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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
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.
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Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up
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.
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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement
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.
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Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand
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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Land Warfare
India requests CBRN equipment FMS
15th May 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale (FMS) of CBRN support equipment to the government of India, it …
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Digital Battlespace
Long Short streams video 100km
12th May 2017
The successful streaming of a video 100km between two tactical antennas was announced by General Dynamics Mission Systems on 10 May.The test, which took place …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Russia’s new equipment on parade
12th May 2017
Russia has unveiled several new weapons systems during its annual 9 May Victory Day parade on the Red Square in Moscow.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Marine Corps spotlights SUAS growth
12th May 2017
The United States Marine Corps is predicting a continuing expansion of 'Group 1' small UAS systems across service elements.Speaking at this week's AUVSI Xponential event …
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Defence Notes
Blitzer railgun tests continue
12th May 2017
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced on 10 May the successful test firing of hypersonic projectiles from the 3MJ Blitzer railgun system.During multiple firings form …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks next-gen sniper sight
12th May 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking a next-generation sniper rifle sight capable of supporting long range engagements out to 1,600m in range, service officials …
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Land Warfare
Saab presents mockup of new mobile RBS 70 NG air defence launcher
12th May 2017
Saab Dynamics has unveiled a full scale mockup of its RBS 70 NG (New Generation) RWS short range air defence (SHORAD) missile launcher at its …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems awarded Brazil C4ISR contract
12th May 2017
Elbit Systems will supply advanced C4ISR, electronic warfare (EW), radio and communication systems to the Brazilian Marine Corps under a $40 million contract announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEF 2017: Aselsan launches pocket reciever
12th May 2017
A new lightweight pocket receiver has been launched by Aselsan at IDEF.The Mirket (or Meerkat) has been designed by the company for clandestine use. A …
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Land Warfare
Germany Army bolsters armoured capabilities
12th May 2017
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), has signed a 760-million euro contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to upgrade 104 …
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Land Warfare
US Army Europe evaluates Saab Barracuda camouflage
12th May 2017
The US Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment, stationed in Vilsek, Germany, is evaluating Saab's Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) on its 8x8 Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles. …
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Special Operations
Indonesia buys Korea's MILES training system
12th May 2017
Korea's MILES training system has been selected the Indonesian special forces, in the system's first international export contract, the Korean Ministry of National Defence announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Swift Navigation, Carnegie Robotics reveal Duro
11th May 2017
San Francisco-based startup company Swift Navigation, who partnered with Carnegie Robotics, unveiled their Duro GNSS receiver at AUVSI's Xponential. Duro has been described as a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Commercial versus military (video)
11th May 2017
While the commercial market dominates AUVSI Xponential this year in Dallas, there has been the unveiling and promotion of some military platforms, including the Snipe …
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Naval Warfare
AUVSI 2017: Navy borrows SOF technology model
11th May 2017
The US Navy is borrowing a page from the accelerated technology acquisition model utilised by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) through the establishment of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUVSI 2017: Unmanned aerial logistics concept unveiled
11th May 2017
The US Army and US Marine Corps are cooperating on the development of a new unmanned aerial resupply concept. The emerging concept, currently dubbed Joint …
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Special Operations
SOFIC 2017: US SOF boot up
11th May 2017
Force components across the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) are to receive an uplift in tactical footwear capable of supporting training and operations in extreme …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris wins tactical radio contracts
11th May 2017
Harris Corporation has received contracts worth a combined $90 million from an undisclosed European customer to provide tactical radios for the country's communications readiness programme, …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt details Spexer radar orders
11th May 2017
Hensoldt has received orders worth around $43 million for the Spexer 2000 ground surveillance radar from unnamed customers in the Middle East and North Africa …
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