Land Warfare
BAE Systems successfully ground-launches APKWS rockets
BAE Systems has successfully completed the first test shots of its APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system, the company said on 1 June.
Testing was carried out at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground with support from the USN and Arnold Defense.
Greg Procopio, director of ...
Want to read more?
To read this article, along with thousands of others like it, start your Premium News free trial.
Start Trial or log in hereMore from Land Warfare
-
PREMIUM: UK invests in disruptive vehicle technology
The British Army is keen to provide disruptive technology to its troops and will invest in new equipment, systems and sensors during this year. An ...
-
EOS to provide RWS for Australian vehicles
The Australian Department of Defence announced on 2 July that it will procure 251 RWS for installation on Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles operated ...
-
Ukroboronprom delivers four more BTR-4Es
The Ukrainian Army has received four more BTR-4E 8x8 IFVs from manufacturer Ukroboronprom. The Ukrainian MoD signed a contract with Ukroboronprom for 45 BTR-4E IFVs in ...
-
COVID-related production problems prompt Poles to pick alternative Honker replacement
The Polish MoD is buying Ford Ranger XLT vehicles for the army to replace a fleet of Honker 4x4 off-road vehicles, after a previous deal ...
-
Lockheed Martin to upgrade more MLRS units for US Army
Lockheed Martin has obtained another contract from the DoD to overhaul and upgrade M270 MLRS launchers for the US Army. The $226 million contract, covering ...
-
PREMIUM: Japan improves its anti-amphibious landing missile
The Japanese MoD is developing an improved Multi-Purpose Missile System (MPMS) for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), to counter the build-up of amphibious warfare ...