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The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.
The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.
The VAMTAC (Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico or High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) 4×4 by Urovesa is in service with or has been ordered by eight countries, the most recent being Spain this month and Romania last month.
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8th September 2022
Hanwha Defense pledges to work closely with Polish partner PGZ after the two companies signed a new MoU during MSPO 2022.
8th September 2022
GDELS-Steyr has handed over the 50th Pandur Evo 6x6 for Austria, with the other 50 to be delivered by 2025.
8th September 2022
StreamCaster mobile ad hoc network (MANET) radios were selected for Stryker Brigade Combat Teams in Capability Set 23.
8th September 2022
Ukraine has apparently obtained 122mm rounds from a circuitous route involving Pakistan, the UK and Romania or Cyprus.
7th September 2022
AT4CS RS systems and munitions for the Carl-Gustaf will be supplied by Saab for the US Army, US Special Operations Command and the USMC.
7th September 2022
The Irish Defence Force contract awarded to WFEL will see the delivery of its double-storey configurable medium girder bridge system.
7th September 2022
A new Polish-made C-UAS and missile defence system includes a radar, thermal and IR imagers and a 12.7mm multi-barrel machine gun.
7th September 2022
Work continues on maturing Polish concepts for integrated air defence, including integration of CAMM and CAMM-ER missiles from MBDA.
6th September 2022
The acquisition of Spike LR2 will help the Slovenian military maintain combat preparedness, according to the country’s MoD.
6th September 2022
Saab expects to market its compact and portable MSHORAD for protection of mobile units such as mechanised brigades.
6th September 2022
A single THeMIS UGV has been supplied to Ukraine to assist in casevac and logistics operations.
6th September 2022
In order to replace its obsolete fleet of BVP-2 (BMP-2), the Czech Republic started negotiating the acquisition of CV90 IFVs with the Swedish government.
6th September 2022
Nioa will distribute rifle suppressors for use by elite military and law enforcement personnel in New Zealand.
5th September 2022
Output of rocket systems for HIMARS must ‘at least double’, says US Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment.
2nd September 2022
Hero-30 loitering munitions will be supplied to an unnamed European SOF customer in 2023.
1st September 2022
A new MoU between Northrop Grumman and Terma expands a long-standing partnership and will see the development of EW simulation and training systems for European customers.
1st September 2022
Taiwan has reportedly inked a deal for MQ-9Bs, while it is also concentrating on rocket artillery more than tube artillery.
31st August 2022
More than 100 logistics vehicles have been commissioned by the Norwegian Army under an 11-year framework agreement with manufacturer Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.
31st August 2022
UK manufacturer Jankel expects to complete delivery of 199 Light Tactical Transport Vehicles for Belgium by 2023, having overcome delays associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain problems.