Land Warfare

Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.

Air Warfare

Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.

Defence Notes

Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth

Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.

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Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Hyundai Rotem highlights advanced features of K2 MBT

21st February 2025

One of the few main battle tanks (MBT) displayed at IDEX 2025 was the latest Hyundai Rotem K2 MBT from South Korea, which has already secured its first export contract with Poland, with initial units delivered.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Uzbekistan sets out AFV credentials with family of new designs

21st February 2025

Uzbekistan's Havztez Defense rolled out a new family of armoured personnel carriers (APCs) at IDEX 2025, offering another national alternative in an already crowded market.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Aselsan introduces new air-burst round with C-UAS mission in mind

20th February 2025

Aselsan revealed at IDEX 2025 that it has been developing a 25mm calibre air-bursting munition known as ATOM 25.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Sichuan Jinji unveils new ZJ01 all-terrain vehicle

20th February 2025

While China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) markets much of the equipment developed in China for land forces, smaller Chinese contractors are also contributing to military vehicle development.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Calidus 8×8 Light Infantry Fighting Vehicle enters production

20th February 2025

The new Light Infantry Fighting Vehicle (LIFV) builds on Calidus’s experience with its Wahash (8×8) vehicle.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: EOS to fire R500 remote weapon station for potential customers this year

20th February 2025

The R500, the latest remote weapon station (RWS) designed by EOS, was unveiled at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. It joins the smaller R400 and Slinger, as well as the large R600 and R800 systems, in the company’s portfolio.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: Hyundai unveils 105mm light SPH and 81mm mortar vehicle for ROK Army

20th February 2025

Two elements of the South Korean company Hyundai, WIA Business and Hyundai Rotem Group, have joined forces to develop two highly mobile indirect fire systems, the 105mm Light Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar system.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: India’s Kalyani brings latest 155mm gun to Abu Dhabi

20th February 2025

The MArG 45 wheeled self-propelled artillery system has made it debut at IDEX 2025 but has yet to enter production.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: New Slovak mortar system already being trialled in undisclosed country

20th February 2025

Slovak company ZTS-ŠPECIÁL, in association with Excalibur Army and Kerametal, launched a new 120mm self-propelled mortar (SPM) system at IDEX this week.
Land Warfare

Raytheon’s Stinger replacement completes subsystem trials with the US Army

19th February 2025

The company’s solution for the Next-Generation Short Range Interceptor programme passed through 10 tests.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: VBCI For Qatar: second-hand on the third attempt? (Opinion)

19th February 2025

On the ground at IDEX with delegation’s chequebook in hand, Qatar’s dreams of the Boxer appear potentially moribund.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: AM General and Oshkosh could face battle over British Army vehicle requirement

19th February 2025

AM General’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV A2) has entered production and is eyeing the light protected (LPV) element of the British Army’s Land Mobility Programme on which it could compete with Oshkosh Defense with the JLTV A1.
Land Warfare

Slovakia adds Danish C2 software into its Barak MX air defence network

19th February 2025

A new deal between Slovakia and Denmark’s Terma is expected to improve the country’s air defence interoperability with NATO.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: MARSS delivers two more protection systems for naval bases in the Middle East

19th February 2025

NiDAR, which protects against threats through real-time data fusion, has been designed to provide faster detection, tracking, classification and response to potential threats.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: John Cockerill showcases stealth recon vehicle, but is Nimr partnership over?

19th February 2025

John Cockerill Defense (JCD) has brought its i-X 4x4 protected reconnaissance vehicle to IDEX 2025. The i-X was developed as a private venture to meet potential demand for a fast, stealthy and highly mobile platform.
Land Warfare

Final two contenders for key £2 billion British Army training contract selected

18th February 2025

The two remaining bidders for the flagship Army Collective Training Service (ACTS) contract will move on to the next 20-week phase to select the British Army's Strategic Training Partner.
Uncrewed Vehicles

L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms

18th February 2025

The new Amorphous software is a universal controller that would allow a single operator to control a swarm of “thousands” of uncrewed systems, from drones to underwater platforms.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: IAI pushes ahead with new systems as international interest is roused in Iron Dome

18th February 2025

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy spoke to Shephard about the company’s decades-long development of it missile portfolio, at a time when countries around the world have been demonstrating a growing appetite in procuring national missile defence systems.
Land Warfare

IDEX 2025: NORINCO unveils SH16A artillery system for Middle East market

18th February 2025

NORINCO’s SH16A self-propelled howitzer combines mobility, protection and precision firepower. Its claimed uniqueness is debatable, however, given similarities to Germany’s RCH-155 which is already in production.