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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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​SOFIC 2017: In the 'werx

8th May 2017

US Special Forces are continuing to collaborate closely with industry to optimise emerging C4ISTAR technologies on the battlefield.One way this is being explored is through …

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​SOFIC 2017: Speed is the new stealth

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Looking to the next-generation of technologies for special forces, off-road mobility manufacturer Polaris has highlighted speed as one of the major contributors.John Olson, VP and …

AUVSI 2017: The week ahead (video)

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AUVSI 2017: The week ahead (video)

7th May 2017

As the start of the AUVSI Xponential exhibition and conference in Dallas nears Beth Maundrill and Richard Thomas discuss key themes in the industry and …

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Airbus to study Syracuse IV ground segment

5th May 2017

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Israel to replace howitzers

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Israel to replace howitzers

5th May 2017

The IDF is about to replace its longstanding arsenal of M109 howitzers with a new 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled gun. After a lengthy testing of …

Ray Service to provide Mjölner components

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Ray Service to provide Mjölner components

5th May 2017

BAE Systems has selected Ray Service to deliver components for the Swedish vehicle-mounted mortar system known as Mjölner, the company announced on 2 May.Under the …

QNA EARS up the Indian market

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QNA EARS up the Indian market

5th May 2017

QinetiQ North America (QNA) has extended its partnership with Bhukhanvala Industries to market the EARS gunshot localisation product line in the Indian market, the company …

Latvia, Austria sign howitzer agreement

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Latvia, Austria sign howitzer agreement

4th May 2017

Latvia has signed an agreement with Austria for the purchase of type M109A5Oe self-propelled howitzers, the Latvian Ministry of Defence announced on 27 April.The agreement …

Piranha IFV in Bulgarian Army demo

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Piranha IFV in Bulgarian Army demo

4th May 2017

General Dynamics European Land Systems has demonstrated the Piranha 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) to the Bulgarian Army, the company announced on 28 April.The …

NIOA joins Rheinmetall Land 400 team

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NIOA joins Rheinmetall Land 400 team

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NIOA has joined the Rheinmetall Defence Australia team for its Land 400 Phase 2 bid to the Australian Defence Force, Rheinmetall announced on 2 May.The …

ADF selects gas-detection system

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ADF selects gas-detection system

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The Australian Defence Force has selected Bertin Technologies' Second Sight MS chemical threat standoff detector for the Australian Army, the company announced on 27 April.The …

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Australia tackling the improvised threat

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The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced a $10 million investment programme inviting researchers to develop innovative solutions to defeat improvised threats.The availability of …

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