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Eurosatory 2018: Israeli firms display armoured vehicle concepts
Two Israeli companies, Carmor Integrated Vehicle Solutions and Plasan, highlighted their new high mobility armoured vehicle concepts at Eurosatory 2018. Carmor unveiled the initial prototype of …
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Eurosatory 2018: Industry experts on the next generation armoured vehicle (video)
At Eurosatory 2018 Shephard spoke to a number of industry experts on what technology and capabilities they believe will define the next generation of armoured …
Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Lithuania receives first Boxer IFVs
Lithuania has taken delivery of it first two pre-series Boxer prototypes configured as heavily-armed IFVs, with series production of the initial batch of vehicles also …
Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Supacat delivers Norway's first HMT vehicle (video)
Following Supacat's first delivery of the HMT Extenda vehicle to the Norweigan Armed Forces, Shephard spoke with Supacat's CEO about the company's ongoing programmes.
Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2018: New logistics solutions on show
Logistics specialists WEW and GOFA launched new products for fuel and water logistics at Eurosatory, with the companies anticipating significant growth in the market in …
Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Polish company Concept makes debut
Polish company Concept has made its debut at Eurosatory in Paris showcasing a range of vehicles for special, mechanised and reconnaissance forces. The Bielsko-Biala based …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Milrem ups the ante with anti-tank missile integration
7th June 2018
Milrem Robotics is set to be one of the most represented UGV manufacturers at this year’s Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris. Four of the Estonian …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Warmate fires in combat exercise
6th June 2018
Polish Armed Forces conducted first combat use exercise of Warmate loitering munitions in late May this year. The exercise took place at the Nowa Deba …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Jaguar unveiled (video)
5th June 2018
Ahead of Eurosatory 2018 the first EBRC Jaguar 6x6 vehicle prototypes, developed as part of the French Army’s ambitious Scorpion modernisation programme, was rolled out to the press. Shephard …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2018: Nexter reveals weaponised robot (video)
5th June 2018
Nexter has teamed up with Milrem to develop a UGV with a 20mm weapon system integrated onto the tracked platform. This is the first time …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Event expectations (video)
5th June 2018
Eurosatory 2018 promises new vehicles and the latest in defence equipment with European nations looking to increase defence spending. Grant Turnbull, editor at Shephard Media, …
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Defence Notes
Eurosatory 2018: European defence spending keeps on rising (video)
5th June 2018
Since 2014 average European defence spending has risen year-on-year, now accounting for 20% of total global military expenditure. The most dramatic increase in spending emanated …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: European land modernisation (video)
5th June 2018
In recent years European armies have invested heavily in updating legacy land platforms and acquiring new advanced capabilities. The Boxer 8x8 has proved a popular …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: French CT40 firing trials to begin
4th June 2018
The first manned firing trials of the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (CTAS) for the French Army’s new Jaguar 6x6 vehicle are expected to take …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Finnish land modernisation rolls on
4th June 2018
Sharing a border of over 1,300km with Russia - as well as a turbulent history - Finland is once again finding itself in a precarious …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Serbia starts firing trials of Aleksandar
4th June 2018
Serbian company Yugoimport has commenced initial firing trials of their latest Aleksandar 155mm/52cal self-propelled (SP) artillery system. This is being marketed with two 155 mm/52cal …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2018: FLIR adopts ambitious growth strategy
4th June 2018
Soldier modernisation programmes pursued by militaries around the world offer lucrative opportunities for producers of advanced sensing solutions. Providing essential technology for both modern soldier …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Italy to finally order new tank destroyers
4th June 2018
After years of delay caused by budgetary uncertainty, the Italian Army is expected to sign a contract that will finally kick start low-rate production of …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: More details emerge on Nexter's VBMR-L
4th June 2018
The industry team responsible for delivering the French Army’s new VBMR Light 4x4 have revealed more details about the clean-sheet platform, which is being procured …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Bulgarian 8x8 competition to be launched soon
4th June 2018
With the Bulgarian government busily preparing to launch a competitive procurement for new armoured vehicles, aspiring manufacturers showcased their products at the recent HEMUS defence …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: French Army vehicle increase to get green light
4th June 2018
French lawmakers are expected to give final approval in the coming weeks to increase the country’s defence budget and pump even more money into the …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Jaguars roar onto the scene
4th June 2018
Just over three years since the contract for their development was signed, the first EBRC Jaguar 6x6 vehicle prototypes developed as part of the French …