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

IDF selects Mepro combat sight

17th November 2015

Meprolight has been selected to supply its Mepro M5 red dot sight to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the company announced on 17 November. The company …
Digital Battlespace

IAMD Battle Command System in new test

17th November 2015

The US Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) has provided the command and control (C2) for a Patriot Advanced Capability …
Land Warfare

Czech army tests RBS 70 NG

16th November 2015

The Army of the Czech Republic has carried out a life-fire test of Saab’s RBS 70 Next Generation (NG) missile system, with all missile firings …
Digital Battlespace

CACI wins I2WD support task order

16th November 2015

The US Army has awarded a task order to CACI International to continue its support for the fabrication, integration, and fielding facility (FIFF) requirements of …
Military Logistics

Sweden set for IRB delivery

13th November 2015

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) will deliver the first batch of the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) to the Swedish Army in November, the company announced …
Land Warfare

Russia seals SAM exports

13th November 2015

China will begin receiving its first S-400 Triumf medium-/long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems within 12-18 months, it has emerged from the TASS news agency. Meanwhile, …
Land Warfare

UK forces lead NATO exercise

12th November 2015

NATO Exercise Arrcade Fusion is underway in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania led by the British armed forces, the Ministry of Defence announced on 10 November. …
Land Warfare

Dubai 2015: SCTV launches in 2016

12th November 2015

Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems is looking launch its Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicle (SCVT), possibly as early as 2016. There are plans for Ukraine and …
Land Warfare

Finland requests US weapons

11th November 2015

Finland has requested Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) M31A1 Unitary and GMLRS M30A1 Alternative Warhead Rockets in pods from the US government under the …
Land Warfare

Lockheed tests precision munitions

11th November 2015

The Lockheed Martin Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary munitions have undergone stockpile reliability testing at White Sands …
Military Logistics

Iveco wins German trucks contract

11th November 2015

Iveco Defence Vehicles will deliver its Trakker trucks to the German military for the army’s protected transport vehicle requirement. The company announced the late October signing of …
Land Warfare

Cobham details missile parts order

11th November 2015

Cobham has received a series of orders for electronic components for various missile programmes, the company announced on 9 November. The total value of the …
Military Logistics

New exoskeleton partnership

10th November 2015

A new partnership agreement between B-Temia of Canada and Sagem will see the joint development of a new-generation of exoskeletons for industrial and military applications. …
Land Warfare

UAE armour upgrade progresses

10th November 2015

The UAE’s 135 BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle fleet upgrade is set to be completed in 2016. Russia’s Kurganmashzavod company has announced nearly half of the …
Military Logistics

US Army receives mobiles CPs

10th November 2015

The US Army's 7th Mission Support Command at Panzer Kaserne in Germany is replacing its DRASH military tents with Alaska Structures' rapidly deployable tactical command …
Digital Battlespace

NORINCO reinforces China's borders

10th November 2015

China’s borders are receiving high-tech protection through a newly introduced integrated C4ISR system. The system is being provided by a subsidiary of China North Industries (NORINCO) featuring radars, electro-optical cameras, …
Digital Battlespace

KVH details new TACNAV contracts

9th November 2015

KVH Industries has announced two new awards worth a combined $2.7 million for work related to its tactical navigation (TACNAV) systems. The first contract, worth …
Land Warfare

Rheinmetall announces ammo order

9th November 2015

Rheinmetall has been awarded an order worth around $21.73 million for practice tank ammunition by an undisclosed international customer, it announced on 6 November. Under …
Digital Battlespace

Harris radios for Eastern European nation

9th November 2015

An undisclosed Eastern European nation has placed a $10 million order with Harris Corporation for high-frequency (HF) tactical radios, the company announced on 5 November. …