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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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Eccentricity reigns in Indonesian defence procurements

20th September 2020

On more than one occasion, the Geobukseon has ridiculed India for its defence procurement morass, its inability to make decisions and failure to introduce equipment …
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Poland signs on the dotted line for Rosomak-S

18th September 2020

The Polish MoD Armament Inspectorate has sealed a series of deals for Rosomak-S APCs and artillery munitions. In line with comments in May by the …
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Malaysia to stand up new army units in Sabah

17th September 2020

Malaysian Defence Minister Ismail Sabri announced on 11 September that the Malaysian Army would establish a brigade headquarters, armoured regiment, three infantry battalions, three artillery …
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India ignites production of Pinaka II rocket systems

17th September 2020

The Indian MoD is procuring Pinaka Mk II multiple rocket launchers developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for artillery regiments of …
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Reality still falls short of rhetoric for Russian armoured vehicles

16th September 2020

Based on the evidence of the Army 2020 event last month — and despite bullish pronouncements — the Russian Army remains reliant on upgrade packages for …
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Spain seeks grenade launcher ammunition

16th September 2020

The Spanish Army Contracting Board has opened a tender on a €4.87 million ($5.77 million), four-year framework agreement to procure 40x53 mm ammunition for the …
Digital Battlespace

A-Tech to make prototype C-UAS laser weapon

15th September 2020

A-Tech Corporation (trading as Applied Technology Associates) has been awarded a $17.66 million project agreement by the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, to provide …
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Roketsan tests TRG-230 with laser seeker head

15th September 2020

Roketsan is engaged in an internal R&D; project to integrate a laser seeker head with its TRG-230 surface-to-surface missile, to increase its precision and enable …
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South African firm targets export market for military vehicle navigation system

15th September 2020

Etion Create is seeking overseas customers for its CheetahNAV vehicle navigation system, which is designed to provide enhanced situational awareness in harsh environments and battlefield …
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Thailand to buy VN16s from China

15th September 2020

The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) has chosen Chinese-built VN16 amphibious light tanks armed with a 105mm gun for deployment on its upcoming Type 071E …
Digital Battlespace

RADA logs $10 million in new orders since mid-July

14th September 2020

RADA Electronic Industries has received orders worth $10 million since mid-July 2020, the Israeli company reported on 14 September. Total cumulative orders for the year to …
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Russians put Verba through its paces

14th September 2020

The 9K333 Verba MANPADS system has been used to cover a military train, in a special drill conducted by air defence units in the Russian Southern Military …
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US Army awaits more AMPVs after arrival of first Mission Command vehicle

14th September 2020

The US Army is making progress on its programme to replace the M113 APC, after receiving first Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) from BAE Systems on 1 …
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South Korean MBT enters the picture for Wilk

11th September 2020

Hyundai Rotem is proposing a modified MBT to meet the Wilk future tank procurement requirement in Poland. The South Korean manufacturer showcased a model of …
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Flyer Defense delivers AGMVs for TEWL integration

11th September 2020

Flyer Defense has delivered Army Ground Mobility Vehicles (AGMVs) to General Dynamics Mission Systems for integration with the Tactical Electronic Warfare Light (TEWL) system. TEWL …
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Lithuania refreshes sidearms inventory

11th September 2020

Heckler & Koch (H&K;) is to provide an undisclosed number of SFP9-SF Paddle pistols to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, under a €1.57 million ($1.86 million) …
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Poland opens tender for armoured recovery vehicles

10th September 2020

Focused on improving the mobility of its ground troops, the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish MoD is running a €428,000 ($506,000) tender to procure 29 …
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Poland and Czech Republic work on a new 4x4 platform

10th September 2020

Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) subsidiary Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) is to work with Czech firm Tatra Export on designing a new 4x4 armoured vehicle. HSW …
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Hungary confirms major Lynx deal

10th September 2020

The Hungarian government on 10 September announced it has placed an official order with German manufacturer Rheinmetall for 218 KF41 Lynx IFVs. Nine Buffalo armoured recovery …