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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Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Guardiaris unveils the new generation of its Small Arms Mobile Trainer

1st December 2023

SAMT, a laserless, plug-and-play mobile system, can incorporate small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles and remote weapon stations.
Land Warfare

I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer

30th November 2023

Cubic Blue Shell, a train-as-you-fight solution, has been in use by the British Army for three years offering an indirect fire training system that simulates artillery drills and weapons effects.
Land Warfare

Swiss Leopards to fill holes left by Ukraine-bound tanks

30th November 2023

Switzerland has sold 25 retired Leopard 2 MBTs but only after Germany asserted that the tanks would stay with NATO or EU partners, to respect Swiss policy of neutrality.
Land Warfare

Saab to support South Korea’s Arthur weapon locating system

29th November 2023

Saab will provide support and spare parts for South Korea’s Arthur weapons locating systems. Arthur has been in service with South Korea since 2009 and the country has been the largest operator of the system.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: US Army switches training focus to cyber and EW

28th November 2023

The service will pay greater attention to the development of intelligence, cyber and electronic warfare training capabilities.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario

28th November 2023

The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.
Land Warfare

Elbit Systems to supply USMC with NVGs under $500 million deal

28th November 2023

Elbit Systems of America has secured a second five-year contract to supply Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps.
Land Warfare

Texelis goes alone as it unveils Celeris

28th November 2023

Texelis and Nexter, a KNDS company, manufacture the Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle together but Texelis has started selling the rolling chassis of the vehicle as a separate system.
Land Warfare

Babcock looks to expand the profile for its General Logistics Vehicle

27th November 2023

Babcock has developed a militarised version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 which retains the chassis, drive train, engine and other systems, but features a modified body and has expanded the effort to include a flat-tray variant.
Land Warfare

Next set of orders due for French Army's Serval patrol vehicle

27th November 2023

The Serval 4x4 lightweight multi-role armoured vehicle has two prime contractors – Texelis which has been contracted by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to build and supply the rolling chassis and Nexter Systems which provides the body.
Training

I/ITSEC 2023: Why the US Army is spending billions on modernising training facilities in Europe

24th November 2023

The US Army is investing in the modernisation of its Grafenwoehr base and training area in Germany, which hosts the 7th Army Training Command, and provides extensive facilities for live training and interoperability with allied forces.
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall to provide rear-facing camera for Warrior IFVs

23rd November 2023

Rheinmetall Electronics’ Trailblazer camera has been in service on the UK’s Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles (MIVs) and has been been planned for the Challenger 3 MBT programme.
Digital Battlespace

NATO adopts high-data-rate waveform for tactical communications

23rd November 2023

NATO member countries can now access to the ESSOR HDR Base Waveform which can offer secure and high-speed tactical communications.
Land Warfare

Detroit Arsenal delivers bumper month for Oshkosh Defense

23rd November 2023

Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, has selected Oshkosh Defense for multiple deals in November including contracts for medium equipment trailers and JLTVs for domestic forces and international allies.
Land Warfare

Israel Aerospace Industries signs two loitering munitions deals

23rd November 2023

IAI has developed several loitering munitions or attack UAS including Harpy NG, Harop, Rotem and Mini Harpy. It has also been developing Point Blank, described as a 'hand-launched electro-optical guided missile' but much like the company's loitering munitions can dwell while confirming a target's nature.
Land Warfare

Hanwha Aerospace to supply artillery propelling charges to BAE Systems

23rd November 2023

South Korean firm wraps up a big week in the UK after agreeing deals with BAE Systems and Babcock International.
Training

Simulated M4 carbine addition to XR platform declared as ‘major leap forward’

23rd November 2023

HGXR and Haptech have teamed up to create a realistic virtual military training system that uses a simulated M4 carbine with recoil and data capture features.
Training

Exclusive: Full list of British Army $1 billion collective training programme bidders revealed

23rd November 2023

Internal documents obtained by Shephard have revealed a covert line up of companies, including Elbit Systems, joining the competition for the British Army Collective Training System (ACTS, previously known as CTTP).
Land Warfare

US Southern Command seeks industry partners to modernise its ISR inventory

22nd November 2023

SOUTHCOM is interested in testing advanced sensors and technologies fitted with artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, as well as with renewable energy or alternative power sources.