AUSA 2024 News

AUSA 2024 News Hide

Polaris upgrades MRZR for heavier payloads and announces US Air Force contracts

A reinforced version of the 6x6 MRZR ultra-light mobility vehicle can transport a payload of approximately 1,360kg and munitions such as Northrop Grumman’s Jackal.
EOS looks to improve CUAS capability as further development and deployment continue

EOS Defense Systems remote weapon stations (RWS) have been in service in Ukraine. The company has seen users deploy it for CUAS roles in a war where drones have been heavily used.

Defence Insight Briefs: The analyst view of the UGV market (video)

Oshkosh Defense continues work on Stryker weapon system fixes

Oshkosh Defense has faced a series of delays due to trial issues with just 100 of 269 contracted Stryker Medium Calibre Weapon Systems having been delivered to the US Army so far.

WaveAerospace aims to launch production of new UAS platforms in 2025

WaveAerospace has been showcasing its MULE heavy-lift VTOL UAS, designed for contested logistics missions with a payload capacity of more than 40kg and up to four hours of endurance, while also introducing Huntress, a fast multirotor UAS. Both will be expected to enter production by 2025.

Land Warfare

General Atomics’ Long-Range Manoeuvring Projectile nears testing

Designed for launch from 155mm conventional artillery systems, General Atomics’ latest missile could reach low-rate initial production by 2026.

Land Warfare

Defence Insight Briefs: The analyst view of the UGV market (video)

The market for uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) is rapidly evolving, with profound implications for future military operations. As we look to the coming decade, the potential for these autonomous platforms to redefine the battlefield is immense.

Land Warfare

Sustaining firepower: The challenges of supplying frontline artillery ammunition

14th October 2024

Uncover the hidden logistical challenges of keeping Ukraine’s artillery firing, as nations ramp up ammunition production and explore advanced resupply solutions to balance capability, survivability and cost.
Land Warfare

US Army orders 40 AMPVs under $184 million contract

14th October 2024

BAE Systems’ Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) was developed in response to a US Army requirement for a platform to replace M113s. The latest order is in addition to a full-rate production contract.
Air Warfare

AUSA 2024: UVision USA unveils multi-launch munition system

11th October 2024

UVision’s Hero-120 is one of a family of loitering munitions developed by the company. The Hero 120 has been ordered in the thousands for US forces including to meet the USMC’s Organic Precision Fire Mounted requirement.
Land Warfare

GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024

10th October 2024

The company added improvements to the platform in order to enable it to hide in plain sight.
Land Warfare

S-MET competitors outline bids

8th October 2024

The US Army’s Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport Increment II (S-MET II) is a follow-on from S-MET Increment I (S-MET I) and will provide a larger and more capable vehicle.
Land Warfare

Lithuania turns to Saab and Kongsberg to improve air defences

4th October 2024

Lithuania has placed a second order for Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) systems and expects to begin receiving systems from its first order next year.
Uncrewed Vehicles

AeroVironment to display eVTOL P550 at AUSA 2024

4th October 2024

AeroVironment’s portfolio will grow thanks to the eVTOL P550 aimed at battalion-level tactical forces.
Land Warfare

Tata to build IFVs in North Africa

3rd October 2024

The Wheeled Amphibious Armoured Platform (WhAP) was designed to meet an Indian Army requirement. Only six have been ordered by India and it is likely the US Stryker may be purchased instead.
Land Warfare

AUSA 2024 preview: Vehicles to take centre stage as competitions heat up

3rd October 2024

The Association of the US Army’s flagship conference and exhibition, the largest defence trade show in the US, returns on 14 October presenting one of the few chances for companies to publicly put their platforms to an audience of US decision-makers. Shephard takes a look at what’s in store for 2024.