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CV90 revels in northern exposure while looking for new customers (updated April 2025)
The BAE Systems Hägglunds’ CV90 IFV has been around for decades but continual refreshing to maintain power and relevance, along with a healthy market at home in Sweden and neighbouring countries, has led to more than 1,700 vehicle orders with 10 countries.
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Oshkosh notches JLTV win with Dutch order
The order further extends the Oshkosh Defense production line as AM General, selected for US orders, pushes to get vehicles out the door with no room for export orders.
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L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts
L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.
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Spain unveils new multi-billion euro defence investment plan
The new plan outlined how Spain would reach 2% of its GDP spend on defence by 2025, with €1.9 billion earmarked for new equipment acquisition with several land, naval and air platforms disclosed to be replaced or upgraded.
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall announces Norwegian vehicle order
4th April 2014
Rheinmetall will supply the armed forces of Norway with a new fleet of logistical vehicles under a new order worth over €100 million. The contract …
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Land Warfare
Improved exits for US Marine Corps Cougar vehicles
1st April 2014
General Dynamics Land Systems - Force Protection is to deliver new egress upgrade kits to the US Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico for the …
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Land Warfare
Quantico Tactical receives US $10 billion IDIQ contract
1st April 2014
Quantico Tactical will provide a range of special operational equipment to the US military under a five-year $10 billion IDIQ contract awarded by the Defense …
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Land Warfare
UK MoD issues Saab DFWES support contract
31st March 2014
Saab has signed on to support the British Army’s Direct Fire Weapon Effects Simulator System (DFWES) under a new contract with the UK Ministry of …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: Hernon provides ammo sealant kits for Chile
31st March 2014
New ammunition sealant dispensing systems are to be installed at FAMAE’s ammunition manufacturing factory near Santiago, Chile. Tom Bray, engineering manager for Hernon Manufacturing, an …
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Qatar announces $24 billion in defence contracts
28th March 2014
The Qatar Armed Forces has awarded an estimated $24 billion in defence contracts for the purchase of tanks, helicopters, missiles and other weapons, it was …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: Ruag proposes Leopard upgrade
28th March 2014
The Chilean Army is in the study phase of potential mid-life upgrade (MLU) for its Leopard 2A4 MBTs and Ruag is proposing its MLU package, …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: IWI contracted for Chilean rifle
28th March 2014
The Chilean Army has selected the ACE N-C 5.56mm x 45mm rifle from Israeli Weapons Industries (IW), Shephard has learned. Natan Hendler, VP of marketing …
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Military Logistics
DRS wins USAF cargo loader support contract
28th March 2014
DRS Technologies will perform work to support the US Air Force’s 60K Tunner Aircraft Cargo Loader under a new contract announced on 27 March. The …
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Land Warfare
Cassidian Optronics wins military vehicle optronics contract
27th March 2014
Under an order announced on 26 March, Cassidian Optronics will supply vision equipment to Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall Defence Electronics to be installed on battle …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall signs South African air defence contract
27th March 2014
Rheinmetall will perform work to support South Africa’s programme to modernise its existing air defence systems under a new contract announced on 27 March. The …
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Land Warfare
UK advances Army 2020 plan
27th March 2014
The UK Ministry of Defence has implemented the first phase of its Army 2020 re-structuring programme with the launch of Force Troops Command (FTC), which …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: Polaris markets ultralight ATV
26th March 2014
Polaris Defense is displaying its MRZR-2 all-terrain vehicle at the FIDAE exhibition from 25-30 March. A spokesman from the company told Shephard that there are …
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Military Logistics
FIDAE: Mercedes offers latest military trucks in Chile
26th March 2014
Mercedes-Benz is showcasing its presence in Chile by displaying four trucks at the FIDAE 2014 exhibition. The company has on display its Zetros 2733 6x6 …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: Argentine rocket launcher showcased
26th March 2014
The new Lanzacohetes CP-30 multiple rocket launcher (MRL) being developed in Argentina has been placed on display at FIDAE 2014. A spokesman from the Argentine …
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Land Warfare
FIDAE: FAMAE offers new rocket artillery
26th March 2014
The Chilean defence manufacturing and logistics organisation FAMAE is displaying a new multiple launch rocket system at FIDAE 2014. Developed in conjunction with Israeli defence …
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Digital Battlespace
DIMDEX: Selex eyes Middle Eastern EW sales
25th March 2014
Selex ES is considering plans to launch an Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) centre in the Middle East, according to company executives. Speaking to Shephard …
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Land Warfare
Selex ES wins Italian Army Future Soldier contracts
25th March 2014
Selex ES has signed two new contracts with the Italian Army to supply SWave Software Defined Radio (SDR) portable terminals and Tactical Mobility Night Vision …
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Digital Battlespace
MDA bags Canadian CP-140 Aurora radar contract
24th March 2014
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) will provide the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) with eight radar surveillance systems for integration into the Royal Canadian …
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