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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.
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile with the solid rocket motor (SRM) provided by Northrop Grumman. The company is working to boost its SRM production capability.
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9th October 2018
Bittium Wireless and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command are set to enter into a framework agreement on the purchase of Bittium Tough Comnode terminals …
9th October 2018
Kia Motors is in full series production of its Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) for South Korea’s military, with one new variant being the K153C antitank guided weapon …
9th October 2018
Rosoboronexport has signed a contract to supply S-400 Triumf long-range air defence missile systems to India, Rostec announced on 5 October. The S-400 system is capable …
9th October 2018
Because the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) does not have any vehicles able to remotely detect IEDs, the Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the …
8th October 2018
BAE Systems displayed the 20-35t class CV90 Mk IV at AUSA, signalling its intent to partner with the US Army on the service's optionally-manned fighting vehicle programme. Speaking …
8th October 2018
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has unveiled its new Griffin III technology demonstrator, which the company is hoping will help the US Army inform future …
8th October 2018
Communication specialist Harris is ramping up efforts to support US Army modernisation as several radio programmes move to production phase and planned deliveries of new …
8th October 2018
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions has introduced the MPMC-9323/EWS-DRS, a new addition to its family of open architecture COTS-based EW RF tuner mission computers, the company announced …
8th October 2018
Modernising air and missile defence is one of the US Army’s top six modernisation priorities, and one key element of that is rebuilding a frontline …
8th October 2018
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has introduced its Ammunition Stockpile Management (ASM) concept to enhance ammunition lifespan, capabilities and to increase productivity from manufacturers. Jointly …
7th October 2018
The Trump administration is pumping millions of dollars into the US defence industrial base to address some of the nearly 300 ‘gaps and vulnerabilities’ identified …
7th October 2018
The US Army is implementing a significant change to its Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) programme. A new expanded structure was unveiled during a breakout session …
6th October 2018
Now that the US Army's Futures Command is operational, Shephard looks at the breadth of its responsibilities and how its implementation will pave the way …
5th October 2018
US missile manufacturer Raytheon and Swedish company Saab have been awarded an initial contract to demonstrate a guided munition for the US Army's Carl Gustaf …
5th October 2018
Raytheon has delivered the first Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagements (SeeMe) satellite to DARPA, the company announced on 3 October. The new satellite will …
5th October 2018
The US Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM’s) decision to select a preferred industry partner to facilitate its Family of Tactical Headborne Systems (FTHS) program has been …
5th October 2018
Industry is preparing to speed up fielding of the US Army’s next-generation air and missile defence command and control (C2) system, which will form the …
5th October 2018
The Australian Army is approximately halfway through the rollout of MAN trucks that are being delivered by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia, and combat units …
5th October 2018
With export licenses nearing approval, Glock expects that it will be able to start deliveries to the Philippines in the coming weeks, following the 2017 …