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With a decision imminent on how the British Army will move forward on purchasing a new 8x8 vehicle, leading European manufacturers are making last-minute attempts …

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US continues Iraqi Abrams support, despite Iranian militia use

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US support for Iraq's fleet of M1 Abrams tanks is continuing despite acknowledgement from the US government that the vehicles have been deployed and used by …

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US Army orders eighth JLTV batch

7th February 2018

Oshkosh Defense has received a $106 million order from the US Army to supply 416 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), the company announced on 5 …

DTC launches Special Role Radio

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DTC launches Special Role Radio

7th February 2018

Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has developed a new Special Role Radio (SRR) for tactical and special operations, the company announced on 5 February. The SRR …

Singapore Airshow 2018: NGAFV to reach Singapore Army next year

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Singapore Airshow 2018: NGAFV to reach Singapore Army next year

7th February 2018

ST Kinetics will begin production of its Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) ‘soon’, the company said, as the tracked vehicle made its first appearance …

IMI Systems develops new 5.56mm APM round

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IMI Systems develops new 5.56mm APM round

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IMI Systems has developed a new round that combines the advantages of 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds, the company announced on 4 February. According to the …

Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army’s SMET stalled

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Unmanned Systems 2018: US Army’s SMET stalled

7th February 2018

While the US is once again on the brink of a government shutdown, the US Army is warning that programmes like its Squad Multipurpose Equipment …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Soldier system pushes the boundaries (video)

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Soldier system pushes the boundaries (video)

7th February 2018

ST Kinetics showed its armed Stinger UAV, part of its advanced soldier system, at Singapore Airshow 2018. Far from being a conventional UCAV, this is …

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7th February 2018

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Singapore Airshow 2018: BAE offering modular bridge systems

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British Army prepares for urban combat increase

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British Army prepares for urban combat increase

6th February 2018

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ManTech International has received a contract from the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) to support its counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism missions. Under the $133 …

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