Germany orders armoured NBC vehicle upgrade
Five Fuchs A6A1 armoured NBC reconnaissance vehicles are to be upgraded by Rheinmetall – with the potential for more to follow.
Saab to supply advanced training systems to US Army
Defence and security company Saab has secured a long-term framework agreement with the US Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The framework agreement covers radio systems for communication (LT2-IRS) for live training with a potential total sum of approximately MSEK 260 ( MUSD 41). An initial order of approximately MSEK 23,5 (MUSD 3.7) is already secured.
The framework agreement covers the production and fielding of seven radio based communication systems over the next three years. The first system will be delivered in November 2011 with an additional instrumentation system delivered every eight months to seven US Army homestations worldwide. The framework agreement covers an initial one year term with options for two more years.
"The receipt of the contract showcases Saab's capability, capacity and competence in the instrumentation and communication systems field," says Lars Borgwing, President Saab Training USA.
Dan-Åke Enstedt, President of Saab North America continues, "We are very pleased to field Saab equipment for the US Army under this contract and to continue providing equipment that will enhance our warfighters' skills and capabilities. This contract is an excellent example of the technology advantage we bring to our customers."
With locations across the US, Saab provides a broad range of products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to homeland security to customers in the U.S and Canada.
Source: Saab
More from Land Warfare
-
![Germany orders armoured NBC vehicle upgrade]()
-
![Czechs hail Caesar with certain misgivings]()
Czechs hail Caesar with certain misgivings
The Czech MoD intends to sign a contract imminently with Nexter for the supply of 52 units of Caesar artillery system. It will replace the obsolete DANA howitzer which has a 70s design and is in service with the Army for over 40 years.
-
![DSEI 2021: Foss Unglossed — did you miss it?]()
DSEI 2021: Foss Unglossed — did you miss it?
Last week we launched Foss Unglossed, a new series of opinion newsletters by the world-renowned armour and artillery expert Chris Foss. The feedback on his …
-
![Australia to develop new air defence capability]()
Australia to develop new air defence capability
Australia is looking for a Medium-Range Ground-Based Air Defence (MRGBAD) capability that will complement and integrate with existing air defence assets.
-
![Russia starts operating Linza field ambulance]()
Russia starts operating Linza field ambulance
Linza armoured medical vehicles will be used for the first time in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Peace Mission-2021 exercise in Orenburg, southwest Russia.
-
![Vehicle-protection ordnance enters service in Russia]()
Vehicle-protection ordnance enters service in Russia
The 76mm 3VD35 is designed to be used against high-precision air-launched missiles, artillery barrages and third-generation anti-tank missile systems such as Javelin.
