Land Warfare
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The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.
The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.
The VAMTAC (Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico or High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) 4×4 by Urovesa is in service with or has been ordered by eight countries, the most recent being Spain this month and Romania last month.
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11th November 2021
Questions once again surround the future of the Czech IFV acquisition programme, after an expert committee in the MoD found that none of the three competitors met all the requirements.
10th November 2021
Elbit is providing 120mm mortar systems plus lifecycle support for Estonia.
10th November 2021
Three companies win work on Marder maintenance and repair, while the German MoD seeks industry support for the Mungo armoured vehicle.
10th November 2021
Tactical real-time integration via 5G of multi-spectral sensor data from multiple sources may define the future of battlefield communications.
10th November 2021
Polish and US industry have developed a robot for EOD that includes a novel glass-free X-ray detector, which helps to reduce size and weight.
9th November 2021
US Army seeks input from industry to help deliver innovative power generation and conversion, high-density energy storage, rapid charging/recharging and intelligent power management technologies in the Soldier Power Cohort programme.
9th November 2021
French mountain troops and the Foreign Legion are conducting tests of a heavily modified variant of the HT270.
9th November 2021
Wherever possible, Vietnam attempts to produce equipment domestically. This often involves repurposing existing equipment, as is the case with its new truck-mounted howitzer.
8th November 2021
A new project between a4ESSOR and OCCAR will increase interoperability between European armed forces.
8th November 2021
The company will deliver 40 Intercom systems to be mounted in light transport vehicles
5th November 2021
Cockerill 1030 is a lightweight, accurate and multi-mission system and combines modularity, reliability and high performance.
5th November 2021
The Trophy APS has undergone live-fire tests on German Leopard 2 MBTs, while the British MoD plans trials with the Israeli system as part of the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project.
5th November 2021
Australia's leading telecom company has received a contract extension to provide communications support to the country's military.
4th November 2021
The Australian Defence Force wants new passive infrared ECM systems for its vehicle fleet, and is currently looking to industry for solutions
4th November 2021
Russian UGV projects are set for further development and tests in 2022, although noticeable gaps remain in certain functions.
4th November 2021
The Onboard Mortar System was developed through an R&D programme with SDGPLATIN, following the requirements of the Marine Corps. The first batch is expected to be delivered in the coming months.
3rd November 2021
Rheinmetall and Intracom Defense agree to jointly develop a vehicle-based C4I system.
3rd November 2021
Talium will facilitate the planning of complex missions with multiple aircraft, says Indra.
3rd November 2021
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed two orders with Scania and Volvo for 487 logistics vehicles, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2022.