The German Bundeswehr has expanded to €4 billion an existing framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of tank ammunition. The order underscores Rheinmetall’s role as a major supplier of 120mm tank ammunition to the German armed forces. It also reflects the German military’s commitment to rebuilding its capabilities and …
Read More »Romania Orders Polaris DAGOR Ultralight Tactical Vehicles
Polaris Government and Defense has been awarded a contract to provide its DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicle to Romania. More than 50 of the off-road and internally transportable vehicles will deliver enhanced tactical mobility to Romanian Armed Forces for current and emerging threats. Romania, a NATO member country, will receive the …
Read More »Caracal: Germany and the Netherlands enter €1.9 billion framework contract with Rheinmetall for 3,058 airmobile vehicles
The German and Dutch armed forces have contracted with Rheinmetall to supply up to 3,058 Caracal airmobile platforms. Worth up €1.9 billion, the multiyear framework contract includes up to 2,054 vehicles earmarked for Germany and 1,004 for the Netherlands. As a first step, a firm order from the framework contract …
Read More »Successful live-fire testing and demo of the Remote Turret 60-Boxer in Norway
There is an increasing trend for military Land Forces around the World to replace manned crew-served weapon systems on vehicles, with remote controlled weapon systems, to improve crew protection, improve precision and reduce collateral damage, provide enhanced situational awareness and to increase the lethality of fielded weapon systems. This has …
Read More »Milrem Robotics Excelles at 1st-of-its-kind Ground Robotics Autonomy Trials
Europe’s leading robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) developer Milrem Robotics’ unmanned ground system THeMIS equipped with the company’s intelligent functions kit MIFIK, excelled at comprehensive first-of-its-kind autonomy trials organized by the Estonian Military Academy. Last week, under the leadership of the Estonian Military Academy and the supervision of defence and …
Read More »Saudi Arabia Tops Global Rankings in Military Vehicles and Armored Might
According to the report published by “Global Firepower,” the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranks first among Arab countries and eighth globally in terms of the strength of its military vehicles and armored vehicles. Saudi Arabia has surpassed several regional and global powers in this aspect. Armored vehicles are one of …
Read More »Vegvisir demonstrates impressive capability ahead of product launch
The Estonian-Croatian start-up Vegvisir has generated significant industry attention with its innovative Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System. According to the head of the company, several field tests and the most recent successful demo carried out with the Croatian Ministry of Defence have given the company the opportunity to prove its …
Read More »BAE and ELTA Systems successfully test manned-unmanned teaming requirements on ACV
BAE Systems has successfully tested manned- unmanned teaming (MUM-T) on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) C4UAS as a technology demonstration using IAI/ELTA Systems Ltd’s Rex MK II Unmanned Infantry Combat Support System. The teaming technology enhances mission effectiveness through greater situational awareness and decision making capabilities. The successful demonstration of …
Read More »OSHKOSH DEFENSE EXHIBITS DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLGIES AT MODERN DAY MARINE 2023
Oshkosh Defense LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is exhibiting at Modern Day Marine in Washington, D.C. from June 27-30, 2023. On display is the highly versatile Oshkosh Defense Special Purpose All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) and the autonomous, flexible Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV). Special Purpose All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV): The Oshkosh S-ATV was …
Read More »General Dynamics Land Systems receives $712 million order for Stryker DVHA1 vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems announced that it has been awarded a $712.3 million order by the U.S. Army for 300 Stryker DVHA1 vehicles. This latest order comes under a five-year contract signed in 2020 that includes an option for a sixth year. The Army is pursuing enhanced survivability and capability in its …
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