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AUSA 2018: 30mm ‘Swimmer’ round set for more UK trials
The Royal Navy is expected to carry out more trials of a 30 x 173mm round that can ‘swim’ underwater and is capable of neutralising sub-surface …
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AUSA 2018: Smart Shooter debuts tactical drone eliminator
Smart Shooter unveiled a tactical drone-elimination variant of its SMASH 2000 fire control system at last week’s AUSA annual meeting and exposition. The basic SMASH 2000 …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Profense confirms minigun testing success
Small arms manufacturer Profense has confirmed that testing of its PF556 minigun has been successful and the company is now setting its sights on low …
Military Logistics
AUSA 2018: BAE Systems offers glimpse at possible M88A3
BAE Systems unveiled a concept design for a possible 'A3' upgrade to the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle at this year's AUSA event in Washington DC. The …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Third times a charm for Griffin (video)
The General Dynamics Griffin III demonstrator is likely to be put forward for the US Army's next generation combat vehicle programme. Featuring a turret with …
Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: New generation radio certified
Rockwell Collins has received Type 1 certification from the US National Security Agency for the sixth generation of its ARC-210 RT-2036(C) networked communications airborne radio. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Air defence Stryker takes next step
8th October 2018
Modernising air and missile defence is one of the US Army’s top six modernisation priorities, and one key element of that is rebuilding a frontline …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Army pursues expanded vision for NGCV
7th October 2018
The US Army is implementing a significant change to its Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) programme. A new expanded structure was unveiled during a breakout session …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2018: Textron sees the light on Nightwarden
6th October 2018
The prospect of a first sale for Textron's Nightwarden tactical UAS is one that the company remains confident about, despite the fact that more than …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Futures Command - a force to be reckoned with (video)
6th October 2018
Now that the US Army's Futures Command is operational, Shephard looks at the breadth of its responsibilities and how its implementation will pave the way …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Raytheon, Saab team for USSOCOM Carl Gustaf requirement
5th October 2018
US missile manufacturer Raytheon and Swedish company Saab have been awarded an initial contract to demonstrate a guided munition for the US Army's Carl Gustaf …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: Army's next-gen IBCS progresses
5th October 2018
Industry is preparing to speed up fielding of the US Army’s next-generation air and missile defence command and control (C2) system, which will form the …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2018: Need for speed dominates S-97 Raider tests
4th October 2018
Sikorsky’s future generation light attack S-97 Raider aircraft is set to push beyond speeds of 220kts, a benchmark which represents uncharted territory on the programme’s …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: US arm of Polish WB Group makes debut
4th October 2018
The 2018 AUSA annual meeting and exposition will include first-time exhibitor WB America. The new company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WB Group, a 22-year-old …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: Show preview (video)
4th October 2018
As AUSA gets set to begin in Washington DC, Shephard discuss the various modernisation strands the US Army are prioritising and how the service will likely concentrate …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2018: US Army selects Thales for Leader Radio IDIQ
3rd October 2018
Thales has received a ten year IDIQ contract for the US Army’s 2-Channel Leader Radio programme, the company announced on 27 September. The programme will …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: US Army carries out AMPV testing
2nd October 2018
The US Army has completed a two-month programme field testing the service’s new Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division teamed with the …
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Training
AUSA 2018: Lockheed Martin to upgrade US Army simulators
2nd October 2018
Lockheed Martin has been selected by the US Army to upgrade around 500 simulators for the army’s tactical vehicle fleet at several locations worldwide, the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: US Army downselects for Sub-Compact Weapon programme
2nd October 2018
Six contractors have been selected to provide the US Army with sub-compact weapon (SCW) prototypes for testing, as the service looks to acquire a new …
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Training
AUSA 2018: DiSTI delivers OMT to US Army
2nd October 2018
DiSTI has delivered the Counter – Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM), Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) Operator/Maintainer Trainer (OMT) to the US Army, the company …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2018: AM General to recapitalise HMMWVs for US Army
2nd October 2018
AM General has received a $51.3 million contract to recapitalise High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) for the US Army, the company announced on 26 …
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Land Warfare
Leonardo DRS, Rafael test lighter Trophy VPS
1st October 2018
Leonardo DRS, with partner Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has successfully completed a live-fire qualification process for key elements of the lighter Trophy Vehicle Protection System …
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Defence Helicopter
US Army CIRCM system ready for production
28th September 2018
The Northrop Grumman-built Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) system for the US Army has achieved Milestone C after completing testing, the company announced on 24 September. …
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Land Warfare
US Army orders HIMARS launchers
28th September 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a $289 million contract from the US Army to produce High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and associated hardware, the …
AUSA Annual 2018 News
Shephard Media reports from AUSA Annual 2018, described as the largest landpower exposition and professional development forum in North America.
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