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Companies look to tank-launched guided projectiles for non-line-of-sight effects

29th December 2025

While integration of guided weapons on modern armoured vehicles usually takes the form of a podded launcher on the turret exterior, recent developments suggest the concept of firing missiles from a tank’s main gun could be seeing a revival.

Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

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Thales wins DE&S contract for portable autonomous command centres

29th December 2025

The agreement to provide portable autonomous command centres to the UK Royal Navy will enhance the service’s Mine Counter Measure operations and further integrate autonomous and uncrewed systems into its fleet.

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28th March 2018

The US Army has publicly release its new ‘demand reduction strategy’ for future logistics operations at this week’s Association of the US Army Global Force …

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28th March 2018

Saab has received a contract extension to support and update simulators for the Netherlands Army’s Mobile Combat Training Centre (MCTC), the company announced on 26 …

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28th March 2018

The EU will on 28 March present detailed plans to make it easier to move troops and equipment around the bloc as Europe seeks to …

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Poland buys US Patriot anti-missile system for $4.8 billion

28th March 2018

Poland signed on Wednesday a $4.75 billion (€3.8 billion) contract to purchase a US-made Patriot anti-missile system, a move that is likely to irk Russia …

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As part of a major restructuring of government ministries initiated at this month’s 13th National People’s Congress, China has moved command of the China Coast …

Schiebel demos heavy fuel S-100 to RAN

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