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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
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.
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Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up
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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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement
The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.
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Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand
The VAMTAC (Vehículo de Alta Movilidad Táctico or High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) 4×4 by Urovesa is in service with or has been ordered by eight countries, the most recent being Spain this month and Romania last month.
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Ceradyne to provide SPS components
2nd November 2016
Ceradyne will provide equipment for two components of the US Army’s Soldier Protection System (SPS) under two separate low-rate initial production (LRIP) contracts announced on …
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Indo Defence 2016: Clouds gather on air defence
2nd November 2016
Suppliers of air defence equipment are heading towards a fight as contenders to provide Indonesia with a short-medium range system build up their bids. The …
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Indo Defence 2016: Medium tank takes centre stage
2nd November 2016
Plans for the Indonesian Army to acquire a new medium tank are developing with a Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) offering from Turkish vehicle manufacturer …
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Indo Defence 2016: Rheinmetall aims for medium tank
2nd November 2016
A technology demonstrator vehicle has been developed by Rheinmetall that the company intends to use to bid for Indonesia’s future medium tank programme. Called the …
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Military Logistics
US Army to field test PowerWalk
1st November 2016
The US Army is set to start field trials of the PowerWalk bionic energy-harvesting device in 2017, it announced on 26 October. PowerWalk is an …
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M1061 mortar cartridge gets full materiel release
1st November 2016
Orbital ATK’s M1061 60mm mortar cartridge has been approved for full materiel release (FMR) by the US Joint Munitions Command, the company announced on 27 …
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Military Logistics
New IMX facility for US Army ammo plant
31st October 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded a $146.5 million contract modification from the US Army to build and commission a new facility to increase the production …
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Military Logistics
USMC squadron looks to 3D printing
28th October 2016
The US Marine Corps (USMC) is exploring the potential benefits of using 3-D printing in the field, to test out how the technology can improve …
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Harris introduces new night vision binocular
28th October 2016
Harris Corporation has introduced a new F5032 lightweight night vision binocular, aimed to reduce eye fatigue while increasing night and low-light visibility, the company announced …
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Bangladesh MoD orders Barrett radios
28th October 2016
Barrett Communications has been awarded a contract worth AUD$15 million to supply tactical radio communications equipment to the Bangladesh Ministry of Defence (MoD), it announced …
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Indo Defence 2016: Indonesian marines build up
28th October 2016
New tropicalised variants of the BTR-4M 8x8 armoured vehicles are due to be received this year by the Indonesian Marine Corp (Korps Marinir) from Ukraine. …
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Malaysia inaugurates counterterrorism unit
27th October 2016
Malaysia launched a new special operations unit – the National Special Operations Force (NSOF) – on 27 October. It will be the prime response unit …
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Military Logistics
US Army releases FMTVA2 RFP
27th October 2016
The Army has released its official request for proposals (RfP) for the new 'A2' variant of its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). According to …
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Indo Defence 2016: Top five Indonesian procurements (video)
27th October 2016
The Indonesian government plans to increase its defence spending in a drive to modernise equipment in service with the armed forces. Jakarta aims to allocate …
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Indo Defence 2016: Small arms revolution
27th October 2016
Indonesia is becoming self-sufficient in small arms and ammunition production through its domestic armaments manufacturer PT Pindad. Pindad launched four new weapon types during a …
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JGSDF parades newest equipment
27th October 2016
The Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) showed off some of its newest equipment at a parade in Tokyo on 23 October, including the Type 11 …
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ASU's Ecliptus receives patent
26th October 2016
Aviation Specialties Unlimited’s (ASU’s) Ecliptus night vision camera system has been patented, the company announced on 24 October. Ecliptus is a compact and portable night …
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Digital Battlespace
Ukroboronprom tests Pelican radar
26th October 2016
Ukroboronprom has put the 79K6 Pelican 3D surveillance radar through testing during the Rubizh 2016 military exercise, the company announced on 23 October. The Pelicon …
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Digital Battlespace
L-3 receives UK MoD contract
26th October 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Joint Common Remote Viewing Terminal (JCRVT) will use products from L-3’s Rover family under a $23.2 million contract announced …
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