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Spain to invest billions of dollars on howitzers and other vehicles as it looks to select new tanks
The Spanish Government has outlined plans to purchase communications and cybersecurity capabilities but most notably amphibious combat vehicles, self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), bridge-laying vehicles and an effort to replace its tanks from 2040.
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What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?
Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.
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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles
Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.
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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.
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Military Logistics
MDM 2017: Industry opportunities in USMC logistics portfolio
20th September 2017
In an overview of the new Logistics Combat Element Systems portfolio on the opening day of Modern Day Marine, service leaders identified a range of …
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Military Logistics
DSEI 2017: WEW fuels demand
20th September 2017
WEW’s new self-contained Fuel Storage and Dispensing (FSD) system has a far larger capacity than the manufacturer’s normal product line, designed with the demands of …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab wins Sweden telecommunications work
20th September 2017
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration for maintenance of the Swedish armed forces' telecommunications net for 2017-2018, the company announced …
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall protected cabs for crane vehicles
20th September 2017
Rheinmetall has received an order from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen for protected driver’s cabs and crane cabs for a new generation of crane vehicles being built for …
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Land Warfare
Roxel 122mm rockets for Romania
20th September 2017
French rocket and missiles propulsion manufacturer Roxel is set to provide Romania with new engines for 122 mm rockets as part of a major procurement …
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Land Warfare
DRDO developing mine clearance system
20th September 2017
India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing a Trawl system for the clearance of mines in the battlefield, the Indian Ministry of Defence …
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Land Warfare
Ajax nears delivery to British Army
19th September 2017
General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDUK) is preparing for initial deliveries of the first Ajax variants to the British Army, with government acceptance testing (GAT) …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Land C4ISR integration concept unveiled
19th September 2017
Systems engineering specialist Drumgrange displayed its Land C4ISR Integration concept for tactical ground vehicles at this year's DSEI. Aimed at supporting mobility operations, the vehicle-mounted …
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Digital Battlespace
Rockwell Collins demos new communication link
19th September 2017
Rockwell Collins has demonstrated a new directional communication link with longer range and anti-jamming capability for smaller applications such as UAS, radar systems and satellite …
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Military Logistics
Oshkosh completes EBFL-M deliveries
19th September 2017
Oshkosh Defense has successfully completed modernising and delivering 535 Extendable Boom Forklift (EBFL-M) vehicles to the US Marine Corps and US Navy, the company announced …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: BAE shows off new CV90 turret (video)
19th September 2017
BAE Systems showcased its CV90 IFV at DSEI in London equipped with its latest generation E30 turret which includes a Spike LR missile launcher system, a 30mm …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: MKU highlights soldier modernisation system (video)
18th September 2017
Indian company, MKU, displayed its range for body armour, helmets and optics equipment at DSEI 2017 in London. Shephard spoke with Neeraj Gupta, managing director at …
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Land Warfare
Turkey firms Russian S-400 contract
18th September 2017
The much-discussed sale of the S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) long-range SAM system to Turkey has been officially contracted. The signing - acknowledged by the FSVTS, Russia’s …
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Land Warfare
Raytheon receives Boomerang order
18th September 2017
Raytheon BBN Technologies has received a contract to deliver Boomerang Warrior-X systems to an undisclosed Gulf nation, the company announced on 15 September.The contract, worth …
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Digital Battlespace
Persistent radios for US Army WMD teams
18th September 2017
Persistent Systems will supply more than 950 MPU5 radios to the US Army National Guard's Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CSTs) under a …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Army Land Ceptor configuration unveiled
18th September 2017
The British Army’s new air defence system, Land Ceptor, was on display at this year's DSEI exhibition ahead of first deliveries expected in the first …
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Land Warfare
Konstrukta to produce Mjölner barrels
18th September 2017
BAE Systems has contracted Slovakia-based Konstrukta-Defence to produce barrels for the Swedish Army’s Mjölner mortar system. Konstrukta will manufacture 84 120mm barrels to be modified …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Nammo takes down UAV (video)
18th September 2017
Helge Stadheim, programme director for Nammo, spoke to Shephard about the company's 40mm programmable ammunition. The air-burst round was recently used to take down a small …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: That's a wrap (video)
15th September 2017
DSEI 2017 brought news from the land, sea and air domains. Shephard's Land Warfare Editor, Grant Turnbull, reviews some of the highlights of the week.
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