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Land Warfare
What Ukraine needs to hold its position in Russian territory
27th August 2024
As the Kursk region sits on a rolling plateau with broad, shallow valleys, MBTs can play a relevant role in the developing conflict within the Russian oblast.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall eyes German Army requirement with new artillery rocket system
19th June 2024
The GMARS wheeled artillery rocket launcher offers greater mobility than the tracked M270 MLRS and double the firepower of the M142 HIMARS, and can support next-generation munitions. Germany has a requirement for 70 launchers and many other NATO armies are looking to renew or supplement their indirect fire capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Long-range strike: US announces European hypersonic missile deployment
8th August 2024
The US plans to deploy a suite of long-range precision strike missiles, including developmental hypersonics, to counter the advanced precision strike systems of Russia and China. It will form part of the US Army’s Multi Domain Task Force (MDTF) to enhance European long-range fires capabilities and include SM-6 air defence, Tomahawk cruise missiles and HIMARS batteries.
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Training
Lockheed Martin takes $451 million deal to upgrade M270 launchers
10th May 2024
MLRS is a heavy-tracked mobile launcher, transportable via C-17 and C-5 aircraft, that fires Guided MLRS rockets and Army Tactical Missile System missiles.
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Land Warfare
US Army doubles HIMARS order to $1.9 billion
4th June 2024
More than 400 HIMARS launchers have been delivered to the US Army, US Marine Corps and export customers including Jordan, Singapore and the UAE. HIMARS has been used in combat by US forces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Training
VRAI wins UK MoD Pathfinder contract for MLRS simulator
30th April 2024
Newcastle-based training tech firm has secured a contract to create a cutting-edge simulator for the M270 Multi Launch Rocket System.
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Land Warfare
Four issues the armoured vehicle industry needs to tackle
18th June 2024
As evident at Eurosatory 2024, the procurement of armoured vehicles is progressing, but some projects have stalled or been abandoned due to the fluid geopolitical and conflict landscape. Buyers, manufacturers and operators have been reassessing their needs, desires and capabilities amid tightening budgets and escalating demands.
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Land Warfare
US Army to increase investments in missile capabilities by 62% in FY2025
15th March 2024
The total amount allocated to missile capability purchasing over the next fiscal year will be $6.2 billion and will comprise additional funds for several programmes.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin wins contract for more Precision Strike Missiles
7th March 2024
In November 2023, Lockheed Martin announced it had successfully completed a production qualification flight test of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) from an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). The company has received an order for more missiles.
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Land Warfare
Poland to spend billions of dollars on K9 howitzers as it continues massive equipment refresh
4th December 2023
The deal between Poland and Hanwha has been valued at US$2.6 billion and is part of a larger agreement for 672 K9 howitzers and 288 Chunmoo MLRS.
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Land Warfare
As the Ukraine war passes the 18-month mark, how are NATO’s factories meeting the artillery challenge?
18th September 2023
NATO is rapidly increasing its supply of equipment to Ukraine in a number of key areas including tube artillery and, crucially, its ammunition. Shephard analyses how the alliance's members are stepping up to this challenge after years of industrial neglect.
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Air Warfare
Inside Hamas' Arsenal: Rockets, drones, loitering munitions and tactics deployed in the assault on Israel
10th October 2023
Hamas has stunned experts with a sophisticated assault on Israel, leveraging Iranian-backed weaponry and training. The attack, featuring swarms of rockets and UAVs, has revealead a diverse arsenal, including the the Al-Zawari UAV and the repurposed Shebab drone.
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Land Warfare
Upgraded MLRS set for Finland after US State Department approves $395 million deal
2nd August 2023
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of a M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) upgrade to Finland, enhancing the country's capability and strengthening NATO alliance. The estimated cost is $395 million.
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Defence Notes
USMC adapts to new strategic realities caused by Chinese actions and ambitions
23rd August 2023
Returning to its roots in many senses, the USMC is working hard to transition to expeditionary operations in the Western Pacific region.
