A new suspension system is being tested by the US Army at the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) which may go some way to alleviating the challenges faced by the already… Continue reading "New Suspension for Bradley Trials Platform"
Two decades ago the US Army began the replacement program for the Bradley IFV (infantry fighting vehicle). This week, the latest attempt, the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme was… Continue reading "What Next for the US Army’s Bradley Replacement?"
The Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN), part of the fledgling Battle Management Command and Communication program, is looking to industry to develop new ground station platforms. Army noted that… Continue reading "New US Army Ground Station Requirement for TITAN"
US Army soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division are acting as the ‘test-bed’ for the latest generation of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) being developed… Continue reading "Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars Being Tested by US Army"
The Royal Thai Army is moving ever closer to receiving eight AH-6i Little Bird light attack/reconnaissance helicopters. The Thai deal is the first to emerge from a US Army request… Continue reading "Armed ‘Little Birds’ for Thailand"
On September 30, 2019, the Polish Ministry of National Defense signed contracts to officially begin the production of Poland’s next-generation MSBS “Grot” assault rifles and the VIS 100 pistol for… Continue reading "Poland Signs Major Contract for MSBS GROT Rifles and VIS 100 Pistols"
A pair of M113AS4 tracked armoured personnel carriers (APCs) will be modified for remote control as part of the Australian Army’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Strategy with the stated… Continue reading "Australian Army Orders Autonomous M113AS4s from BAE Systems as Tech Test Beds"
Australia’s Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) is set for a major cash infusion with news that the first $500 million AUD of an expected $3 billion AUD has been approved to… Continue reading "Big Budget Increase for Aussie Special Operations"
During a media day in the run-up to Army Future Commands declaration of Full Operational Capability on July 31st, Brig. Gen. Richard Coffman highlighted his vision for the Army’s robotic… Continue reading "US Army Releases Details on a Phased Plan for Robotic Combat Vehicles"
Formerly known as the M1A2 SEPv3, the latest iteration of the US Abrams main battle tank has now been officially re-designated the M1A2C. The C model boasts a range of… Continue reading "The Upgraded Abrams – Now Officially the M1A2C"