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US orders more Humvees after Israeli contract, boosting vehicle’s prospects

30th July 2025

The AM General High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) is one of the most widely used vehicles with more than 250,000 vehicles in service with as many as 20 countries. The orders are a boost for the platform which was singled out for a reduction in numbers in a recent US Army reform document.

Singapore declassifies SEAL Carrier swimmer delivery vehicle for special forces use

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Singapore declassifies SEAL Carrier swimmer delivery vehicle for special forces use

27th June 2025

Singapore’s navy has introduced the Combatant Craft Underwater vessel, a multi-mode swimmer delivery vehicle designed to enhance its Naval Diving Unit’s ability to conduct covert maritime special operations.

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Utility helicopter OEMs eye Spike

18th March 2020

Rafael continues to offer its Spike family of antitank guided missiles as a weapons upgrade for various types of utility helicopter. Spike variants already arm …

NATO to receive mine-detection equipment from Schiebel

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NATO to receive mine-detection equipment from Schiebel

18th March 2020

NATO has extended its contract for the AN-19/2 Mine Detecting Set from Schiebel, to include an extra 900 units on top of the 1,700 units …

USSOCOM to receive ATACR scopes

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USSOCOM to receive ATACR scopes

11th March 2020

Nightforce Optics is set to deliver 40 new sights to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) under the Precision Variable Power Scope (P-VPS) programme. The company …

Textron hands over next-gen SSC

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Textron hands over next-gen SSC

11th March 2020

Textron Systems announced on 9 March that it has delivered its first Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Craft 100 to the US Navy (USN). The …

Spanish Army procures small arms for SF and snipers

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Spanish Army procures small arms for SF and snipers

9th March 2020

The Spanish Army expects this year to receive new rifles, machine guns, submachine guns and shotguns for snipers and troops in its Special Operations Command …

Babcock gets UK special operations contract

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Babcock gets UK special operations contract

9th March 2020

Babcock has secured a five-year contract with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines to provide 200 inflatable boats for their Boat Support and dive teams. …

German SF set for new rifle but Bundeswehr must wait

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German SF set for new rifle but Bundeswehr must wait

9th March 2020

Deliveries of the new HK416 rifle (pictured) to German SF are expected to start this month as the Bundeswehr ponders the replacement of its main …

Hensoldt to supply German Army with 368 IR attachments

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Hensoldt to supply German Army with 368 IR attachments

9th March 2020

Hensoldt has been contracted by the German Army to deliver 368 IR attachment IRV 900 A2 systems with an option for 34 attachments. The company did …

Naval Warfare magazine: Arctic ops, destroyers, radar developments and more

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Naval Warfare magazine: Arctic ops, destroyers, radar developments and more

4th March 2020

Read the latest edition of Naval Warfare for free in our app or on your desktop. Register below to be sent the download link and …

Spain seeks to enhance mobility for SF

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Spain seeks to enhance mobility for SF

3rd March 2020

Spain is increasing efforts to improve the mobility of its SF, with initial deliveries expected this year of the Light Vehicle for Special Operations (VLOE …

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ArmorSource wins ballistic helmet contract

13th January 2020

The US Air Force has issued a $17.3 million contract to ArmorSource for Next Generation Ballistic Helmets. This contract provides for the manufacture and delivery …

Malaysian Army calls for special forces vehicles

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Malaysian Army calls for special forces vehicles

13th January 2020

Malaysia issued two tenders on 9 January inviting Finance Ministry-registered companies to supply special operations vehicles (SOV) for the Malaysian Army’s Gerakhas special forces unit. …

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