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AUSA 2017: Bassett talks army modernisation (video)
Maj Gen David Bassett, Program Executive Officer of Ground Combat Systems, speaks with Shephard about the US Army's modernisation, budgetary challenges and the next-generation of combat …
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AUSA 2017: AMPV for the modern soldier (video)
BAE Systems displayed the general purpose variant of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army at AUSA. Mike Signorelli, deputy and VP strategy …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Revision unveils latest tactical communications headset
Revision Military has introduced a new tactical communications headset system, SenSys ComCentr2, to its line of integrated soldier system products. After first unveiling the system at …
Military Logistics
AUSA 2017: JCB reveals military XR-M (video)
JCB showcased its XR-M solution to the US Army for the first time at this year's AUSA exhibition in Washington DC.Chris Giorgianni, VP of government …
Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: US Army eyes Nightwarden
Alongside showcasing its Nightwarden UAS to the US Army for the first time at AUSA, Textron Systems has also made gains with its Shadow V2 …
Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Show review (video)
Land warfare editor, Grant Turnbull, talks through the hot topics from AUSA 2017 in Washington including short range air defence technologies, active protection systems and …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: Redkite-I soars to final testing
11th October 2017
A new wide-area sensor payload developed for Insitu’s Integrator UAS is expected to complete final testing this year, paving the way for operators to begin …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: GM SURUS about UGVs
11th October 2017
GM has unveiled its Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure (SURUS), a large multipurpose hydrogen-electric UGV at the AUSA exhibition in Washington DC. Based on commercial …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Leonardo leads the fight against UAS threat
11th October 2017
Under an urgent requirement for the US Army Leonardo DRS has been awarded a $42 million contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The C-UAS …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: Raytheon demos helicopter landing precision
11th October 2017
Raytheon is showcasing a concept of its precision approach and landing technology for helicopters to the US Army at AUSA 2017 in Washington DC. A …
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Military Logistics
AUSA 2017: Ammo plant accident fuels innovation
11th October 2017
Delivering more than 1.6 billion small and medium caliber bullets in 2016 – 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .50 caliber and some 20mm – the Lake City Army …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Stryker strikes back (video)
11th October 2017
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) displayed two variants of its Stryker vehicle at AUSA 2017, one equipped with a short-range air defence system and the …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: Lakota readies for training takeover
11th October 2017
As another UH-72A Lakota is delivered to the US Army, the platform is now entering the final stages of fully replacing the TH-67 Creek as the service's principal …
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Military Logistics
AUSA 2017: Ukraine highlights logistics shortfall
11th October 2017
Representatives from Ukraine’s defence industry have credited logistics problems for many of their 2014 losses against the Russian Federation. Speaking at AUSA, the representatives identified …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: MPF moves forward with draft RFP
10th October 2017
The US Army has released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for its Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) requirement, with industry likely to respond with feedback this week. …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: M134 to expand global footprint
10th October 2017
Profense, manufacturers of the M134 minigun, is looking to expand its global footprint in the next 12 months as interest grows in the weapons system. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Next-generation UAVs detailed (video)
10th October 2017
Aerovironment has detailed the latest iterations of its Puma and Raven UAS, with new datalink security, EO/IR and RF payloads and upgraded avionics module. Shephard spoke with …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Army looks to expedite APS fielding
10th October 2017
US Army leaders have revealed their intention to speed up the acquisition of active protection systems for the M1A2 Abrams tank, with the service now …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Skyhunter ready for US Army (video)
10th October 2017
Raytheon is showcasing its US variant of the Israeli Iron Dome missile defence solution, known as the Skyhunter, to the US Army at AUSA 2017. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Nomad wanders to Washington
10th October 2017
Northrop Grumman displayed the Andros Nomad UGV for the first time at the AUSA 2017 exhibition in Washington DC. The UGV is part of the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: SMET contender bares its fangs
10th October 2017
HDT Global has unveiled a new UGV at AUSA in Washington DC, one of ten platforms that competed recently at the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose …
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Special Operations
AUSA 2017: SOCOM gets new vehicle camouflage
10th October 2017
US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has started to receive deliveries of a new camouflage system for its lightweight ground vehicles. The new system is being …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Silenthawk motorbike makes moves (video)
10th October 2017
Logos Technologies showcases its prototype hybrid-electric motorcycle designed for elite forces at AUSA 2017 in Washington DC. Shephard spoke with lead engineer, Alex Dzwill, about the …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: US Army to field C-UAS radar
10th October 2017
The US Army’s AN/TPQ-53 radar used to detect and locate enemy in-direct fire is expected to be ready for fielding with an expanded counter-UAS capability …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: UH-60V digital cockpit moving to next stage
9th October 2017
The US Army initiative for the UH-60V Black Hawk integrated avionics suite is well underway as Northrop Grumman modernises the UH-60L cockpit to the V-Model …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: BAE showcases SHORAD for Bradley (video)
9th October 2017
BAE System has brought its concept of the Bradley IFV equipped with its maneuver short range air defence (M-SHORAD) solution. Shephard spoke with Mark Signorelli, deputy and VP …
AUSA Annual 2017 News
Shephard Media reports from AUSA Annual 2017, described as the largest landpower exposition and professional development forum in North America.
Many thanks to sponsor Textron Systems. Their support means all our news and video content during the show is free to view.
If you are the show, make sure to visit us at Booth 6247.
To get in touch with the news team, contact:
Grant Turnbull: grant.t@shephardmedia.com and @grantturnbull_
