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Germany asks for an offer on 6x6 Patria order

The Patria 6x6 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a wheeled vehicle which can be used for a variety of roles.

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New ROGUE-Fires contract moves programme forward

The $29.9 million agreement covers the delivery of 48 platforms.

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British Army and UK Royal Navy new counter-drone soft-kill systems near fielding

Ongoing military operations in Europe and the Middle East have accelerated the development of a variety of systems to defeat uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

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US Army to double investments in Patriot and Stinger modifications

Congress authorised more than $505 million for the acquisition and improvement of Patriot and Stinger missile systems.

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Training

Latvia gains Spike trainer

7th October 2020

The system can train single gunners, sections or platoons through the full operational sequence
Digital Battlespace

BIRD launches special mission task force solution

6th October 2020

BIRD Aerosystems on 6 October unveiled what it described as a ‘complete end-to-end special mission task force solution tailored for maritime and ground surveillance missions’. …
Digital Battlespace

Opto Diode develops new device to aid near-IR illumination

6th October 2020

ITW subsidiary Opto Diode Corporation has launched a new gallium aluminum arsenide LED illuminator with high-power output for high-power, near-IR illumination tasks. Specially designed for …
Land Warfare

PREMIUM: UK tests Polaris DAGOR vehicle

6th October 2020

Polaris has provided two DAGOR vehicles for trial purposes to the 3 Commando Brigade. A tweet from the Chief of the General Staff showed pictures of the vehicle, although the MoD remains tight-lipped as to its future acquisition plans.
Digital Battlespace

Slovakia evaluates 3D radar bids

6th October 2020

The Slovak MoD and a team of technical experts began on 5 October to evaluate government-to-government offers for the supply of 3D air defence radars. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Milrem and UVision join forces to offer new capability

6th October 2020

Combination of UGVs and loitering munitions is a 'new step in man-machine battlefield collaboration'.
Digital Battlespace

US Army adopts StreamCaster MANET in Capability Set 21 CDR

6th October 2020

Radios will connect key C2 nodes
Land Warfare

Two bidders make the cut in Bulgarian IFV programme

5th October 2020

Proposals from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and Patria have been downselected for the second phase of the Bulgarian 8x8 IFV procurement programme. The …
Land Warfare

FFG unveils fully hybrid Genesis vehicle

5th October 2020

The Genesis full hybrid technology solution for 8x8 armoured vehicles was designed with a modular concept, providing a low thermal signature and silent movement.
Digital Battlespace

Edgybees to USAF transition to JADC2

5th October 2020

The USAF has awarded Edgybees a contract worth up to $950 million from the USAF for the maturation, demonstration and proliferation of geo-registration technology for …
Land Warfare

Tatra set to commence Titus tests

2nd October 2020

Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle has received the first prototype Titus troop carrier for blast and explosion tests; ultimately the Army of the Czech Republic will operate 62 vehicles in three variants.
Digital Battlespace

Legacy customer orders more Elbit equipment

2nd October 2020

Elbit Systems is to provide an unnamed existing customer in the Asia-Pacific region with tactical radio systems in a 12-month contract worth about $33 million. Artillery …
Land Warfare

Czechs pick preferred partner for mobile air defence requirement

2nd October 2020

The selection of Rafael as preferred bidder for the Czech Republic's mobile air defence requirement is notable for including a strong element of local industrial workshare
Defence Notes

USMC sharpens its posture in Guam and Japan

2nd October 2020

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has long planned to realign marine units from Okinawa to the US territory of Guam in the Western Pacific. That …
Land Warfare

Malaysia seeks a score of peacekeeping APCs

2nd October 2020

Malaysia has issued a tender for 20 4x4 APCs for its United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) contingent. The tender, issued …
Land Warfare

Mystery customer orders RDM mortar ammo

1st October 2020

South Africa-based Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) has received a contract from an unnamed ‘long-standing’ international customer for 60mm mortar ammunition. RDM will provide ‘different state-of-the-art …
Land Warfare

Dutch to buy CATV in joint procurement

1st October 2020

The Netherlands announced its intention to procure 124 new tracked vehicles for the Marine Corps on 25 September. The platforms will be acquired under the …
Land Warfare

Dutch to buy CATV in joint procurement

1st October 2020

The Netherlands announced its intention to procure 124 new tracked vehicles for the Marine Corps on 25 September. The platforms will be acquired under the …
Land Warfare

USMC turns to Knight’s for 5.56mm suppressors

1st October 2020

Knight's Armament Company has received a $25.65 million sole-source contract from US Marine Corps Systems Command for 5.56mm small arms suppressors. These will be used …