German rearmament – three potential scenarios
With the possibility of a massive increase in German defence spending on the horizon, Shephard analyses what such a boost could mean for the Bundeswehr’s procurement of new armoured vehicles.
Cubic Range Design Solutions (CRDS) has been awarded a contract to design, provide and install a ballistic fit-out package for a training facility for the New Zealand Defence Force.
The contract, valued at more than $6 million, was announced on 8 April and will see CRDS provide an integrated ballistic design and fit-out capability for a safe and realistic live-fire training environment. The enhancements will include aviation, maritime and urban capabilities in the training facility, which has been designed to international safety standards.
Bill Toti, president, Cubic Global Defense, said: 'CRDS is committed to delivering innovative concepts, construction and best-in-class facilities to support our customers with their critical training needs.
'Our customised solutions allow marksmen and specialist units to develop intuitive decision-making skills so they are fully prepared to act decisively in individual and collective situations.'
With the possibility of a massive increase in German defence spending on the horizon, Shephard analyses what such a boost could mean for the Bundeswehr’s procurement of new armoured vehicles.
A Pioneering Laser Powerhouse, RAFAEL transforms laser technology into proven operational defense capabilities.
Composite rubber tracks (CRTs) have substantial benefits over conventional steel tracks including reduced damage when travelling on roads and reduced vibration, noise, thermal signature, weight and fuel consumption.
The contract will be used to produce 1,970 Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors and hardware.
A surge in budgeted and planned defence spending across European NATO countries in the past year has come in the face of the war in Ukraine and demands from the Trump administration that the countries take on more of the load. This is likely to be reflected in what can be expected from DSEI.
The new power pack from Germany’s Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) is about 300kg lighter than the original system, consists of a more modern eight-cylinder diesel developing up to 1,080hp. It is being shown for the first time at DSEI.