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CV90 revels in northern exposure while looking for new customers (updated April 2025)
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Oshkosh notches JLTV win with Dutch order
The order further extends the Oshkosh Defense production line as AM General, selected for US orders, pushes to get vehicles out the door with no room for export orders.
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L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts
L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Urutu upgrades edge forward
4th April 2017
The Brazilian Army programme to upgrade its EE-11 Urutu 6x6 APC is continuing to move forward albeit slowly. However, at LAAD 2017, the vehicle on …
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Land Warfare
LAAD 2017: Pistol to grip South America
4th April 2017
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has showcased its polymer-frame Jericho pistol at LAAD 2017. The company sees this weapon as the next-generation of pistol for military …
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Military Logistics
BAE wins M88 support contract
4th April 2017
BAE Systems will perform technical support and sustainment of M88 recovery vehicles under a $112 million contract from the US Army announced on 3 April.The …
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Land Warfare
SOFINS: New guided support weapon unveiled
4th April 2017
French company AA/ROK has developed a concept for the new SSA-1108 Joint-Forces Light Support Guided Munition (MIGALe) at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux.The MIGALe is …
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Digital Battlespace
USMC receives AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR
4th April 2017
The US Marine Corps has officially taken delivery of the first factory built model of the AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) from Northrop Grumman …
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Military Logistics
SAS 2017: Marine Corps explores simplified water treatment
4th April 2017
The US Marine Corps displayed its new Individual Water Purification System (IWPS), which will allow troops to get safe, drinkable water straight from the source, …
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Military Logistics
Saab signs new Barracuda camouflage contract
4th April 2017
Norway and Denmark have signed a four-year framework contract with Saab that will allow them to order camouflage systems for their armed forces, the company …
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LAAD 2017: What to expect (video)
4th April 2017
Land and C4SIR editor Tim Fish highlights the Guarani 6x6 vehicle and submarine building programmes as ones to watch at LAAD 2017. Meanwhile, deputy rotary …
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Military Logistics
Time for an M109A8?
3rd April 2017
Maybe it's too soon to start calling it an M109A8, but the latest request for information (RFI) from the US Army's Project Manager for Self-Propelled …
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Land Warfare
Estonia calls for NATO air defence deployment
3rd April 2017
Estonia has said it would welcome the deployment of advanced NATO air defence assets within its territory, including long-range Patriot missile systems from the US, …
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Land Warfare
Thailand to buy VN1 from China
3rd April 2017
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) selected the Chinese-built VN1 8x8 as its newest IFV, after visiting its production facilities and testing the VN1 against the …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: Counter terror UAVs on display
2nd April 2017
French company CM Drones showcased two specialist UAVs designed specifically for counter-terror operations at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux from 28-30 March.The company promoted its …
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Digital Battlespace
Astro to deliver L-band mesh reflectors
31st March 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has selected Northrop Grumman company Astro Aerospace to provide L-band mesh reflectors for two Inmarsat 6 satellites, the company announced on …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: New marine assault suit makes a splash
31st March 2017
The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Mustang Survival a $7 million contract for its Maritime Assault Suit System (MASS) programme, service officials have …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall gets mine clearing system order
31st March 2017
Rheinmetall Denel Munition has announced several contracts from an unnamed international customer for mine clearing equipment and ammunition. The contracts are estimated to value more …
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Special Operations
Interview: Pentagon revamps USSOCOM support
30th March 2017
Tom Palmer, liaison officer in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), speaks exclusively to Shephard about the agency's role in providing support to the special operations …
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Digital Battlespace
Opgal unveils new image processor
30th March 2017
Opgal Optronic Industries has introduced a new image processor designed to significantly improve the clarity of thermal images, the company announced on 29 March.Opgal Eye-Q …
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Special Operations
SOFINS: French GIGN gets new rifle
30th March 2017
The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) has ordered a new standard issue weapon.It has selected the Bren 2 assault rifle from Czech company CZ. …
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Land Warfare
Bosnia receives HMMWVs from US government
30th March 2017
The US government has donated 24 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) to the armed forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), with the vehicles handed …
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