Escribano presents Pizarro Phase II’s driving cameras
The devices are a high-reliability solution adaptable for light, unmanned and armoured vehicles.
Czech MoD proceeds with IFV procurement
The new platforms will replace the BVP-2 fleet. (Photo: Czech MoD)
Experts from the Czech MoD and army will analyse IFV offers from BAE Systems, GDELS and Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
After considering the possibility of cancelling its plans, the Czech MoD has made progress on the acquisition of 210 IFVs and will analyse the offers received under the programme.
The MoD announced on 1 September that the three companies in the process have sent their proposals. BAE Systems Hägglunds of Sweden is competing with the CV90 against two rivals: ASCOD from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) of Spain and the Lynx IFV from German manufacturer Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
A Czech MoD spokesperson explained to Shephard that an expert committee of the MoD and the army will now examine the offers.
Bid documents run to ‘thousands …
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
-
![Escribano presents Pizarro Phase II’s driving cameras]()
-
![DSEI 2021: Jankel and Bodytrak seek good vibrations]()
DSEI 2021: Jankel and Bodytrak seek good vibrations
UK partners combine in a bid to mitigate the physical burden on armoured vehicle crews.
-
![India orders Arjun Mk IA tanks]()
India orders Arjun Mk IA tanks
After much dilly-dallying, India has ordered its second batch of Arjun tanks.
-
![US Army receives first production M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck]()
US Army receives first production M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck
The M917A3 will be operated by US Army engineers, replacing vehicles that are up to 50 years old.
-
![DSEI 2021: Arnold Defense notches next stage of Fletcher development]()
DSEI 2021: Arnold Defense notches next stage of Fletcher development
Arnold Defense has announced the next stage of development for their Fletcher rocket launcher.
-
![Rheinmetall expands hydrogen fuel cell activities]()
Rheinmetall expands hydrogen fuel cell activities
German firm Rheinmetall wants to position itself as a leader in hydrogen fuel cell technology for defence and other applications.
