Land Warfare

US services test wearable tech to improve soldier’s performance

Developed by the USC Institute for Creative Technologies, the Lightning Platform is an app to assess warfighters’ physiology, metabolism and mental and cognitive status.

Land Warfare

Romania opens the chequebook and reorganises as it watches Russian aggression

Romania is retiring old systems, some Soviet, and replacing them with western equipment from countries such as Sweden and Turkey and boosting existing modern fleets.

Naval Warfare

UK and US marines train to guard nuclear deterrent submarines

The Autumn round of Tartan Eagle training just concluded in Scotland.

Land Warfare

CV90 delivery to Slovakia imminent

Slovakia is undergoing a radical refresh of its equipment, like many central and eastern European countries, and the arrival of new vehicles will form a substantial part of this.

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Land Warfare

Does new Russian equipment sighted in Ukraine reflect expediency or policy shifts?

8th November 2022

Deployment of new equipment to Ukraine may reflect efforts by the Russian defence industry to overcome materiel shortages, while buying time for restructuring and adjusting to new conditions.
Land Warfare

US, Dutch, and Czechs partner to supply T-72B tanks to Ukraine

7th November 2022

The US and Netherlands will each provide funding for 45 T-72B tanks from stocks in the Czech Republic to Ukraine under the trilateral agreement.
Defence Notes

How has the war in Ukraine changed the British Army’s strategy?

4th November 2022

The service has been giving signs that it intends to redirect its strategy to succeed on tomorrow’s battlefield. From focusing on technology, the British Army is now preparing for a multi-domain and combat-mass scenario.
Land Warfare

New Zealand issues RfP for light and medium tactical vehicles

4th November 2022

New Zealand has is moving ahead as momentum gathers for a replacement of its nearly 20-year-old Pinzgauer tactical vehicle fleet.
Digital Battlespace

IAI debuts compact lightweight electronic warfare package

3rd November 2022

IAI's TacSense electronic intelligence package offers ESM capability for low-size, weight and power applications, such as dismounted troops and small uncrewed aerial systems.
Land Warfare

Europe sets ambitious goals for future tank technology

3rd November 2022

The European Defence Fund's 48-month Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems 2 (FAMOUS2) effort will cover design of concepts selected in the initial phase, with development of all-terrain and light-armoured vehicles and the modernisation of MBTs.
Land Warfare

Kongsberg on contract to extend CROWS production for US Army

3rd November 2022

Kongsberg has been awarded a five-year contract by the US Army for continued delivery of the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station.
Land Warfare

PT Pindad and Arquus show Anoa 3 APC at Indo Defence 2022

3rd November 2022

The collaboration between French and Indonesian vehicle makers has extended to 6x6 APCs.
Training

Australia joins UK Interflex training programme for Ukraine

2nd November 2022

Up to 70 Australian personnel will join other NATO allies in the UK to generate additional training capacity within the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Defence Notes

Multi-domain integration: Is Britain ready for the future?

2nd November 2022

Multi-domain integration and the importance of novel approaches were the main motifs of DSEI 2021. The UK Strategic Command reiterated the theme outlined in the Integrated Review: more is not always better. Can the UK compensate for the loss of numbers and capabilities?
Land Warfare

India seeks new sniper rifles with restricted RfP

2nd November 2022

India's requirement for nearly 5,000 sniper rifles has moved forward with the issue of a restricted RfP to local vendors.
Land Warfare

Ukraine poised to receive NASAMS air defence systems

1st November 2022

Kongsberg and Raytheon originally developed NASAMS to meet the requirements of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
Digital Battlespace

US Army advances on AI use cases for multi-domain scenarios

1st November 2022

By using soldiers’ feedback, the US Army has been progressing with the development of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and solutions to equip its troops and ground vehicles.
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems reveals OMFV design and prototype proposal

1st November 2022

BAE Systems is bidding for the US Army's Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme with a brand-new, purpose-built product to increase the vehicle's flexibility and capability to adapt in the future.
Land Warfare

Allen-Vanguard protects peacekeepers from unconventional threats

1st November 2022

Allen Vanguard has announced that it has completed the overhaul of 19 vehicles to provide increased RCIED and UAV protection.
Land Warfare

Elbit selected by Finland for radio comms contract

31st October 2022

Elbit Systems has received a $25 million contract from the Finnish Army to supply radio communications systems over s two-year period.
Training

Netherlands to continue training for Ukrainian recruits in the UK

31st October 2022

The Dutch defence minister said the ongoing training support for the invaded country consists of six elements and will strengthen and modernise the Ukrainian armed forces.
Digital Battlespace

UK forces to receive enhanced IED protection under multi-year project

31st October 2022

British troops, ground vehicles and military bases will receive new digital protection against remote and radio-controlled IEDs under a £45 million contract.
Land Warfare

BAE Systems sets out vision for next-generation combat vehicles

28th October 2022

BAE Systems is focusing on improving survivability, lethality and sustainability of new and in-service armoured platforms for the US military.