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

Brazilian Army releases requirements for armoured speedboats

15th June 2023

The craft are expected to be used in various missions including ISR, offensive and defensive actions, critical infrastructure protection, special operations, patrol and engineering and logistical support.
Land Warfare

NZ Army to more closely align with Australian Army via Plan ANZAC

14th June 2023

The New Zealand Army has decided to closely align itself and cooperate far more closely with its Australian counterpart.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin gains market share in Europe with tailored missile and air defence systems

13th June 2023

The company is providing systems to Ukraine, Poland and Germany, modernising launchers for the UK and Italy in addition to partnering with European manufacturers.
Land Warfare

Norway's Leopard 2 tanks will be new 2A8 variant with active protection system

13th June 2023

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has announced that Norway's tanks will be of the 2A8 standard, as will any planned German procurement of new-build Leopard 2s.
Digital Battlespace

Leonardo DRS to provide new infrared sights for US Army snipers

12th June 2023

Under a new five-year contract Leonardo DRS will supply US Army infantry units with its Family of Weapon Sights-Sniper, Improved Night/Day Observation Device Block III.
Land Warfare

Teledyne FLiR delivers 1,000th anti-IED robot to US Army

9th June 2023

Teledyne FLIR has delivered the 1,000th robot to the US Army under the Man Transportable Robot System Increment II (MTRS Inc II) contract.
Land Warfare

UK no longer able to manufacture large-calibre gun barrels, BAE Systems admits

8th June 2023

The UK may need to cannibalise stored Challenger tanks and AS90 howitzers to source replacement barrels for platforms sent to Ukraine as no manufacturing capability currently exists.
Land Warfare

Leonardo launches new turrets for land and naval platforms

7th June 2023

At SeaFuture 2023 in La Spezia, Italy, Leonardo launched two new turrets for land and naval applications.
Defence Notes

Updated US Marine Corps Force Design 2030 highlights need for novel capabilities

6th June 2023

The USMC is seeking air-launched swarming munitions as well as multi-domain reconnaissance and C2 systems to boost its frontline force.
Land Warfare

Finland signs deal for up to 161 CAVS armoured vehicles

6th June 2023

Finland has signed a firm contract for 91 Patria 6x6 Common Armoured Vehicle Systems (CAVS) vehicles, with an option to acquire 70 more.
Land Warfare

Finland signs deal for up to 161 CAVS armoured vehicles

6th June 2023

Finland has signed a firm contract for 91 Patria 6x6 Common Armoured Vehicle Systems (CAVS) vehicles, with an option to acquire 70 more.
Training

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters return to Eastern Europe after exercises

5th June 2023

RAF Typhoon fighter jets have recently returned to Estonia, resuming their duty of patrolling the airspace along NATO's Eastern border.
Digital Battlespace

Progressing an artificial advantage: Battlefield AI and C4ISR support (Sponsored)

5th June 2023

The movement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies towards the frontline is gathering apace as computing power grows and can be more supportive of military operations.
Land Warfare

UK weighs up tracked and wheeled options for Mobile Fires Platform artillery programme

5th June 2023

The business case for the British Army's Mobile Fires Platform artillery system will be submitted this summer with contenders including offerings from Hanwha, KMW, BAE Systems Bofors and Rheinmetall.
Land Warfare

Israel outlines next steps to improve its missile defence architecture

5th June 2023

The Israeli MoD is progressing with the Arrow 4 interceptor effort in addition to working on improvement of its in-service sensors, radars and C2 systems.
Land Warfare

GM Defense, Black Sage partner up to add drone defences to military vehicles

2nd June 2023

GM Defense has partnered with Black Sage Technologies to develop an integrated counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) capability for tactical military vehicles.
Land Warfare

KMW rolls out new 120mm mortar and drone recon modules for Boxer armoured vehicle

2nd June 2023

KMW has displayed two new mission modules for the 8x8 Boxer armoured vehicle, one housing a Patria NEMO 120mm mortar turret, and the other equipped for launch and recovery of multiple UAVs for short- and long-range reconnaissance.
Digital Battlespace

L3Harris, Amazon team up to advance battlespace networking

1st June 2023

L3Harris Technologies has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to demonstrate networking and sensor fusion capabilities across a distributed battlespace. The two companies …
Land Warfare

Secret customer orders Pearson’s Slice interface for tanks and engineering vehicles

1st June 2023

An undisclosed customer has contracted Pearson Engineering to provide a suite of front-end equipment - including the Slice interface – for its tank and combat engineering vehicle programmes.