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UK hits pause on deployable mortar system procurement as US begins search

24th July 2026

The US Army's market survey into available 81mm and 120mm mobile mortar systems was launched only a few days after the UK suspended Project Stokes, an almost identical plan, “pending future decisions on prioritisation, resourcing and funding”.

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New teams form to compete for British Army Land Rover replacement

23rd July 2026

The UK’s Land Mobility Programme Light Mobility Vehicle requirement is designed to replace the British Army’s ageing fleet of Land Rovers with a vehicle with a Gross Vehicular Mass of less than 3,500kg. It could be for as many as 6,000 vehicles.

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Denel's Africa Truck demonstrator vehicle participated in the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) recent air power capability demonstration, the first time ever that the truck …

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Poland receives first Rak mortar systems

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The Polish Army has formally accepted the first batch of eight 120 mm self-propelled mortar Rak systems and four command post vehicles (AWD). Delivery of …

Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars

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Qinetiq to upgrade UK MoD Hebrides radars

6th July 2017

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Qinetiq have announced a joint invest of £16.8m for two new BAE Systems tracking radars at MoD Hebrides, Qinetiq announced …

Russia's Central MD gets new radar stations

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Russia's Central MD gets new radar stations

6th July 2017

The 14th Air Force and Air Defence army of Russia’s Central Military District has received new Nebo-U and Nebo-M radar stations, the Russian Ministry of Defence …

IDE’s WiSPR system for Boxer

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IDE’s WiSPR system for Boxer

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Intracom Defense Electronics has signed a $1.36 million contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles to supply WiSPR intercommunications systems for the Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, …

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India test fires QRSAM

6th July 2017

India has successfully test-fired the indigenously-developed Quick Reaction Surface-To-Air Missile (QRSAM) at the Chandipur integrated test range off the Odisha coast, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced …

Occar, Artec sign Boxer retrofit contract

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Occar, Artec sign Boxer retrofit contract

5th July 2017

Occar and Artec have signed a contract for the company to retrofit the German armed forces' Boxer vehicle fleet to the A2 standard, Occar announced on 29 …

Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

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Hensoldt to acquire Kelvin Hughes

5th July 2017

German sensor house Hensoldt is set to acquire UK radar company Kelvin Hughes from UK private equity firm ECI and management, Hensoldt announced on 30 June. …

Engility to support US Army’s LMP

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Engility to support US Army’s LMP

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Engility has been awarded a $119 million contract to support the US Army's Logistics Modernisation Programme (LMP), the company announced on 28 June. The contract …

L3 awarded M783 mortar fuze contract

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L3 awarded M783 mortar fuze contract

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L3 Technologies will supply the US Army with M783 Point Detonating/Delay mortar fuzes and M734A1 Multi-Option Fuze for Mortars under a $89.2 million contract announced …

China donates small arms to Manila

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China donates small arms to Manila

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The Philippines has received a cargo of small arms and associated ammunition from China, representing a dramatic turnaround in relations between the two countries.  This materiel, …

Croatia completes PzH 2000 test firing

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Croatia completes PzH 2000 test firing

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The Croatian armed forces has successfully completed live test firing of three PzH 2000 howitzers at the Eugen Kvaternik training range near Slunj, the Croatian Ministry …

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