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Land Warfare
Poland's HOMAR-K MLRS completes mobility trials as deliveries near
4th August 2023
The HOMAR-K, a Polish version of Hanwha's K239 Chunmoo MLRS, successfully completed its mobility tests at a state-run proving ground in South Korea in late July.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Canada]
Background The Canadian army does not currently operate any MLRS systems. Following the effectiveness of MLRS in Ukraine, many militaries have begun investing in their ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Latvia]
Background Latvia does not currently operate any multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with the Latvian army focusing primarily on tubed artillery. The experience of Ukrainian ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
K239 Chunmoo [Croatia]
Background Croatia currently operates a mixture of Yugoslav and Soviet era multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The experience of Ukrainian forces following the full-scale Russian ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Croatia]
Background Croatia currently operates a mixture of Yugoslav and Soviet era multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The experience of Ukrainian forces following the full-scale Russian ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Italy]
Background Italy currently operates 21 modernised M270 MLRS. The experience of Ukrainian forces following the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022, however, forced many European militaries ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS [Lithuania]
Background Lithuania does not currently operate any multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), with the Lithuanian army focusing primarily on tubed artillery. The experience of Ukrainian ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
BM-21 Grad replacement [Egypt]
Background Egypt first acquired the BM-21 Grad in 1968. It continued to purchase the system until 1987, by which time it had acquired 245. Whilst the ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
ASTROS replacement [Qatar]
Background Qatar acquired 18 ASTROS from Brazil in 1992. They are due to reach their out-of-service date (OSD) in 2029 and are already falling behind ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
K239 Chunmoo [Norway]
Programme Background Norway previously operated a fleet of 12 M270 MLRS, which were put into storage in 2005 before being donated to Ukraine, via the ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PULS (Batch 2) [Netherlands]
Background The Netherlands previously operated the M270, however it retired its fleet in 2004, as they were considered unnecessary. The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PULS [Denmark]
Programme Background In January 2023, Denmark announced that it would be donating the 19 Caesars it had acquired to Ukraine. This donation would have left ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PULS [Greece]
Background The Greek army currently operates the RM-70 and M270 as its primary MLRS platforms. Like many militaries in Europe, Greece has been evaluating its ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PULS (Batch 1) [Netherlands]
Background The Netherlands previously operated the M270, however it retired its fleet in 2004, as they were considered unnecessary. The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
HIMARS (Batch 1) [Australia]
Programme background Prior to selecting HIMARS in January 2023, Australia did not operate an MLRS system. However, the effectiveness of Ukrainian HIMARS convinced the Australian government ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
PULS (Batch 2) [Germany]
Background In 2022, Germany donated five MARS II MLRS to Ukraine as part of a military assistance package. This necessitated the search for a replacement ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Artillery rockets
9M55
9M55 is a family of 300 mm artillery rockets developed for the BM-30 Uragan MLRS developed by the Soviet Union.
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Artillery rockets
K33
K33 is a 130 mm unguided artillery rocket developed by South Korean Hanwha for the K136 Kooryong MLRS and currently in use with the K239 ...
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Artillery rockets
SS-150
SS-150 is a 450mm GNSS/INS guided artillery rocket under development for Brazil’s Astros II Mk6 MLRS and Astros III MLRS by Avibras.
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Artillery rockets
SS-60/SS-80
SS-60 and SS-80 are 300mm artillery rockets developed for Brazil’s Astros II MLRS manufactured by Avibras.
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
M270 MLRS
Development of the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) began in the US in 1976 and was extended in 1983 to include France, Germany, Italy ...
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Artillery rockets
Mk 30 Rocket
Mk 30 is a 180mm unguided rocket manufactured by Taiwan’s NCSIST for the Thunderbolt-2000 MLRS.
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Artillery rockets
Mk 15 Rocket
Mk 15 is a 115mm unguided rocket manufactured by Taiwan’s NCSIST for the Kung-Feng VI MLRS.
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Artillery rockets
CGR80
CGR80 is a 239mm guided artillery rocket developed by South Korean Hanwha for K239 Chunmoo MLRS as the main effector.
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Artillery rockets
SS-30
The SS-30 is a 127mm unguided artillery rocket developed for Brazil's Astros II MLRS. Due to its compact size, the rocket is the smallest in ...
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Artillery rockets
SS-40
SS-40 is a family of 180mm artillery rockets developed for Brazil’s Astros II MLRS by Avibras.
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Artillery rockets
Mk 45 Rocket
Mk 45 is a 145mm unguided rocket manufactured by Taiwan’s NCSIST for the Thunderbolt-2000 MLRS.
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Artillery rockets
AccuLAR
The AccuLAR rocket is the latest member of IMI's AccuLAR precision rocket family. The AccuLAR rocket is a GPS fused variant of LAR-160, with 14-40 ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Tamnava MLRS
The Tamnava 122/267mm dual MLRS is produced by Serbia's Yugoimport. It is fitted to an 8x8 Kamaz 6560 chassis with armored crew cabin. The system ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Flute MLRS
The Flute Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a self-propelled missile system that can be armed with up to eight unguided S-8 rockets (Flute-80) or ...
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Artillery rockets
WS-2
WS-2 is a family of 400mm artillery rockets developed by China as a long-range artillery rocket for WS-2 MLRS.
