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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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Military Logistics
Australia requests M88A2 from US
30th January 2015
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of M88A2 Hercules heavy recovery vehicles to Australia, the US Defense Security Agency announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Stryker brigade receives WIN-T (video)
29th January 2015
The US Army's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division (2/2 SBCT) is currently being equipped with the army's 'Capability Set 15' network at …
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Digital Battlespace
L-3 completes Miteq acquisition
28th January 2015
L-3 Communications completed its acquisition of Miteq for $41 million on 21 January, subject to customary adjustments. Its Narda Microwave-East business will be combined with …
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Digital Battlespace
DRS demonstrates new laser designating gimbal
27th January 2015
DRS Technologies has successfully performed the first airborne demonstration of its GS205-XRZ laser designating gimbal, the company announced on 21 January. The GS205-XRZ variant executed …
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Land Warfare
Malaysia receives first batch of AV8 vehicles
27th January 2015
The Malaysian Army has received the first 12 units of the AV8 8X8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle 25mm (IFV25) from DefTech. The delivery is a part …
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Land Warfare
BAE Systems wins UK MoD vehicle support contract
26th January 2015
BAE Systems will provide engineering support for the British Army’s armoured vehicle fleet under a five-year £50 million contract awarded by the UK Ministry of …
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Military Logistics
PLA to clean up logistics
26th January 2015
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China is to clean up its logistics operations following several scandals. President Xi Jinping told high-ranking military officers in …
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Land Warfare
USMC considers ATVs for ITV replacement
23rd January 2015
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are being included as one of the options to replace the US Marine Corp (USMC) Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV). An RFI released …
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Digital Battlespace
Finnish PPDR to receive command systems
23rd January 2015
The Finnish National Police Board and an industry consortium have agreed to develop and deliver a Common Field Command System (KEJO) for all Finnish Public …
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Land Warfare
ArmorSource introduces LJD Aire helmet
23rd January 2015
ArmorSource unveiled a new LJD Aire helmet developed for the defence and law enforcement markets at the SHOT Show on 21 January. The LJD Aire …
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Digital Battlespace
MUOS-3 launched after swap delay
23rd January 2015
The US Navy has launched the third of five Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites on 20 January after a delay due to a soldering …
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Digital Battlespace
MUOS-3 satellite starts responding
23rd January 2015
The third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite, which was launched by the US Navy on 20 January, has started responding to commands. The satellite …
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Land Warfare
Manta showcases USMC weapon covers (video)
22nd January 2015
Greg Foster, with Manta Weapons Accessories, tells Shephard Media about its range of rail guards, grip sleeves and barrel covers, which are standard issue with …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon to ‘transform’ UK GEOINT
22nd January 2015
Raytheon UK has been awarded a £70 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver the first phase of the Allied Systems …
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Land Warfare
BAE improves thermal weapon sights technology
22nd January 2015
BAE Systems has unveiled 12-micron thermal imaging technology that significantly improves the effectiveness of thermal weapon sights, the company announced on 19 January. Its Universal …
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Digital Battlespace
Airbus wins Tetra communication system contract
22nd January 2015
Airbus Defence and Space has won a contract from the Ministry of Interior of Lebanon for a Terrestrial Trunked Radio (Tetra) communication system for the …
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Land Warfare
SilencerCo releases shorter silencers
21st January 2015
SilencerCo has released the shortest possible hearing-safe versions of the Octane and Osprey pistol silencers for the US Military, the company announced on 19 January. …
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Digital Battlespace
UK should mirror US GEOINT approach
20th January 2015
The UK must adopt a national structure for geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) similar to the current US approach, the director of cyber, intelligence and information integration …
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Digital Battlespace
US Air Force to update missile systems
20th January 2015
The US Air Force will update its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) communication systems in Launch Control Centers (LCC), it reported on 14 January. The operational …
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