Land Warfare

Defence Notes

Leonardo CEO urges “speed as important as money” as joint ventures progress picks up

The company’s Q1 2025 results showed a 20% increase in new orders and a 15% increase in revenue across the business.

How Ukraine’s wartime innovators are redefining tactical communication

A Ukrainian company in a race against Russian jammers has been demonstrating how the country’s innovative start-ups have been beating the West at its own game.

Air Warfare

Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS

Integration and expanding capabilities are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family of uncrewed systems.

Defence Notes

Rheinmetall vehicle sales almost double as European companies see continued growth

Results for Q1 2025 have been strong across the board for many defence companies in Europe with forward-looking statements and predictions for the full year also looking good.

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Land Warfare

US Army is close to producing 80,000 155mm shells per month

8th February 2024

Investments in its Organic Industrial Base have enabled the service to surge the manufacturing of artillery ammunition.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: New version of Jais Mk2 unveiled

8th February 2024

A new version of the Jais mine-resistant armoured protected (MRAP) vehicle, was unveiled at World Defense Show 2024.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: L3Harris MissionOps set for first deployment by mid-year

8th February 2024

L3Harris’s MissionOps is a tactical network management suite which is designed to consolidate core capabilities and deliver them in a single software package.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Alakran mobile mortar system to be made in Saudi Arabia

8th February 2024

NTGS has developed the Alakran 120mm mortar for customers requiring a highly mobile, lightweight self-propelled system to equip rapid reaction units. It is designed to be mounted without reinforcement on any light utility vehicle able to carry a 1,500kg payload.
Training

Babcock wins British Army armoured vehicle training deal

7th February 2024

Babcock has signed a contract to provide a range of training including driving, maintenance, gunnery, communications and information systems training to British Army fighting vehicle operators.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Bigger bang for Tulpar as Otokar adds 120mm tank gun

7th February 2024

Otokar unveiled the Tulpar IFV at Turkey’s IDEF defence exhibition in May 2013. It has been designed to be carried by the A400M strategic transport aircraft and will target customers in the export market.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Texelis looks to new Celeris customers as buyers prove the concept

7th February 2024

French mobility engineering company Texelis, the makers of the rolling chassis for the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle, has launched a standalone product called Celeris.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: More details revealed on Allen-Vanguard Scorpion ECM deal

6th February 2024

Allen-Vanguard will supply 68 Scorpion Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems to a NATO ally under a deal which will also include support and training.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Lacroix displays improved soft-kill vehicle protection system in Riyadh

5th February 2024

The Lacroix S-KAPS (Soft-Kill Advanced Protection System) has been designed to protect against laser-guided weapons and provide all-round surveillance.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: MARSS reacts to current events in Middle East and books RADiRguard sale

5th February 2024

MARSS, a UK-based technology company, has been gaining a stronger foothold in the CUAS field which has boomed in the past few years.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: FNSS unveils new Pars Alpha offering larger gun options and better protection

5th February 2024

The new Pars Alpha 8x8 will compete for the Turkish Army’s New Generation Light Armoured Vehicle (NGLAV) programme.
Land Warfare

French Army to receive 109 CAESAR MkII howitzers from 2026

3rd February 2024

Nexter’s Caesar (CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie) 6x6, a 155mm/52cal weapon mounted on a Renault Trucks Defense 6x6 Sherpa chassis,
Defence Notes

Access updates from the World Defense Show 2024

2nd February 2024

Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Land Warfare

Supacat pushes Jackal base for different vehicle types and develops new variants

2nd February 2024

The Jackal 3, the latest version of the vehicle in service with the British Army, may be heavier but it has improved capability and ergonomics.
Uncrewed Vehicles

India sends newly assembled MALE UAVs to Israel

2nd February 2024

All three main branches of the Indian Armed Forces have been looking to enhance the number UAVs in their inventory.
Land Warfare

US Marine Corps receives production standard ACV-30

1st February 2024

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm Canon (ACV-30) will provide the US Marine Corps (USMC) with substantial firepower when landing and is one of four types being manufactured for the force.
Land Warfare

First Babcock-made Jackal 3 to roll out in March

1st February 2024

The High Mobility Transporter (HMT) range of vehicles, developed in the 1990s, has been available in 4x4 HMT 400, 6x6 HMT 600 and convertible Extenda configurations. Known as Jackal in UK service, a new substantially improved Jackal 3 has been unveiled.
Land Warfare

World Defense Show 2024: Allen-Vanguard to supply Scorpion electronic counter measure systems to NATO ally

1st February 2024

Scorpion, a man-portable, non-ITAR remote controlled improvised explosive device jammer, has been designed to deliver a hybrid, full-spectrum system and threat-band coverage protection for dismounted personnel on the move and at stationary checkpoints.
Land Warfare

Northrop Grumman missile interceptor passes test

1st February 2024

Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman-Raytheon have been competing for the Next Generation Interceptor programme to defend the US from Intercontinental Ballistic Missile threats.