The past 12 months has seen billions-of-dollars in logistics, support and supply trucks ordered and delivered. The deals range from a US Army $1.5 billion contract with Oshkosh, Italy for $784 million from IDV and Canada’s $1.8 billion order for Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks to a German order worth $3.5 billion with Rheinmetall.
The weapon will have a range of more than 2,000km, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.
Rival bids are expected for Spain’s 6x6 cavalry scout vehicle requirement, with an international consortium facing competition from major players including GDELS, Rheinmetall and the UAE’s Edge Group.
The procurement announcements emphasise the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s response to NATO’s call for heavier combat capabilities for land operations.
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1st October 2019
On 1 October China put on its largest ever parade through Tiananmen Square in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern-day …
1st October 2019
A transition from counter-insurgency to peer-on-peer military operations could necessitate smaller, more autonomous base camps with less dependence on lengthy logistics supply chains; smaller, easily …
1st October 2019
Rheinmetall has been selected to deliver armament and hulls for the Hungarian army’s new PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer and Leopard 2 main battle tanks. Worth …
30th September 2019
Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) is to deliver an Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) technology demonstrator to the Office of Naval Research and the US Marine …
30th September 2019
Lockheed Martin will develop the Sentinel A4 radar system under a $281 million contract awarded by the US Army. Sentinel A4 is a high-performance modification …
26th September 2019
The US Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have joined forces to develop autonomous last-mile resupply capabilities. …
26th September 2019
Semi Conductor Devices (SCD) has received a number of new contracts totaling $20 million from customers in North America, Europe and Israel, the company announced …
26th September 2019
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26th September 2019
Welcome to Shephard Studio’s special series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. In the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast …
26th September 2019
Welcome to Shephard Studio’s special series on Five Eyes Connectivity, sponsored by our partner Viasat. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. In the Five Eyes Connectivity podcast …
26th September 2019
A consortium led by Milrem Robotics has submitted its application to the European Commission’s European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) for a multi-mission UGV capable …
25th September 2019
BAE Systems Land and Armaments has been awarded a vehicle support modification by the US Army, the Department of Defense announced on 24 September. The …
25th September 2019
In the next 10 years the Asia-Pacific region will be a highly dynamic market for artillery and air defence systems, according to Defence Insight’s soon …
25th September 2019
Raytheon is to deliver a prototype high-power microwave (HPM) system to the US Air Force under a contract announced on 24 September.The system will be …
25th September 2019
Boeing has announced that it will partner with Australia’s Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre (DCRC) to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to …
24th September 2019
Lumenier has introduced a new UGV platform called the Tactical Truck UGV. Weighing less than 15lbs, the Tactical Truck is designed for operations where an …
24th September 2019
Rheinmetall Defence Australia handed over the first Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle acquired under Project Land 400 Phase 2 to the Australian Army at Enoggera Barracks, …
24th September 2019
On paper the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is a formidable force. For example, the national army is replete with the latest-generation main battle tank, …
20th September 2019
General Dynamics UK is to participate in the British Army Warfighting Experiment 2019 (AWE19) following the acceptance of its proposal for Manned Unmanned-Teaming (MUM-T). For …
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