The overlooked ally: Canadian support for Ukraine surpasses some European partners
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada has committed more military assistance than France in terms of GDP.
The US Army has awarded Chemring Ordnance a contract modification for its Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS). The $15.4 million modification brings the total contract value to over $125 million.
APOBS provides soldiers the capability to safely clear a footpath through anti-personnel mines and multi-strand wire obstacles with a one-shot, expendable linear demolition charge. The self-contained system can be transported and deployed by a two-person team.
Michael Quesenberry, president, Chemring Ordnance, said: 'We are delighted in the US Army customer’s continued confidence in Chemring to provide protection for their soldiers and marines.'
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada has committed more military assistance than France in terms of GDP.
The proposed enhancements could better position the French Army’s armoured infantry fighting vehicle for future export campaigns.
The US Army’s Medium Modular Equipment Transport Trailer (M-METT) programme is planned to provide a platform between Increment II of Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport and the Palletized Load System.
Technology that enables armed forces to leverage existing network infrastructure can be a game-changer in many combat scenarios.
An effort to develop a new European main battle tank has passed several milestones on the road to a Preliminary Design Review which is expected within two years.
The British Army’s Ajax armoured personnel carrier has a chequered history but hopes were high when Initial Operating Capability was declared last year. More problems saw operations suspended but the MoD reports it has identified the problems and short- and medium-term solutions.