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If all goes to plan, initial delivery of the selected vehicle could take place in 2029/2030 with final delivery in 2031/2032. The Bv206 were supplied to Canada many years ago and are in urgent need of replacement. More than 11,000 Bv206 were built for worldwide sale.
The One-Way Effector (OWE) is a ground-launched missile or drome designed to act as a swarm to overwhelm air defence systems. It was displayed for the first time in Paris this week.
The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.
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20th September 2024
The CVSSP contract will run for the next four years, with two one-year extension options beyond that point.
20th September 2024
The digital twin system has been designed to evaluate the introduction of new systems onto platforms but could also be used to support procurement, training and battle planning in the future.
20th September 2024
During a recent space defence event in London, discussions turned to militaries’ growing dependence on commercial satellite systems and how it has fostered an environment for operating space assets that is becoming ever more hostile.
20th September 2024
MBDA has been pushing for Brimstone, which was originally developed as an air-launched missile for the Royal Air Force, to help the British Army meet its MCCO requirement.
19th September 2024
The UK’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) achieved some clarity at DVD this week. Thales was just one company pushing itself forward for what will be a hotly contested requirement with a focus on what the bids will mean for UK industry.
19th September 2024
The Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) is a modular remote weapons station designed to counter a wide spectrum of threats ranging from enemy infantry and armoured vehicles, to helicopters and UAS. Manufacturer Moog is promoting it for the UK’s GBAD requirement.
19th September 2024
Babcock will build an additional 53 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army in partnership with Supacat.
19th September 2024
The UK’s Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme appears set for a busy four months of success as the Boxer continues to deliver and be delivered. In an announcement at DVD 2024, the UK Boxer programme is set to see its final prototype vehicle, the first UK-produced serial vehicle, and initial conversion training by the British Army start by January 2025.
19th September 2024
Paramount’s Maatla 4x4 is a Light Protected Vehicle (LPV) aimed at the African off-road armoured vehicle market and the announcement of deliveries to Ghana means, along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is known to be in service with two African countries.
19th September 2024
Defence leaders called on the industry to be more proactive in supply chain design, but noted that while the use of modern technological solutions to streamline the supply chain was vital, it could have significant downstream societal consequences.
18th September 2024
The MU5 has been designed as a mesh networking system. It has seen service with dismounted troops and on uncrewed systems.
18th September 2024
Babcock has developed the mortar system in co-operation with Singapore Technologies but any production for the UK will focus on local manufacture.
18th September 2024
Previous efforts to replace the British Army’s light vehicles have failed and the process to buy replacements has now been set targets on a reasonably tight deadline.
18th September 2024
The Caméléon LG UGV includes remote operational capabilities and real-time hazard detection.
18th September 2024
Maximise the role of SitaWare Frontline in delivering sensor-based intelligence across all echelons.
18th September 2024
The MilDef equipment will support artillery systems ordered in 2023 and delivery will be expected by the end of 2025.
17th September 2024
The facility, which cost €21 million to construct, will be able to house 1,000 people and provide a home for exercises and crisis situations.
17th September 2024
KNDS Deutschland has set up its own Canadian entity to facilitate the deal and will also build a dedicated maintenance and repair centre.
17th September 2024
The service is interested in the benefits it can provide such as network throughput, low latency, and resiliency for encrypted and non-encrypted communications.