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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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Amphibious vehicles arriving for USMC
27th February 2017
The US Marine Corp's Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV 1.1) programme is gathering pace as more vehicles are delivered for testing.On 21 February it took delivery …
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Military Logistics
UK to upgrade Scottish military bases
27th February 2017
Scottish military bases will be upgraded under a £1.7 billion funding package announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 24 February.A number of …
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Military Logistics
Timoney driveline for Badak vehicle
27th February 2017
The PT Pindad Badak 6x6 vehicle will be upgraded with a Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system under a contract between the two …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop, USMC complete IIE for G/ATOR
27th February 2017
Northrop Grumman and the US Marine Corps successfully completed an initial integration event (IIE) in November 2016 for the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system, …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Turkey suffers heavy MBT losses in Syria
27th February 2017
Turkish Land Forces involved in the Euphrates Shield operation in the northern part of Syria have suffered from painful losses in manpower and arms. The …
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Land Warfare
Ukraine plans new T-64 tank variant
24th February 2017
An upgraded T-64 tank will be brought into service in the Ukrainian Army, known at Tirex. Kiev has announced that the Ukraine MoD is in …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Intelligent features for Galix
24th February 2017
French countermeasure experts Lacroix are in the process of adding additional capabilities to its Galix self-protection system with the integration of missile warning and laser …
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Military Logistics
L3 awarded vehicle transmission contract
24th February 2017
L3 Technologies will provide transmission kits for Korean Army vehicles under a $17.3 million contract announced on 23 February.The 900-horsepower kits will be integrated into …
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Military Logistics
US Army ammo management system updated
23rd February 2017
The Standard Army Ammunition System (SAAS) used by the US Army is being updated to enhance capability, cyber-attack resistance and usability, the army announced on …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Nimr gets UAE vehicle order boost
23rd February 2017
The UAE Land Forces has ordered thousands of vehicles from their domestic manufacturer, Nimr, it was announced at IDEX.Although the value of the contract was …
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IDEX 2017: Harris to digitise UAE battle management
23rd February 2017
The UAE Land Forces are set to receive and upgrade to their battle management that will see them transition to digital systems.A contract worth $189 …
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Special Operations
NIMR looks to Europe
23rd February 2017
Nimr armoured vehicles will be marketed, distributed, produced and supported by VOP CZ in the Visegrád countries under a strategic collaboration agreement announced by Nimr …
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IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)
23rd February 2017
As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …
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Special Operations
Polaris introduces MRZR-D2 vehicle
23rd February 2017
Polaris has developed a new two-seat turbo diesel version of its MRZR vehicle, the company announced on 20 February.Called the MRZR-D2, the new variant has …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4
23rd February 2017
The UAE Presidential Guard is in the early stages of looking for a new 4x4 for their three units and General Dynamics' OTS division is …
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Military Logistics
Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller
22nd February 2017
Brighton Cromwell has been appointed as sole authorised aftermarket reseller of certified HMMWV parts, AM General announced on 20 February.Brighton Cromwell will support all HMMWV …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2017: Cluster bombs removed from US missiles
22nd February 2017
Progress towards removing cluster munitions from the US Army's long-range MGM-140 Tactical Missile System (TACMS) is a step closer. Lockheed Martin announced at IDEX that …
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IDEX 2017: Sudan upgrades armour
22nd February 2017
Sudan's Army is modernising its armoured vehicles to keep them operational and to provide more power and capability.At IDEX, Sudan's Military Industrial Corporation was displaying …
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IDEX 2017: Claws out for Leopard sales
22nd February 2017
Out of a wide selection of main battle tanks being displayed at this year's IDEX in Abu Dhabi, there is one tank being shown by …
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