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New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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18th September 2017

BAE Systems has contracted Slovakia-based Konstrukta-Defence to produce barrels for the Swedish Army’s Mjölner mortar system. Konstrukta will manufacture 84 120mm barrels to be modified …

DSEI 2017: Nammo takes down UAV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Nammo takes down UAV (video)

18th September 2017

Helge Stadheim, programme director for Nammo, spoke to Shephard about the company's 40mm programmable ammunition.  The air-burst round was recently used to take down a small …

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DSEI 2017: That's a wrap (video)

15th September 2017

DSEI 2017 brought news from the land, sea and air domains. Shephard's Land Warfare Editor, Grant Turnbull, reviews some of the highlights of the week. 

PacStar wins NOTM contract

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PacStar wins NOTM contract

15th September 2017

PacStar has received a $10 million contract to provide PacStar 400-series networking and communications products to the US Marine Corps, the company announced on 12 …

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15th September 2017

ST Kinetics has unveiled a new configuration for its next-generation Bronco 3 all-terrain tracked carrier at this year’s DSEI. The company is using the exhibition …

NavHub system for German armed forces

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NavHub system for German armed forces

15th September 2017

Rockwell Collins’ NavHub navigation system has been selected by the German Ministry of Defence to provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) availability to a variety …

Saab, NDMA sign Carl-Gustaf deal

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Saab, NDMA sign Carl-Gustaf deal

15th September 2017

Saab and the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) have signed a framework contract for delivery of ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system, Saab announced …

DSEI 2017: Supacat brings LRV 600 to DSEI

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DSEI 2017: Supacat brings LRV 600 to DSEI

15th September 2017

Supacat has shown the Light Reconnaissance Vehicle 600 (LRV 600) for the first time at DSEI, as the company looks to boost sales of the …

DSEI 2017: New light helmet from Morgan

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DSEI 2017: New light helmet from Morgan

14th September 2017

Morgan Advanced Materials has introduced two new ultra-lightweight ballistic helmets at DSEI. The helmets, known as the AC912 and AC913, are new additions to the …

DSEI 2017: Warrior displays stealth camo

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DSEI 2017: Warrior displays stealth camo

14th September 2017

On display at DSEI this year is Saab’s Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) configured for the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, following small orders by the …

DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

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DSEI 2017: Harris reveals robot technology (video)

14th September 2017

At DSEI 2017 the UK’s Ministry of Defence awarded Harris Corporation a contract worth up to £55 million (US$70 million) to provide its T7 Robotic …

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Northrop receives full-rate JCREW production contract

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Northrop Grumman has received a $57.7 million contract from the US Navy for full-rate production of the Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare …

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