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Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles
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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
Singapore shows off new ARV and Leopard sights
23rd May 2017
The Singapore Army has rolled out a production prototype of the Next Generation - Armoured Recovery Vehicle (NG-ARV), as well as revealing a new Leopard …
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Land Warfare
US Army orders 3M hearing protection devices
22nd May 2017
3M has received $1.6 million in orders from the US Army for hearing protective devices, the company announced on 18 May. The company will supply more than 6,500 of …
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Land Warfare
GDELS delivers first Piranha to Denmark
22nd May 2017
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has delivered the first seven pre-production Piranha 8x8 armoured vehicles to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), the …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Equipping the SOF warrior (video)
22nd May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida, Shephard spoke to the officer responsible for acquiring equipment for SOF operators on the ground and the challenges …
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Land Warfare
Penicillin production to begin in 2019
22nd May 2017
Production of Rostec company Ruselectronics’ Penicillin artillery reconnaissance system will begin in early 2019, the company announced on 11 May. According to the company state …
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Land Warfare
Russia delays Kurganets-25 production
22nd May 2017
The launch of series production of the Kurganets-25 family of armoured combat vehicles has been postponed beyond 2021, Russian officials have disclosed. The delay was …
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Digital Battlespace
L3 Wescam enters the MatriX
19th May 2017
L3 Wescam has introduced a new range of MatriX intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) system kits for fixed-and rotary-wing platforms, the company announced on 16 May. …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales Nederland details radar advancements
19th May 2017
Thales Nederland is currently undertaking testing activity of an initial three SMART-L MM 3D long-range multi-mission radars for air and space surveillance and ballistic missile …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: The week in Tampa (video)
19th May 2017
Over the last few days, the Shephard team has had several opportunities to speak to top officials from US Special Operations Command, as well as leading figures …
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Military Logistics
Austria receives fuel dispensing racks
19th May 2017
The Austrian armed forces has taken delivery of 20 mobile fuel dispensing racks from WEW, the company announced on 17 May. The Heavy Vehicle Module-Fuel (HVM-F) …
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Military Logistics
Aussie truck, trailer deliveries continue
19th May 2017
The Australian Army's 7th Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane has accepted its first delivery of new generation trucks and trailers, the Australian Department of Defence (DoD) announced …
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Land Warfare
SOFIC 2017: 3D Printed .50 Cal Suppressor from Delta P Design
19th May 2017
Oregon manufacturer Delta P Design used the SOFIC 2017 exhibition to announce that it has developed a .50 calibre machine-gun suppressor to add to its …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Cubic outlines C4ISR growth (video)
18th May 2017
At this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Shephard spoke to Cubic Mission Solutions president Mike Twyman about the expansion of the company and its growing …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Ballooning market for ISR aerostats (video)
18th May 2017
Florida-based company Drone Aviation is showcasing its range of tethered drones and balloons at this year's SOFIC in Tampa, Florida. Speaking to Shephard, Art Hughes explains a …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Meeting the SOF comms need (video)
18th May 2017
Communications specialists Harris is displaying a wide-range of communications and soldier systems solutions at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. Shephard spoke to Dennis Moran …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Steiner releases DBAL-A4 v2 (video)
17th May 2017
Steiner eOptics has used this year's SOFIC exhibition to unveil its newest laser aiming device, known as the DBAL-A4 v2. Shephard spoke to Ron Godlewski about …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: Endeavor roll out armed UGV (video)
17th May 2017
Endeavor Robotics is using this year's SOFIC exhibition to showcase its 710 Kobra integrated with a 7.62mm remote weapon station. More known for their work …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOF prepares for DroneWERX
17th May 2017
US Special Operations Command hopes to expand on the success of its SOFWERX ecosystem in a collaborative effort focused on commercially available remote control technologies.According …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: LMT aims for sharpshooter growth (video)
17th May 2017
Assault rifle manufacturer Lewis Machine & Tool is displaying its Sharpshooter rifle at this year's SOFIC exhibition in Tampa, Florida. The 7.62mm weapon is in …
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