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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Australian tank delivery schedule moved earlier

8th November 2024

Australia has ordered 75 ex-US Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) upgraded to the M1A2 System Enhancement Package version 3 standard (SEPv3) to expand and replace its existing fleet of 59 M1A1 tanks.
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British Army Strategic Training Partner bidders drop from seven to four

7th November 2024

Three of the bidding consortia have dropped out of the competition to become STP for the British Army Collective Training Service.
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HII awarded contract to support US ground vehicles

7th November 2024

The Department of Defense Information Analysis Center (DoDIAC) provides technical data management and research support for vehicle users. The HII contract will focus on ground combat systems and service lifecycle efforts.
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Helsing and General Dynamics detail AI for Bowman network to help double lethality

6th November 2024

Helsing UK and General Dynamics have been attempting to enhance the British Army's battlefield intelligence and decision-making by supporting its goal of doubling combat effectiveness by 2027.
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European consortium submits plan for next-generation integrated UGS

6th November 2024

Integrated Modular Unmanned Ground System (iMUGS) is part of effort under the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop next-generation multipurpose Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS).
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US Army tests integration of upgraded PAC-3 MSE missile with LTAMDS

6th November 2024

Flight trials in the White Sands Missile Range involved the detection, acquisition, tracking and engagement of an advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile.
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What a Trump victory could mean for the defence industry

6th November 2024

Trump claimed that the US wanted “a strong and powerful military” in his victory speech.
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South Korean defence industry demonstrates its tech prowess

6th November 2024

Shephard takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the South Korean defence sector as the country arms itself to deal with current and future threats.
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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities

6th November 2024

Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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Next-generation colour micro-LED for soldiers on the horizon

6th November 2024

US company Kopin supplies displays for a range of systems and companies and is working on a range of light-emitting diode (LED) displays.
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How Ukraine has developed its expanding land arsenal

6th November 2024

Ukraine’s conflict with Russia has continued to drive development in its domestic arms industry and expand foreign military aid to increase the strength of its land forces.
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Kongsberg awarded $329 million for turrets for ACV-30s

5th November 2024

In April 2020, Kongsberg was selected to provide up to 150 of its MCT-30, now called RT20, turret for Amphibious Combat Vehicle Medium Caliber Cannon (ACV-30) variant. The latest contract is described as Full Rate Production Lots 5 and 6.
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Iron Fist active protection system ordered for Bradley upgrade

5th November 2024

Iron Fist was designed from the outset to have a modular construction to allow it to be scaled up or down to equip lighter or heavier vehicles. It has been widely used on Israeli vehicles and inclusion on Bradley represents a major boost for the system.
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How the Ukraine war is shifting the US Army’s EW capabilities

4th November 2024

The branch has been planning multi-billion dollar investments in reliable communications and solutions to prevent enemy detection.
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Smart Shooter modernises systems and considers integrated solutions

1st November 2024

Israeli company’s fire control system will be upgraded to feature a new camera and an additional 50m in range.
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MilDef to supply computers for operator stations for CV90s

30th October 2024

The CV90 is operated by Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Estonia, Slovakia, Denmark, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic.
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Aselsan launches new batch of anti-drone solutions at SAHA Expo

30th October 2024

The launch of these four different solutions highlights the company’s ongoing strategic aim to design and develop technologies to combat UAVs.
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Raytheon transitions GhostEye MR radar into production phase

29th October 2024

The sensor was recently tested by the US Air Force and US Navy and will continue to undergo testing and evaluation.
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Patria unveils new mortar system and new customer

29th October 2024

Patria has a heritage of mortar manufacture and design including the Advanced Mortar System (AMOS) and NEw MOrtar (NEMO) which are both 120mm system but the new Tremos is designed for 81mm as well.