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India expands ammunition production with Adani–Thales collaboration

Adani Defence & Aerospace has teamed up with Thales Belgium to manufacture and assemble NATO-standard 70mm calibre ammunition, strengthening India's self-reliance in defence production.
Naval artificial intelligence demonstrated in new applications in Paris

The prevalence of AI-enabled solutions from startups and major defence company at this year’s Eurosatory highlighted both the potential benefits and trust-related challenges associated with its adoption.

Training

Thales completes delivery of upgraded command and staff trainer to Polish Land Forces

Thales unveiled its CAST system at Eurosatory 2024 showcasing its advanced capabilities in enhancing situational awareness and decision-making skills.

Training

Sogitec combines Sword, Genius and HORUS for virtual/constructive demonstrator

The French company has integrated its Genius UAS and HORUS helicopter simulators with MASA’s Sword constructive simulation as it aims to achieve operational orders by the end of 2025.

Land Warfare

Saab releases details on Sirius Compact EW sensor

Sirius Compact can be operated as a stand-alone unit or as part of a network with several sensors typically supporting Ground Based Air Defence with target information.

Digital Battlespace

Thales takes new HF communications system from ship to shore

The HF XL family was unveiled at last month’s Eurosatory 2024 with the company pushing the system’s capability of searching out unjammed channels or channels with the highest data rate available.

Land Warfare

Teledyne FLIR lifts the lid on Black Recon at Eurosatory 2024

17th June 2024

Teledyne FLIR has reportedly been developing the system since 2020 with support from the Norwegian Defence Research establishment.
Land Warfare

GDELS’s Eagle 6x6 enters production for Swiss Army

17th June 2024

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has introduced its latest Eagle (6x6) reconnaissance vehicle, now in production for the Swiss Army and on show for the first time at Eurosatory 2024, featuring enhanced payload capacity, advanced sensor and command systems, and superior all-weather target engagement capabilities.
Digital Battlespace

L3Harris on track to deliver Viper Shield in 2025

17th June 2024

L3 Harris had a busy 2023 as it passed several milestones in the development of its Viper Shield. Both 2024 and 2025 are looking to be just as lively as delivery of production items nears.
Land Warfare

ST Engineering’s new Terrex s5 “ready for production”

17th June 2024

The latest Terrex AFV features a Caterpillar turbocharged diesel engine and is available with hybrid electric drive (HED) technology.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems Hagglunds’ latest CV90 IFV on show in Paris

17th June 2024

The newest member of the CV90 family of vehicles features a new turret and more internal space for crews.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall unveils Armoured Breaching Vehicle Keiler NG at Eurosatory

17th June 2024

Mine-clearing system has been designed to meet the requirements of the German Army and has been based on operational experience in Ukraine.
Land Warfare

Pearson Pioneer remote minefield breaching system set for trials with NATO countries

17th June 2024

Robotic Combat Vehicle-Pioneer (RCV-Pioneer) minefield breaching payload has been shown for the first time at Eurosatory 2024 and will follow the debut of the RCV-Pioneer urban obstacle clearance payload at DSEI 2023.
Uncrewed Vehicles

Eurodrone offers boost to European defence industry

15th June 2024

Joint European project to create MALE UAV has led to major job generation and offered a significant supply chain boost to the continent’s defence industry.
Land Warfare

Ukraine is forcing militaries to choose between next-generation programmes or proven equipment

14th June 2024

The conflict in Ukraine is compelling militaries to make a strategic choice between enhancing their immediate capabilities with proven solutions and investing in the development of next-generation systems.
Land Warfare

The Italian Army’s ambitious IFV plan

14th June 2024

The Italian Army has plans in place to procure up to 679 tracked IFVs to replace 200 Dardo IFVs currently in service with its mechanised units, as well as its M113 fleet.
Training

Rheinmetall and Lightspace Technologies to develop augmented reality systems

14th June 2024

The new agreement is continuation of development work which took place in 2023 and marks a strengthening in the collaboration between the two companies.
Land Warfare

Europe’s industrial base for armour is hollow and too reliant on external partners, posing future risks

14th June 2024

Europe’s industrial base for armoured vehicles is precariously hollow and overly reliant on external partners such as South Korea. The continent’s dependency poses significant risks for future military readiness and strategic autonomy.
Naval Warfare

How adverse weather conditions affect autonomous USV navigation

14th June 2024

Significant advancements and ongoing challenges in the development of autonomous navigation for uncrewed systems have highlighted the complex interplay between human oversight and technological capability.
Land Warfare

Our Eurosatory 2024 Show News Portal is live

13th June 2024

Shephard reports live from Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, France.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems shows Bofors 40mm naval gun as Tridon Mk2 land air defence system

13th June 2024

The Tridon Mk2 has been designed to be vehicle agnostic, building upon the mature Bofors 40mm naval gun with a focus on defeating UAS, aircraft, missiles and rockets.
Land Warfare

Germany orders $998 million in trucks and systems from Rheinmetall

12th June 2024

In June 2020, Germany’s Defence Procuremnt Agency (BAAINBw) concluded a framework contract with Rheinmetall which will run until 2027 for the delivery of up to 4,000 trucks with swap-body systems.
Land Warfare

Deal signed for Norway to make tanks for the first time

12th June 2024

The new tanks will replace the in-service fleet of Leopard 2A4NO which was acquired in 2001. The delivery of the first MBTs has been scheduled for 2026, with the last being handed over in 2031.
Air Warfare

US Air Force to increase use of generative AI

12th June 2024

The service recently announced the NIPRGPT effort to allow for expanding experimentation with generative AI technology.
Land Warfare

What to expect from Eurosatory 2024

11th June 2024

Paris’s biennial defence showcase will return with a heavy focus on AI, helicopters and UAS systems, as more than 60,000 visitors get ready to descend on the French capital.
Land Warfare

KNDS continues tests of potential gun for future Main Ground Combat System

11th June 2024

The Ascalon gun is designed to allow for a quick change between 140mm and 120mm barrels and is being designed as a concept for the development of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) main weapon.