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February land forces roundup: ST Engineering and Russia lift the lid on new platforms

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This month we saw a major presence from Turkish, Russian and Chinese companies at the World Defense Show with new vehicles from major suppliers, while elsewhere there were evolving mortar programmes and artillery modernisation efforts.

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Supacat's fleet of Special Operations Vehicles-Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) has been accepted by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence, the company announced on 16 January. The …

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17th January 2018

The 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) of the US Army will soon begin observing, coaching and training soldiers using the FIM-92 …

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Tactical vests sought for USASOC dogs

16th January 2018

The US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) is seeking equipment to protect its Ranger canines in combat operations around the world.  In a recent USASOC request for …

Patria looks to future XA-180 upgrade opportunities

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Patria looks to future XA-180 upgrade opportunities

16th January 2018

Patria Land Systems is positioning itself to support a number of mid-life upgrade (MLU) programmes for the XA-180 6x6 platform, as several European armies look …

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NROL-47 payload launched

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United Launch Alliance (ULA) has successfully launched a Delta IV rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, carrying the NROL-47 mission payload for the US National …

European Space Agency to launch quantum satellites

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European Space Agency to launch quantum satellites

16th January 2018

The European Space Agency (ESA) and its industrial partners are planning to launch two quantum key distribution satellites at the beginning of next decade, and …

French armed forces to receive UGVs

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French armed forces to receive UGVs

16th January 2018

ECA Group, CEFA and SCOPEX have received a €30 million contract for the French Defence Procurement Agency's SMINEX programme, ECA Group announced on 10 January.Under …

Australia deploys Hawkei to Middle East

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Australia deploys Hawkei to Middle East

16th January 2018

Two Australian Army Hawkei protected mobility vehicles have been deployed into the Middle East region as part of a defence trial, the Australian Department of …

NZDF begins search for multiple vehicle fleets

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NZDF begins search for multiple vehicle fleets

16th January 2018

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is preparing to kick off its Garrison and Training Support (GATS) programme, which will see a diverse fleet of …

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ViaSat signs USSOCOM contract

15th January 2018

ViaSat has been awarded an IDIQ contract with US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for mission networking and communications equipment, sustainment and support services, the company …

Latvia signs contract for G36 rifles

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Latvia signs contract for G36 rifles

15th January 2018

The Latvian National Armed Forces (NAF) have signed a framework agreement and purchase contract with Heckler & Koch for G36 assault rifles, the Latvian Ministry …

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Small business partnership receives US Army logistics award

15th January 2018

Ricardo Control Point (RCP) has announced that the US Army recently exercised Option Year 1 of the Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) Next Generation (NG) sustainment …

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