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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

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Laser weapon solutions are emerging as Europe confronts air defence cost imbalance

1st May 2026

Europe’s air defence debate is increasingly shaped by the blunt economics of the field. While high-value interceptor missiles can effectively shoot down cheap drones, doing so at scale presents cost challenges.

Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

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Is the RCH 155 self-propelled wheeled howitzer for the British Army finally on the way?

30th April 2026

The Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm self-propelled gun is making strong progress, with contracts being placed and production capacity being boosted for the base Boxer vehicle.

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Army 2022: Russia seeks to apply experience from Ukraine war to improve medium armour

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Army 2022: Russia seeks to apply experience from Ukraine war to improve medium armour

18th August 2022

Will Russian manufacturers be able to correct inherent IFV design deficiencies that have been exposed during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine?

BAE Systems reveals NetVIPR communications network

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BAE Systems reveals NetVIPR communications network

18th August 2022

A new deployable networking capability called NetVIPR can provide secure communication networks across the whole force.

US Marines to field Next Generation Handheld Targeting System in FY24

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US Marines to field Next Generation Handheld Targeting System in FY24

18th August 2022

Acquired in February 2022, the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System will allow Marines to rapidly and accurately conduct target location and laser guidance during combat operations.

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense team up to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck programme

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American Rheinmetall and GM Defense team up to compete in the US Army’s Common Tactical Truck programme

18th August 2022

American Rheinmetall and GM Defense are offering the HX3-CTT, which is derived from the HX3 next-generation series of trucks.

France invests in vehicles for paratroopers

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France invests in vehicles for paratroopers

17th August 2022

New lightweight and air-droppable vehicles are being provided to the 11th Parachute Brigade in the French Army.

US Army orders more 144 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

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US Army orders more 144 Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks

17th August 2022

Based on the commercially available Mack Granite model, the HDTs are operated by engineering units in construction and maintenance missions for infrastructure assets.

US Marine Corps orders ACV-30 test vehicles with Kongsberg remote weapons station

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US Marine Corps orders ACV-30 test vehicles with Kongsberg remote weapons station

16th August 2022

A full-rate production decision from the USMC for the ACV-30 may follow a period of testing.

NP Aerospace operates ‘around the clock’ to provide Ukraine with body armour

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NP Aerospace operates ‘around the clock’ to provide Ukraine with body armour

16th August 2022

UK company NP Aerospace manufactured and delivered more than 20,000 sets of body armour plates and carrier vests to Ukraine in the last three months.

Brazil aims to donate howitzers, Urutu APCs to cash-strapped Uruguay

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Brazil aims to donate howitzers, Urutu APCs to cash-strapped Uruguay

16th August 2022

Senate and presidential approval is still needed in Brazil before Uruguay can receive ten M108 self-propelled howitzers and 11 EE-11 Urutu APCs.

US Marine Corps tests Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar

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US Marine Corps tests Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar

16th August 2022

The USMC conducted trials with the AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR as part of the Ground Based Air Defense Medium-Range Intercept Capability (GBAD MRIC) programme.

Motorola Solutions takes over Australian radio firm Barrett Communications

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Motorola Solutions takes over Australian radio firm Barrett Communications

16th August 2022

A well-established Australian radio manufacturer has been bought out by an American communications company.

Croatia donates M-46 field guns to Ukraine

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Croatia donates M-46 field guns to Ukraine

15th August 2022

At least 15 M-46 130mm field guns have been provided by Croatia to Ukraine.

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