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Paris Air Show 2025: MBDA bets on carmaker to help make new one-way effector
The One-Way Effector (OWE) is a ground-launched missile or drome designed to act as a swarm to overwhelm air defence systems. It was displayed for the first time in Paris this week.
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UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
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Refresh of Romanian army vehicles speeds up
Romania received its first Cobra MkII 4×4 light tactical armoured vehicles, ordered Abrams main battle tanks (MBTs) and VAMTAC light vehicles, and is set to invest billions-of-dollars in infantry fighting vehicles.
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Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement
The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.
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Digital Battlespace
David's Sling in new testing
26th January 2017
Israel’s David's Sling weapon system has undergone a series of successful tests carried out by the Israel Missile Defense Organization of the Directorate of Defense …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show: New modular tactical rifle on display (video)
25th January 2017
Austrian company Ritter & Stark was one of the new exhibitors at this year's packed SHOT Show in Las Vegas, displaying its newest SX-1 Modular …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show: Polaris reveals initial DAGOR timeline
25th January 2017
Polaris has revealed its initial delivery timeline of the DAGOR vehicle for Canada’s Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle (UCLV) requirement. The company was selected by the Canadian government in …
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Land Warfare
Pinaka in new test firing
25th January 2017
India’s Ministry of Defence has announced a new test firing of the Guided Pinaka rocket by the DRDO, on 24 January. The test saw the …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show: US Army to test Aimpoint FCS
25th January 2017
Aimpoint representatives have acknowledged that the US Army is preparing to test the latest model of the Fire Control System (FCS) for crew-served weapons like …
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Land Warfare
Orbital ATK details NSA contract
25th January 2017
Orbital ATK will supply non-US standard ammunition (NSA) to the US Department of Defense in support of international allies under a $50 million order announced …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show: L3 introduces new products (video)
24th January 2017
At this year's SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Shephard got an exclusive look at some of the new products L3 Warrior Systems will be making …
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Land Warfare
Denel on target for Namibia deliveries
24th January 2017
Denel is set to deliver eight RG32M armoured patrol vehicles and four Self Defence Remotely Operated Weapon (SDROW) stations to Namibia, the company announced on …
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Ukraine targets Indian contracts worth billions
24th January 2017
Ukraine wants to expand its footprint in the Indian defence sector, eyeing projects worth at least $10 billion and projecting itself as a cheaper alternative …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
South Korea counters neighbour with UAV tech
23rd January 2017
Earlier this month the Ministry of National Defense in South Korea announced plans to field a laser-based counter-UAV system by 2020. Seoul estimates that North …
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Land Warfare
L3 awarded M783 mortar fuze modification
23rd January 2017
L3 Technologies will supply an unnamed international customer with the M783 Point Detonating/Delay (PD/DLY) Mortar Fuze under a $32 million contract modification announced on 19 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Med-Eng launches Avenger UGV
23rd January 2017
Med-Eng has launched a new UGV to assist bomb technicians and military explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams in defeating threats, the company announced on 19 …
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Land Warfare
FN Herstal introduces SmartCore
23rd January 2017
FN Herstal has introduced a new self-powered shot counter for the FN Scar family of rifles called FN SmartCore. The system uses fully automated software …
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Land Warfare
Indian Army to receive lightweight helmets
22nd January 2017
Indian company MKU will start ballistic helmet deliveries in June after it won an order for 158,000 units for the Indian Army late last year. …
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Special Operations
SHOT Show: Barrett .50 cal rifle for the 21st century (video)
20th January 2017
Since its introduction back in the 1980s, the Barrett M82 has gone on to become one of the most iconic rifles ever built. The .50 …
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Land Warfare
US Army tests cluster-bomb round replacement
20th January 2017
A new artillery warhead is being tested by the US Army in an effort to help reduce unwanted casualties caused by cluster-bomb rounds. Current dual-purpose …
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Land Warfare
Russia protects strategic missiles
20th January 2017
Russia is taking on more new armoured security vehicles designed to protect its strategic missile assets. The MoD announced on 9 January that it had …
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Indian Spike buy ahead
20th January 2017
The Indian Army is on the verge of acquiring the Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems to equip its infantry battalions and mechanised units. …
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New mortar proposals imminent
20th January 2017
Industry is set to begin competing for the first phase of the US Army's High Explosive Guided Mortar. An Orbital ATK spokesperson told Shephard …
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