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Land Warfare
Germany to gain artillery upgrade
15th April 2020
The German Army plans to enhance its indirect-fire capability by upgrading its legacy PzH 2000 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled (SP) howitzer, procuring new systems and …
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Defence Notes
Spain analyses impact of COVID-19 on its industrial base
12th May 2020
The Spanish MoD is conducting studies with industry to analyse the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, as it focuses on maintaining the readiness of its armed …
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Land Warfare
Russia remains reliant on legacy armour amid delays to next-generation systems
21st May 2020
Five years after the spectacular public debut of new-generation platforms such as Armata, Kurganets, Bumerang and Koalitsiya-SV at the lavish annual Victory Day parade in …
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Land Warfare
Brazilian Army tests REMAX weapons system on VBMT-LSR vehicle
21st May 2020
As it continues efforts to integrate the REMAX remotely controlled weapon system into different platforms, the Brazilian Army has conducted integration engineering tests on the …
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Defence Notes
OCCAR delivers despite COVID-19 lockdowns
5th May 2020
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has continued to meet several contract requirements, despite nationwide lockdowns in each of its six European member states …
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Land Warfare
Kyiv Armoured Plant delivers repaired BTR-80 to AFU
6th May 2020
Kyiv Armoured Plant, a subsidiary of state-owned Ukroboronprom, has delivered nine BTR-80 APCs to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) following repairs. The repairs also …
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Land Warfare
Pantsir acquisition reflects broader trend for Serbian air defence
13th May 2020
The Serbian military recently unveiled Russian-made Pantsir-S1 (NATO: SA-22 "Greyhound") short-range SAM systems, the last of which arrived in the country in March. The Pantsir-S1s …
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Land Warfare
Japan boosts armoured vehicle fleet with new orders
11th May 2020
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has been severely pruning by half the number of tanks and artillery pieces in its inventory, but it continues …
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Land Warfare
Rosobornexport markets Bumerang 8x8 ACV globally
23rd April 2020
Rosoboronexport has begun marketing its Bumerang 8x8 amphibious combat vehicle (ACV) overseas for the first time, the company reported in a 23 April statement. The …
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Land Warfare
Armasuisse to get Mortar 16 units from 2024
27th April 2020
The Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) in Switzerland has reported that the procurement agency Armasuisse has completed testing of the 12cm …
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Land Warfare
Sweden prepares to receive final hammers of Thor
30th April 2020
BAE Systems Hägglunds will deliver the last of 40 CV90 twin 120mm Mjölner ('Hammer of Thor') self-propelled mortar (SPM) systems to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration …
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Land Warfare
ACV deals emerge unscathed from Force Design 2030
27th April 2020
The USMC Force Design 2030 blueprint, which intends to reduce the number of amphibious vehicle companies from six to four, does not affect agreements with …
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Land Warfare
Bumerang returns to drawing board
20th April 2020
The Bumerang wheeled 8x8 IFV, developed by Moscow-based VPK (Military Industrial Company) for the Russian Land Forces, is to feature a revised hull design. Russian …
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Naval Warfare
Coronavirus lacerates Thai naval spending
21st April 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has now struck down the annual budget of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), which is being slashed by a third. In total, …
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Land Warfare
Nigeria takes delivery of first batch of Chinese VT4s
9th April 2020
The Nigerian Army on 8 April received the first batch of 17 armoured vehicles from china. These included examples of the VT4 (MBT-3000) main battle tank, …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (JSFT) [Germany]
Background The German Army has a requirement for a heavy armoured vehicle platform to supplement the lighter Fennek in service with its JFSTs. Unlike the ...
