EU Kicks Off ARTUS Project
On 10 February, an online meeting kicked off the EU’s ARTUS project. The project is part of the EU’s €19 million Preparatory Action on Defense Research (run by the European… Continue reading "EU Kicks Off ARTUS Project"
Category: Ground Vehicles
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BAE Systems Respond To Mobile Protected Firepower Trial No-Show Reports
BAE Systems has issued a response to media reports that it had yet to deliver prototypes of its Mobile Protected Firepower vehicles for US Army evaluation. The company confirmed that… Continue reading "BAE Systems Respond To Mobile Protected Firepower Trial No-Show Reports"
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Nigeria Deploys New Chinese VT-4 Tanks in Fight Against Boko Haram
In mid-January, the new Chinese Main Battle Tank VT-4 went through its baptism of fire in Nigeria. The Nigerian military conducted an operation against Boko Haram, also known as Islamic… Continue reading "Nigeria Deploys New Chinese VT-4 Tanks in Fight Against Boko Haram"
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International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Evolving Threats, Evolving Leaders
United States Army Training and Doctrine Command’s (TRADOC) Deputy Commanding General, Lieutenant General Theodore D. Martin, gave a presentation at International Armoured Vehicles 2021 on some concepts TRADOC has for… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Evolving Threats, Evolving Leaders"
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International Armoured Vehicles 2021: VCR Dragon 8×8 Update
The Spanish Army held a presentation on their VCR (Vehiculos de Combate sobre Ruedas, or Wheeled Combat Vehicle) Dragon during International Armoured Vehicles 2021, providing updates on the current status… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: VCR Dragon 8×8 Update"
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BAE Systems Wins Contracts From USMC and the Dutch and Belgian Navies
BAE Systems have recently snatched up some juicy contracts. Including 36 New Amphibious Vehicles for the United States Marines and 12 Bofors 40 Mk4 40mm naval guns for the Dutch… Continue reading "BAE Systems Wins Contracts From USMC and the Dutch and Belgian Navies"
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International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Technology Demonstrator 6 Update
The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory held a presentation during International Armoured Vehicles 2021, providing updates on the Dstl’s Technology Demonstrator 6 hybrid electric drive project.… Continue reading "International Armoured Vehicles 2021: Technology Demonstrator 6 Update"
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Australia Looks to Modernize Amphibious Fleet
Currently equipped with Vietnam War-era vehicles such as the LCM-8 and the LARC-V, Australia is planning to modernize its amphibious fleet as part of an $800 million program. One type… Continue reading "Australia Looks to Modernize Amphibious Fleet"
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Leonardo DRS Awarded $600 Million Contract for U.S. Army IM-SHORAD Air Defense
Leonardo DRS has received an initial contract award for 28 Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) Mission Equipment Packages (MEP) from General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). The award is the… Continue reading "Leonardo DRS Awarded $600 Million Contract for U.S. Army IM-SHORAD Air Defense"
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Hanwha Defense Launches AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Hanwha Defense Australia has officially launched its AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle, ahead of the delivery of three Redback prototypes for evaluation in Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 3 program. As… Continue reading "Hanwha Defense Launches AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle"