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Gentex has received an IDIQ contract from the US Department of Defense to supply personnel equipment for US Special Operations Forces. Under the contract – ...
Safran will deliver its first military freefall (MFF) ensemble to the French Army in the final quarter of 2019 as part of the Multi-Mission Parachute ...
US Special Operations Command is exploring industry capabilities for a “next generation Special Operations Aviation cockpit.” Command interest in related industry capabilities was expressed in ...
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking to gain knowledge of potential sources to explore industry capabilities for a Secure Mobile Messaging Solution (SMMS). ...
At the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV, Sig Sauer displayed its new Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG). Shephard obtained exclusive video footage of the new system. The ...
During a Patrol Craft Officer Coastal (PCOC) graduation field training exercise for the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School (NAVSCIATTS), Victor Arroyo, patrol craft officer ...
23rd February 2017
Polaris has developed a new two-seat turbo diesel version of its MRZR vehicle, the company announced on 20 February.Called the MRZR-D2, the new variant has ...
20th February 2017
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is exploring concepts for alternative Global Positioning System (GPS) solutions, with representatives announcing an upcoming government/industry collaborative event.The 'out ...
19th February 2017
UK-based company Kirintec has unveiled its new Special Operations Jammer at IDEX in Abu Dhabi.The company already has a range of specialist jamming equipment, the ...
19th February 2017
Nimr Automotive has extended its family of special forces vehicles with the unveiling of its 4x4 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) at the International Defence Exhibition ...
17th February 2017
Blighter Surveillance Systems has developed a new fully integrated, battery operated, man portable radar/camera surveillance system designed for rapid deployment, the company announced on 16 ...
16th February 2017
FN Herstal has released an Mk3 version of the FN Fire Control Unit (FCU) for the 40mm grenade system, the company announced on 15 February.The ...
13th February 2017
Austrian firearms manufacturer and newcomer to the industry, Ritter & Stark, will be showcasing its SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle (MTR) for the first time at ...
2nd February 2017
Danish special forces are looking to improve their tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the acquisition of nano unmanned aerial systems (NUAS). Tender ...
28th January 2017
The US Navy is preparing to issue a request for proposals (RfP) to cover technical services for its inventory of Dry Deck Shelters (DDS). The US ...
25th January 2017
Austrian company Ritter & Stark was one of the new exhibitors at this year's packed SHOT Show in Las Vegas, displaying its newest SX-1 Modular ...
25th January 2017
Polaris has revealed its initial delivery timeline of the DAGOR vehicle for Canada’s Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle (UCLV) requirement. The company was selected by the Canadian government in ...
25th January 2017
Aimpoint representatives have acknowledged that the US Army is preparing to test the latest model of the Fire Control System (FCS) for crew-served weapons like ...
24th January 2017
At this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Shephard got an exclusive look at some of the new products L3 Warrior Systems will be making ...
20th January 2017
Since its introduction back in the 1980s, the Barrett M82 has gone on to become one of the most iconic rifles ever built. The .50 ...
20th January 2017
The AK-47 is an iconic rifle that has shaped warfare for several decades, being utilised on most battlefields by militaries and non-state groups. Now, Kalashnikov ...
19th January 2017
Rifle optics specialists Steiner has brought an array of products to this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas, including laser devices, flashlights and helmet-mounted night ...
19th January 2017
Daniel Defense will introduce two new rifles this year including a short-barrelled 5.56mm product and a lightweight 7.62mm rifle, both of which could see potential ...
18th January 2017
Heckler & Koch is preparing to deliver the first test examples of the 7.62mm Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS) to the US Army. A total ...
18th January 2017
Colt Canada is using this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas to showcase its newly-developed Modular Railed Rifle (MRR) family of weapons, which is an ...
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