Rheinmetall Nordic’s Ragnarok mortar upgrade shows strong integration potential
The Ragnarok Mortar Mission Module has demonstrated its ability to quickly switch platforms, presenting scope for it to be employed for multiple requirements.
Under an effort to improve the communication of the armed forces, the German MoD has announced its intention to acquire 913 portable radios (AN/PRC-117G) from the American company L3Harris to replace the AN/PRC-117F version.
The budget committee of the national parliament gave the green light for the procurement on 28 October. Initially, the MoD intends to purchase 370 radios, and the remaining 543 systems will be acquired between 2021 to 2024.
An official spokesperson for the German MoD explained to Shephard the new portable radio has a modern software-defined radio (SDR) with a wide frequency range that includes wideband, SATCOM
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The Ragnarok Mortar Mission Module has demonstrated its ability to quickly switch platforms, presenting scope for it to be employed for multiple requirements.
The British Army’s plans to replace thousands of vehicles have been troubled with resets, delays and change. It is possible, however, that genuine progress is being achieved on two of the three segments in the programme.
The US Army’s organic industrial base still uses World War II production methods and technologies, leading to delays and cost overruns and limiting its ability to produce critical ammunition and maintain its ground fleet in operation.
Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.
Finnish company SCATA will use the Texelis Celeris chassis for a new vehicle similar to the Serval 4x4 which Texelis is building with KNDS France for the French Army.
The proposed $920 million deal would provide Sweden with a step up from its existing tube artillery and align the country with other northern European nations that have selected the HIMARS platform.