BAE Systems displayed the CV90 with the new D-Series turret for the first time at DSEI 2021. The turret was selected by the Royal Netherlands Army as part of their… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: CV90 with New D-Series Turret Unveiled"
Leonardo is putting forward its latest-generation military AW149 helicopter for the British Army’s New Medium Helicopter requirement focused on replacing the Puma. At DSEI 2021 Leonardo highlighted nine UK-based suppliers… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Leonardo Unveil UK Medium Helicopter Bid Team"
Milrem Robotics have announced a number of new partnerships at DSEI 2021. Milrem and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace are set to develop a new Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) – Nordic… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Milrem Robotics Announce New THeMIS UGV Partnerships"
At this week’s DSEI 2021 exposition French automotive company Texelis’ stand was dominated by a transparent full-scale model housing the components of their MR400 mechanical and mobility kit. The MR400… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Texelis Display MR400 AFV Mobility Kit"
BAE Systems have partnered with another UK company, Malloy Aeronautics, to unveil the T-650, a potentially class-leading heavy lift drone. The T-650 concept vehicle was displayed for the first time… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: BAE Systems Unveils Torpedo Carrying Drone"
In a key development milestone UK-based military aircraft developer AERALIS have signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls Royce to meet the company’s propulsion needs. AERALIS have developed designs for… Continue reading "Modular Light Jet Developer AERALIS Signs Up Rolls Royce"
The United Kingdom’s Special Operations Brigade is seeking a new personal weapon. Currently, elements across the UK’s special forces are equipped with a mixture of L119A1/A2 carbines and L85A2 rifles.… Continue reading "UK Seeking New ‘Army Special Operations Brigade Rifle’"
The US Army’s ongoing Next Generation Squad Weapon program has spawned capable designs from three companies. While the NGSW program has not yet selected a winner it was inevitable that… Continue reading "Aquaterro To Offer SIG Next Gen Weapons To Australian Army"
FN America have been awarded a $92 million contract by the US Army to produce M240 series general purpose machine guns. The firm fixed price contract awarded 8 June calls… Continue reading "FN America Awarded US Army Contract to Produce New M240s"
True Velocity have made a very interesting announcement about their 6.8 TVCM ammunition which was originally developed for the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program. True Velocity have successfully… Continue reading "True Velocity Extends the Benefits of their ‘Next Gen’ 6.8 TVCM ammunition to Currently Fielded Weapons"