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IVAS programme has made major progress, says US Army Chief of Staff

The US Army and Microsoft are currently working on the third version of the product, the 1.2 variant.

France's Technamm to unveil new special forces vehicles

Inspired by lessons learned in Ukraine, the 4x4 Technamm Fennec 2 is looking for its first customers, while the Masstech Commando has already been ordered by France and Jordan

Beleaguered Ajax programme moves on with new, much later, in-service dates

The UK's Ajax armoured vehicle programme faces further delays, with platforms not entering service until 2025 and full operating capability not until 2028-29, causing concern for the British Army's modernisation plans.

Mobility and deception keeping Ukrainian air defence systems intact

Mobility and deception tactics have helped keep Ukrainian air defence systems stay online during Russia's invasion of the country.

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US Army requests $185.5 billion for readiness and modernisation

14th March 2023

The FY 2024 request aims to fund a more data-centric force capable of operating in contested environments.
Land Warfare

Norwegian NASAMS to join Ukraine's air defences

14th March 2023

Norway will supply two NASAMS air defence missile firing units, adding to two supplied by the US last autumn.
Land Warfare

UK set to acquire Archer for interim artillery requirement

13th March 2023

The British Army is set to take between six and eight BAE Systems Bofors Archer 155mm self-propelled artillery systems to cover a capability gap caused by donating AS90 howitzers to Ukraine.
Land Warfare

Canada accelerates acquisition of anti-tank, C-UAS and air defence capabilities

10th March 2023

The purchase of new systems for deployment in Eastern Europe will be conducted as urgent operational requirements with contracts being awarded by 2024.
Land Warfare

Spectra to supply comms terminals for NATO rapid reaction corps HQ experimentation

10th March 2023

Spectra Group has been contracted to supply its Troposcatter COMET terminals for the UK's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps HQ as part of an experimental C2 programme.
Land Warfare

Elistair rolls out tethered drone for comms relay missions

9th March 2023

The Elistair Orion HL is designed for use as a persistent relay solution to form part of a secured mobile network.
Land Warfare

NATO countries seek joint acquisition of armoured engineer vehicles

9th March 2023

Seven NATO members are interested in common procurement of equipment including armoured engineering and breaching vehicles, autonomous engineering systems and modular mission payloads.
Land Warfare

Blighter radars to form part of UK laser anti-drone system

9th March 2023

Two Blighter A800 radars will be deployed alongside a Raytheon UK vehicle-mounted counter-UAS laser in a demonstrator programme for the UK MoD.
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China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

9th March 2023

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.
Land Warfare

Estonia tests competing sniper rifles ahead of tender award

8th March 2023

The Estonian Defence Forces has carried out firing trials of four 8.6mm sniper rifles ahead of a final selection later this spring.
Land Warfare

Senior UK general says Ukraine war lessons should reshape defence priorities

8th March 2023

The UK's Assistant Chief of the General Staff has called for a re-focus on core ground combat capabilities and boots on the ground for the British Army.
Land Warfare

Oshkosh challenges US Army's JLTV contract decision with GAO protest

7th March 2023

According to an analysis by Shephard Defence Insight, AM General’s bid could have reduced the JLTV unit cost by as much as $30,000.
Land Warfare

No plans for UK to send more tanks to Ukraine, despite reports of doubling contribution

6th March 2023

The UK has so far pledged to donate 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine.
Land Warfare

How the US Army is applying lessons learned from the Ukraine war

6th March 2023

The conflict in Ukraine has been heavily impacting ground warfare planning and leading the US Army in some new directions.
Land Warfare

Persisent Systems to roll out regional network for US Air Force bases

3rd March 2023

Persistent Systems will deliver Infrastructure-based Regional Operation Network (IRON) functionality across three major USAF missile bases to improve situation awareness for security forces.
Land Warfare

Why NATO is seeking an advanced modular air defence solution

3rd March 2023

Under the Modular Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) project, ten NATO members want to rapidly develop or acquire an air defence system that can respond to threats along the very short, short and medium-range spectrum.
Land Warfare

Elbit weapon systems to equip more Romanian Piranha vehicles

2nd March 2023

Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract for turrets, remote weapon stations and 120mm mortars for Romanian Armed Forces' Piranha V vehicles.
Land Warfare

Polish Army signs new agreement for over a thousand armoured vehicles

2nd March 2023

Poland's defence minister has inked a deal with manufacturer HSW for 1,000 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles, plus 400 specialist vehicles based on the same chassis, and the country is also looking to rapidly acquire a heavy IFV to deploy alongside its new Abrams tank fleet.
Land Warfare

British Army seeks new bridge demolition capabilities

2nd March 2023

The project will explore using uncrewed devices to place charges at critical locations, among other areas.