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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.
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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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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million
This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.
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Nexter confirms Denmark's CAESAR selection
23rd May 2017
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has selected Nexter’s 8x8 CAESAR artillery system, the company confirmed on 22 May. The company has been …
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India receives first M777A2 howitzers
23rd May 2017
The Indian Army has taken delivery of two M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 18 May. The guns will now be put …
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Singapore shows off new ARV and Leopard sights
23rd May 2017
The Singapore Army has rolled out a production prototype of the Next Generation - Armoured Recovery Vehicle (NG-ARV), as well as revealing a new Leopard …
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US Army orders 3M hearing protection devices
22nd May 2017
3M has received $1.6 million in orders from the US Army for hearing protective devices, the company announced on 18 May. The company will supply more than 6,500 of …
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Land Warfare
GDELS delivers first Piranha to Denmark
22nd May 2017
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has delivered the first seven pre-production Piranha 8x8 armoured vehicles to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), the …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Equipping the SOF warrior (video)
22nd May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida, Shephard spoke to the officer responsible for acquiring equipment for SOF operators on the ground and the challenges …
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Penicillin production to begin in 2019
22nd May 2017
Production of Rostec company Ruselectronics’ Penicillin artillery reconnaissance system will begin in early 2019, the company announced on 11 May. According to the company state …
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Russia delays Kurganets-25 production
22nd May 2017
The launch of series production of the Kurganets-25 family of armoured combat vehicles has been postponed beyond 2021, Russian officials have disclosed. The delay was …
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Digital Battlespace
L3 Wescam enters the MatriX
19th May 2017
L3 Wescam has introduced a new range of MatriX intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system kits for fixed-and rotary-wing platforms, the company announced on 16 May. …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales Nederland details radar advancements
19th May 2017
Thales Nederland is currently undertaking testing activity of an initial three SMART-L MM 3D long-range multi-mission radars for air and space surveillance and ballistic missile …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)
19th May 2017
Over the last few days, the Shephard team has had several opportunities to speak to top officials from US Special Operations Command, as well as leading figures …
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Military Logistics
Austria receives fuel dispensing racks
19th May 2017
The Austrian armed forces has taken delivery of 20 mobile fuel dispensing racks from WEW, the company announced on 17 May. The Heavy Vehicle Module-Fuel (HVM-F) …
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Military Logistics
Aussie truck, trailer deliveries continue
19th May 2017
The Australian Army's 7th Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane has accepted its first delivery of new generation trucks and trailers, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced …
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SOFIC 2017: 3D Printed .50 Cal Suppressor from Delta P Design
19th May 2017
Oregon manufacturer Delta P Design used the SOFIC 2017 exhibition to announce that it has developed a .50 calibre machine-gun suppressor to add to its …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)
18th May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)
18th May 2017
Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year's SOFIC in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)
18th May 2017
Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Steiner releases DBAL-A4 v2 (video)
17th May 2017
Steiner eOptics has used this year's SOFIC exhibition to unveil its newest laser aiming device, known as the DBAL-A4 v2. Shephard spoke to Ron Godlewski about …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)
17th May 2017
Endeavor Robotics is using this year's SOFIC exhibition to showcase its 710 Kobra integrated with a 7.62mm remote weapon station. More known for their work …
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