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Wheeled assault guns
VBC Cav-MSR [Brazil]
Programme background Purpose The Brazilian Army's mechanised cavalry regiments are believed to operate approximately 400 EE-9 Cascavel 6x6 fire support vehicles manufactured by the now-defunct ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (Vilkas) (Batch 2) [Lithuania]
Programme Background Lithuania's Boxers are manufactured by the ARTEC production lines in Germany and the Netherlands. KMW is responsible for producing 56 of the vehicles ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (MIV) [UK]
Background History The UK MoD announced in March 2018 that it would re-join the Boxer programme and pursue a sole-source acquisition of the 8x8 vehicle. ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
6x6 APC [Germany]
Background Bids and suppliers As no programme has been officially announced, all bidders and suppliers are speculative at this time. Patria 6x6 Common Armoured Vehicle ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pandur II Replacement [Czech Republic]
Background The Czech Republic currently operates 127 Pandur II IFVs, 107 of which were manufactured locally by Tatra between 2009 and 2013, with the remaining 20 ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
AMVxp [Slovenia]
Programme Background Requirement Slovenian defence policy requires the establishment of an armoured battalion (SrBBSk) and a combat reconnaissance battalion (SrBIB) to support the country's NATO commitments. Under its ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (Vilkas) (Batch 3) [Lithuania]
Programme Background Lithuania's Boxers are manufactured by the ARTEC production lines in Germany and the Netherlands. KMW is responsible for producing 56 of the vehicles ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Qatar]
Programme Background Qatar requires a new 8x8 armoured vehicle platform to replace a range of legacy wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles currently in service with ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer (Vilkas) (Batch 1) [Lithuania]
Programme Background Lithuania's Boxers are manufactured by the ARTEC production lines in Germany and the Netherlands. KMW is responsible for producing 56 of the vehicles ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer [Slovenia]
Programme Background Requirement As part of its broader military modernisation plans outlined in its Medium-Term Defense Plan 2018-2023, the Slovenian MoD identified a requirement for ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
8x8 IFV [Greece]
Background The Greek Army is believed to operate a vast inventory of tracked APCs numbering more than 2,600 vehicles. This consists of legacy Cold War-era ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Land 400 Phase 2 - Boxer CRV [Australia]
Programme Background History The Land 400 Phase 2 programme will procure a replacement for the ASLAV, a derivative of the General Dynamics Land Systems Light Armoured Vehicle ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Medium protected ambulance [Germany]
Background In light of operational experience, the German Army identified a need for an armoured ambulance vehicle to fill the gap between the lighter Eagle ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Pacha Kuyuchix [Peru]
Background The Peruvian Army is reliant upon a range of ageing 4x4 APCs, including the UR-416, Type 6614 and Type 6616, all of which are ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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APCs/IFVs - tracked
Boxer Tracked
At Eurosatory 2022, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has unveiled a tracked version of the 8x8 Boxer armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) with an increased gross vehicle weight and ...
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Military UAS - small
STR-50
The STR-50 is a rotary-wing UAV manufactured by Stromkind. Little is known about the platform. It was seen displayed on top of a Boxer 8x8 ...
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Land: RWS
RT60
The RT60 is the largest, heaviest member of Kongsberg's family of Remote Turret (RT) systems, all of which are based on a common technology. Designed ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Boxer
ARTEC produces the 8x8 Boxer, a JV between KNDS, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles and Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Nederland, to meet the requirements of several militaries ...
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Land: RWS
FLW 200
The FLW 200 was developed by KMW to meet a German Army requirement for a heavy RWS. Designed with a modular architecture, it is capable ...
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Self-propelled guns
K9 Mobile Howitzer
Hanwha Aerospace announced a new developmental 155mm SPH based on an 8x8 chassis in July 2024. This was subsequently designated the K9 Mobile Howitzer. Building ...
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APCs/IFVs - 8x8
Terrex 3
The Terrex 3 is the latest member of the Terrex 8x8 IFVs developed by ST Kinetics and is a highly protected variant. Designed using the ...
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Land: RWS
Mangart 300
The Mangart 300 unmanned turret is being developed by a consortium of seven Slovenian companies led by Valhalla Turrets. Armed with a Northrop Grumman XM813 ...
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Land: RWS
M151 Protector (RS4)
Originally developed in 1997, the Protector family of remote weapons stations is best known for its extensive service with the US Army, which adopted the ...
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Land: vehicle simulators
Egress Trainer
The KMW Egress Trainer provides crew members with the opportunity to experience vehicle roll-over conditions, rehearse and physically execute the steps necessary to survive a ...
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Land: RWS
R400S Mk2 Dual
The R400S Mk2 Dual is a variant of the R400S Mk2 which can be configured as a single or a dual RWS. In single weapon ...
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Main battle tanks
EMBT
KNDS (KMW + NEXTER Defense Systems) presented its first joint product, the EMBT (European Main Battle Tank) demonstrator, at the June 2018 Eurosatory defence exhibition. The EMBT mounts ...
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Self-propelled guns
Artillery Gun Module (AGM)
The Artillery Gun Module (AGM) was developed as a private venture by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, now KNDS, to provide a lightweight and fully automated artillery system ...
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Land: RWS
M153 Protector (CROWS II/RS4)
The M153 Protector leverages and improves upon the technology developed for the M151 Protector RWS. Like its predecessor, it is capable of accommodating a wide ...
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Land: manned turrets
Lance
The Lance Modular Turret System, designed to equip tracked and wheeled IFVs, was introduced by Rheinmetall in 2008. Lance is available either in a two-person ...
