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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Defence Notes

SOF Week: USSOCOM seeks commercial solutions for contested environments

8th May 2023

The priority is accessing systems and technologies that can improve the communication and decision-making process and enable operations in contested scenarios.
Land Warfare

SOF Week: Northrop Grumman targets US services for the supply of Jackal turbojet loitering munition

8th May 2023

The company plans to conduct demonstrations of the system for the Pentagon, its branches and branches and agencies by early fall.
Land Warfare

SOF Week: How augmented reality is reshaping night vision capabilities

8th May 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) can improve the situational awareness of soldiers and enhance protection by enabling faster target location and identification.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: What to expect (video)

7th May 2023

President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation Stu Bradin outlines what to expect from SOF Week 2023.
Uncrewed Vehicles

SOF Week: Teledyne FLIR unveils voice command capability for Black Hornet 3

7th May 2023

The voice command upgrade to the Black Hornet 3 aims to reduce the cognitive burden of end users and satisfies emerging demand signals from special operations forces.
Land Warfare

Elbit prepares Crossbow 120 mm mortar for firing trials and export sales

4th May 2023

Elbit's Crossbow mortar will move to firing trials this year as the company prepares it for the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and potential exports
Land Warfare

French Army to equip new infantry regiments with 120mm mortars and loitering munitions by 2030

3rd May 2023

The 20 regiments of the French infantry will receive additional equipment to be able to generate more firepower independently within a radius of 8km.
Land Warfare

MBDA strikes $2.4 billion anti-air deal with Poland

2nd May 2023

Poland has announced a $2.4-billion deal with the UK arm of Europe’s MBDA for 44 iLauncher anti-air platforms and several hundred CAMM missiles.
Land Warfare

Turkish Army receives New Altay tank prototypes for testing

2nd May 2023

The Turkish Army has accepted two prototypes of the New Altay main battle tank (MBT) for testing, with officials highlighting its incorporation of digital technologies and new-generation active and passive protection systems.
Defence Notes

What is preventing the German defence industry from accelerating production?

2nd May 2023

Although Germany has announced investments in its manufacturing capacities and reduced regulatory barriers, there are still challenges to be overcome.
Land Warfare

EOS books repeat Ukraine order for remote weapon stations

28th April 2023

After landing a contract to supply 100 remote weapon stations to Ukraine on 3 April, EOS will now supply a further 50 examples.
Land Warfare

Spanish Army tests Polaris tactical vehicles in drive to improve mobility

27th April 2023

The tests by the Spanish Army are intended to support the service in defining and refining its future requirements for ATVs and light tactical vehicles.
Digital Battlespace

IHSE’s mission-critical KVM solutions - When uncompromising security is required (Sponsored)

27th April 2023

In defense, government and other restricted information applications, security is imperative. Leakage of confidential information quickly becomes a serious threat and managers must ensure that their systems provide the highest level of protection against external and internal threats. IHSE’s Common Criteria certified KVM extenders offer a new level of security that helps to maintain complete data integrity and to prevent unauthorized access.
Land Warfare

Singapore drops Ultimax 100 light machine gun for US Colt IAR6940

27th April 2023

The Singapore Army has moved from a locally produced light machine gun to one imported from overseas.
Land Warfare

Inflation hits US Army modernisation plans

26th April 2023

As the increase in the branch’s budget proposal did not cover the inflation rates, the army is losing its spending power, impacting its acquisition and development programmes.
Land Warfare

Lockheed and Rheinmetall team up on bespoke rocket artillery system for Germany

25th April 2023

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Defence have signed an MoU to collaborate on tailored solutions to provide Germany with a unique rocket artillery system.
Land Warfare

US Army awards Raytheon $237m contract for drone defence technology

25th April 2023

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $237 million contract for Ku-band Radio Frequency Sensors (KuRFS) and Coyote effectors to defeat UAVs.
Land Warfare

Germany buys additional BvS10 all-terrain vehicles

24th April 2023

Germany is procuring an additional 227 ultra-mobile, all-terrain BvS10 vehicles from BAE Systems through a framework agreement.
Defence Notes

BAE Systems harnesses strategic chaos to speed up defence planning

24th April 2023

BAE Systems FAST Labs has been contracted by DARPA to develop an autonomy-based system to assist with defence operational planning.