is reluctant to provide lethal aid to support Ukraine's war, despite pressure from the US.
Land Warfare

Major UGV trial in Estonia evaluates autonomy

6th July 2023

A two-day trial of large UGVs focused on evaluating autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance and point-to-point travel in various scenarios.
Digital Battlespace

Kontron unveils new high-performance plug-in card for harsh environments

5th July 2023

Kontron introduces the VX307H, a rugged 3U VPX plug-in card designed for high-performance embedded computing in defence and general applications.
Land Warfare

US Army looks to enhance its command post capabilities

5th July 2023

The US Army recently issued a draft of an RfP for the Command Post Integrated Infrastructure Increment 1 effort to update the command post capabilities of its FMTV platforms.
Land Warfare

Galvion’s Ballistic Combat Helmets now available to all NATO member countries through NSPA (Sponsored)

5th July 2023

The company’s products and technology have evolved beyond purely passive protection, focusing instead on integrated systems.
Land Warfare

British Army exploring tech lessons from Ukraine

5th July 2023

The UK is looking at how technologies used in the war in Ukraine and the country's support of Ukrainian forces can be rapidly introduced into British Army service.
Land Warfare

Hensoldt proves operational capability of land-based sensors

4th July 2023

Hensoldt has demonstrated the operational capability of its land-based networked sensors with a demonstration vehicle known as the 'MUV'.
Land Warfare

Saab wins A$56 million contract for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons

4th July 2023

Saab Australia has been awarded an A$56 million contract by the Australian Department of Defence to supply additional Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons for delivery in 2024-2025.
Land Warfare

Bundeswehr orders over €285 million worth of trucks from Rheinmetall

3rd July 2023

The German Bundeswehr has ordered a further 357 military trucks worth over €285 million from Rheinmetall under an existing framework contract.
Land Warfare

US Army boosts Stryker fleet with 300-vehicle order

30th June 2023

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has received a $712 million order for another 300 Stryker armoured vehicles for the US Army.
Digital Battlespace

Smartshooter seeks US military interest in remote control fire control stations

30th June 2023

Smartshooter has unveiled a remotely controlled fire control system (FCS) integrated with radar and is looking for US DoD interest.
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin to build prototype system for US Army situational awareness programme

29th June 2023

Under the second phase of the US Army's Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) programme, Lockheed Martin will supply a full prototype system.
Uncrewed Vehicles

US Army awards Rheinmetall and GDLS nearly $1.6 billion for next phase of OMFV programme

29th June 2023

The detailed design and prototype build and testing phases will involve the delivery of up to 11 prototype vehicles.
Land Warfare

GM Defense selected for DoD energy storage project, showcases concept vehicles

29th June 2023

GM Defense announced on 27 June that it has been selected by the DoD's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype an efficient energy storage unit (ESU). The company also displayed its new Electric Military Concept Vehicle at Modern Day Marine.
Land Warfare

Indian Army boosts its air defences with new C2 system and missiles

28th June 2023

The Indian Army is introducing a new C2 system to oversee its air defences, one that can network with the Indian Air Force.
Land Warfare

Polaris adds remote weapon station to MRZR Alpha light vehicle

28th June 2023

Polaris displayed an MRZR Alpha vehicle fitted with a Kongsberg Protector RS2 remote weapon station (RWS) at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington DC.
Training

Northrop Grumman fields Polish battle command system trainer

28th June 2023

Northrop Grumman has delivered an Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) trainer for Poland two years ahead of schedule.
Land Warfare

Poland takes delivery of first Abrams tanks

28th June 2023

The Polish Army has taken delivery of an initial 14 ex-USMC Abrams main battle tanks ahead of deliveries of new-build examples in 2024.
Land Warfare

Black Knight identifies US opportunities for expeditionary fuel cell

28th June 2023

Black Knight Group sees the US Marine Corps' expeditionary light vehicles as an application for the SFC Energy EMILY 3000 fuel cell.