This contract includes support for a variety of MDC5ISR products including small craft, transportable systems, en-route communication systems, and intra-platform systems The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth approximately $86 million to continue supporting its Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance …
Read More »Artillery Ammunition for Spanish Army: Rheinmetall Wins EUR208M Order
The Spanish government has commissioned Rheinmetall, the world’s largest manufacturer of artillery ammunition, to supply a total of 94,200 155mm rounds. The framework agreement concluded for this purpose has a volume of around €208 million. The artillery rounds are to be delivered to the Spanish army between the end of …
Read More »BAE Systems has delivered a first-in-its-kind Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Turreted Mortar prototype to the U.S. Army
The prototype showcases a newly designed top plate system—the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP)—that allows for the easy installation of a variety of turrets. This vehicle prototype is also outfitted with the Patria NEMO remote-controlled 120mm turreted mortar system. The result of a rapid collaborative technology investment effort involving the …
Read More »GM Defense Completes United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Summer Trials
GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), announced its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) completed the 2023 UAE Armed Forces Summer Trials hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Maintenance Corps. Held over several days, Summer Trials evaluates whether vehicles can meet the technical and tactical needs of …
Read More »MBDA at DIMDEX: securing the future thanks to high tech defence
As MBDA attends the eight edition of DIMDEX (Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference – Hall 4, stand n. 108), by reaffirming its long-term and consistent commitment to this key event as a Gold Sponsor, the company continues to focus on high tech defence. MBDA can rely on a long-standing …
Read More »DIMDEX 2024: Nexter offers the VBCI to renew the Qatar infantry units
Nexter proposes a 100% French solution offering the latest evolution of the combat-proven French Infantery Fighting Vehicle (VBCI MkII) to strengthen the Qatar Armed Forces. The French proposal contributes to develop the Qatar Emiri Defence Industrial and Technology Base in line with the 2030 vision for Qatar: a final assembly …
Read More »Hensoldt supplies all-round vision system for self-propelled wheeled howitzer from KNDS
The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has sold its all-round vision system SETAS (See Through Armour System) for the first time. The customer is KNDS in Germany. The order comprises a total of 54 units. The order value is in the double-digit million range. SETAS will be integrated into the customer’s …
Read More »Nexter qualifies the new SHARD 120mm APFSDS tank ammunition
SHARD was designed by KNDS to bring 120mm APFSDS tungsten alloy ammunition to the next level of performance against all modern MBT and armoured threats in the present and future battlefields. Its capacities are unprecedented for this kind of ammunition: Penetration is increased by 15% while ensuring a low level …
Read More »Mobile air defence: Rheinmetall to supply the Bundeswehr with Skyranger 30 on Boxer platform
The Bundeswehr has tasked Rheinmetall with another important air defence project. The Düsseldorf-based Group will soon be supplying the German armed forces with the Skyranger 30 mobile air defence system. Worth €595 million (including value added tax), the contract encompasses delivery of a prototype and another 18 series production vehicles. …
Read More »Damen unveils new Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) to meet today’s defence & security challenges
Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a new ship design based on modern defence and security requirements. The Multi-Purpose Support Ship (MPSS) has been co-developed with the Portuguese Navy, the vessel’s launching customer. It is a solution for the increasing use of drone technology in combat and surveillance. In addition to …
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