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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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Defence Notes
AUSA 2017: US Army readies for ‘significant restructure’
9th October 2017
Senior US Army leaders have laid out six key priorities it will focus on in order to ensure the force is capable of winning future …
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2017: Ukraine shows military might via US partnerships
9th October 2017
The Ukrainian defence industry has grown in strength since Russia's invasion in 2014, military and industry officials noted at an AUSA 2017 press conference in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Roboteam unleashes to Tigr (video)
9th October 2017
Roboteam showcased its new UGV, the Tigr, for the first time at AUSA 2017. Shephard spoke with Shahar Abuhazira, CEO at Roboteam, about the new platform.
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: Next-generation sensors ordered for Apache
9th October 2017
Lockheed Martin has a secured a $337 million deal to supply Apache modernised target acquisition designation sight/pilot night vision (M-TADS/PNVS) sensor systems to the US, …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Industry gears up for SHORAD requirement
9th October 2017
US Army leaders in search of a new short-range air defence (SHORAD) system might be a little spoilt for choice at this year’s AUSA, as …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Hot topics (video)
9th October 2017
Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, highlights some of the key technologies at this year's AUSA, including short range air defence systems, UGVs and active …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: SAIC partnership to compete for MPF contract
8th October 2017
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has announced it will develop combat vehicle prototypes to meet the US Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) requirement. The announcement on 5 …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Army modernisation proves lucrative for BAE
6th October 2017
As prime contractor for several vehicle modernisation programmes with the US Army, BAE Systems is expected to see a significant ramp up in work over …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: BAE talks M777 howitzer (video)
6th October 2017
BAE Systems' M777 Howitzer has been in service for many decades but the company is continuing to develop the system as new customers come online. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: What to expect (video)
6th October 2017
As Shephard prepares for this year's AUSA exhibition in Washington DC, Land Warfare International editor Grant Turnbull sits down with Beth Maundrill to discuss the …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: Army ramps up overmatch capabilities (video)
6th October 2017
As the US Army looks to retain its overmatch capabilities with various new vehicle programmes ad modernisations, Shephard looks at some of the key developments for the …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: FVL progress on point (video)
6th October 2017
The US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programme seeks to shape the services helicopter fleet of the future. Dan Bailey, programme director for JMR/FVL with …
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Training
AUSA 2017: Meggitt eyes export training market
6th October 2017
With Meggitt Training Systems delivery of the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II to the US Army continuing apace, attention now turns towards the export market. …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: US Army vehicle budget 'deeply stretched'
4th October 2017
With the US Army running a 1980s-vintage amoured vehicle fleet, the service is concentrating efforts on major upgrades as well as how platforms such as …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: US Army tests MANET counter-UAS solution
3rd October 2017
Radio manufacturer Rajant Corporation has disclosed details of a Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) counter-UAS solution currently undergoing evaluation with the US Army’s Program Manager for …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: 3M unveils new helmet
2nd October 2017
Ceradyne, a subsidiary of 3M, is launching its latest combat helmet at AUSA in Washington DC. Known as the Combat II Ballistic Helmet L110, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: Army unmanned convoy efforts leap forward
2nd October 2017
The US Army’s unmanned resupply effort has taken a step forward following demonstrations of the latest advancements in the Autonomous Ground Resupply (AGR) Science and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AUSA 2017: US Army advances robotic mule use
2nd October 2017
Ten unmanned systems will be taking part in the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme with trials currently taking place at Fort Benning, …
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Defence Helicopter
AUSA 2017: Bell to fly Valor soon
2nd October 2017
The Bell Helicopter V-280 Valor is due to fly imminently as the vehicle is now 100% complete. The FVL technology demonstrator aircraft is being built …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: Resurgence of the HF radio
2nd October 2017
As military users look to High Frequency (HF) radio technology to support operations in SATCOM denied areas, radio manufacturer Harris will soon deliver its 1,000th …
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_
