Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV to collaborate on land systems
New agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.
France is increasing its efforts to simplify and optimise infantry operations by improving the routine use of network technology.
In early February, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced that four digital innovations will be added into the French Army: a multi-constellation GNSS receiver, a fully secured tablet and two indigenously developed software applications for use by SIMMT (the maintenance management authority within the army).
The Plug and Play Positioning and Timing System (P3TS) is a low-cost GNSS receiver. It is integrated into the Scorpion programme for French combined-arms tactical troops and makes it possible to geolocate allied vehicles,
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New agreement between Singapore’s DSTA and Sweden’s FMV signals deepening cooperation on land systems, with potential focus on counter-UAS and mobile air defence solutions.
Launched at the initiative of the French and German governments, the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project aims to replace the German Leopard 2 and French Leclerc main battle tanks with a multi-platform ground combat system by 2040.
Developed by a Thales UK-led industry consortium, the demonstrator has been designed to explore the potential of radiofrequency weapons for the UK Armed Forces and is being trialled by the British Army.
The 600-missiles will be used to expand the Moroccan armed forces’ short range air defence capabilities.
The joint venture between Hanwha Aerospace and Poland’s WB Group will see them locally produce CGR80 missiles for the Homar-K multiple rocket launch system, with the first batch produced by 2028.
The M777 155mm lightweight howitzer is in service with more than six countries and has been heavily used in Ukraine. The latest contract is part of an effort to restart the manufacture of M777 towed howitzers.