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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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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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Land Warfare
UK pushes on with autonomous Last Mile challenge
14th December 2018
The UK MoD's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is pushing ahead with development of an autonomous resupply solution, adding a third phase and further …
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Land Warfare
Russia to begin testing of new mobile mortar
14th December 2018
A new 82mm mobile mortar system dubbed Drok is set to begin testing by the Airborne Troops branch of the Russian military. According to the …
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Land Warfare
Poland nears Wisla final decision
13th December 2018
The Polish MoD has confirmed that negotiations for the next phase of the Wisla air and missile defence programme are moving forward as planned and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British Army calls for speedy adoption of manned-unmanned teaming
13th December 2018
For the British Army the future is autonomous, and manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) will be the starting point for this in 2019. This is according to …
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Land Warfare
Slovakian military police receive new vehicles
13th December 2018
The Slovakian Ministry of Defence has handed over 21 new pick-up vehicles to the country's military police force. The vehicles have been procured under a …
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Land Warfare
US Army explores enhanced lethality possibilities on Stryker
12th December 2018
The US Army continues to explore counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities and new gun possibilities for its Stryker armoured vehicle. In November 2018 Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrated …
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Military Logistics
Marshall to supply containers to Netherlands
12th December 2018
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has received a contract from the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation to supply container systems for the Dutch armed forces, the …
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Military Logistics
France ships 1,400 assault rifles to Central Africa army
11th December 2018
France on 11 December handed over 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and three amphibious vehicles to the Central African Republic to shore up its beleaguered armed …
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Military Logistics
USAF logisticians look beyond ‘War Wagons’
11th December 2018
The US Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is looking for next-generation logistics trailers that would be used to support Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) operations. …
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Defence Notes
Dillon Aerospace develops new gatling gun
11th December 2018
Dillon Aerospace is developing a new three-barrel, .50 calibre gatling gun, with the first prototype nearing completion, the company told Shephard. The 503D will be …
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Digital Battlespace
SRC receives AN/TPQ-49A radar contract
11th December 2018
SRC has received a five-year indefinite IDIQ contract for the sustainment support and technology refresh of the US Marine Corps’ AN/TPQ-49 radar systems along with …
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Land Warfare
EDEX 2018: Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 makes an impression
11th December 2018
Switzerland’s Rheinmetall Air Defence displayed its Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 at EDEX, attracting attention from visitors. The remotely controlled autonomous network-capable air defence system comprises …
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Military Logistics
French Army gets joint logistic support platform
11th December 2018
Thales and the French Ministry of Defence have set up a joint logistic support platform to improve support services for the French armed forces' hardware, …
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Military Logistics
Estonian Defence Forces grant firearms contract to LMT Defense
11th December 2018
LMT Defense has been awarded a firearms contract for the Estonian Defence Force. The company recently took part in a tender bid opportunity to replace all of …
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Land Warfare
British Army demos new Challenger 2 urban operation tank concept
10th December 2018
The British Army’s Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) has developed a new Challenger 2 MBT demonstrator to highlight modifications that could be made to the platform …
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Special Operations
Special Operations explores “Mindfulness” training
10th December 2018
Special operations forces could use mindfulness training to overcome cognitive burdens associated with increased reliance upon C4ISTAR technology and other human machine interfaces, academic sources …
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Digital Battlespace
Bittium products for Austrian tactical comms
10th December 2018
Bittium’s tactical backbone network has been selected by the Austrian defence force as part of its new tactical communication system. The contract signing is scheduled …
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Land Warfare
Saab to improve Swedish radars
10th December 2018
Saab has received an order to develop and maintain the Swedish armed force’s artillery and weapon locating capability, the company announced on 5 December. The …
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Military Logistics
Marines preparing logistics recommendations
9th December 2018
Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL) representatives are in the final stages of preparing a report for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, which will include …
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