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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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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Army looks to expedite APS fielding
10th October 2017
US Army leaders have revealed their intention to speed up the acquisition of active protection systems for the M1A2 Abrams tank, with the service now …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Skyhunter ready for US Army (video)
10th October 2017
Raytheon is showcasing its US variant of the Israeli Iron Dome missile defence solution, known as the Skyhunter, to the US Army at AUSA 2017. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Nomad wanders to Washington
10th October 2017
Northrop Grumman displayed the Andros Nomad UGV for the first time at the AUSA 2017 exhibition in Washington DC. The UGV is part of the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: SMET contender bares its fangs
10th October 2017
HDT Global has unveiled a new UGV at AUSA in Washington DC, one of ten platforms that competed recently at the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
NAVSEA cancels EOD robotic systems solicitation
10th October 2017
The US Navy Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has cancelled solicitations for the Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotic Systems (AEODRS) Increments 2 and 3. The circumstances …
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Special Operations
AUSA 2017: SOCOM gets new vehicle camouflage
10th October 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has started to receive deliveries of a new camouflage system for its lightweight ground vehicles. The new system is being …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Silenthawk motorbike makes moves (video)
10th October 2017
Logos Technologies showcases its prototype hybrid-electric motorcycle designed for elite forces at AUSA 2017 in Washington DC. Shephard spoke with lead engineer, Alex Dzwill, about the …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: US Army to field C-UAS radar
10th October 2017
The US Army’s AN/TPQ-53 radar used to detect and locate enemy in-direct fire is expected to be ready for fielding with an expanded counter-UAS capability …
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Land Warfare
Malaysian Guardians to watch over peacekeepers
10th October 2017
The Malaysian battalion of peacekeepers in Lebanon will replace its fleet of 46 4x4 Condor APCs with International Armored Group (IAG) Guardian APCs, which will …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: BAE showcases SHORAD for Bradley (video)
9th October 2017
BAE System has brought its concept of the Bradley IFV equipped with its maneuver short range air defence (M-SHORAD) solution. Shephard spoke with Mark Signorelli, deputy and VP …
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2017: US Army readies for ‘significant restructure’
9th October 2017
Senior US Army leaders have laid out six key priorities it will focus on in order to ensure the force is capable of winning future …
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2017: Ukraine shows military might via US partnerships
9th October 2017
The Ukrainian defence industry has grown in strength since Russia's invasion in 2014, military and industry officials noted at an AUSA 2017 press conference in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Roboteam unleashes to Tigr (video)
9th October 2017
Roboteam showcased its new UGV, the Tigr, for the first time at AUSA 2017. Shephard spoke with Shahar Abuhazira, CEO at Roboteam, about the new platform.
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Land Warfare
Indra’s InShield DIRCM in flight test
9th October 2017
Indra’s InShield Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) system has successfully passed in-flight tests during the NATO Trial EMBOW XVI exercise, the company announced on 5 October. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Industry gears up for SHORAD requirement
9th October 2017
US Army leaders in search of a new short-range air defence (SHORAD) system might be a little spoilt for choice at this year’s AUSA, as …
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Land Warfare
Saudi Arabia invests in missile defence capability
9th October 2017
The US has approved the $15 billion sale of THAAD systems and support services to Saudi Arabia as the country continues to enhance its missile …
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Digital Battlespace
Analysis: German Army comms modernisation moves forward
9th October 2017
As the German Army considers the future direction of its next-generation Command, Control (C2) and Communications capabilities, interested industry players are positioning to provide mounted …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Hot topics (video)
9th October 2017
Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, highlights some of the key technologies at this year's AUSA, including short range air defence systems, UGVs and active …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: SAIC partnership to compete for MPF contract
8th October 2017
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has announced it will develop combat vehicle prototypes to meet the US Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) requirement. The announcement on 5 …
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