Germany joins CAVS vehicle programme’s research and development agreement
Germany has proceeded to the research and development agreement phase of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
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Mobilising artillery – developments, challenges and the Russo-Ukrainian war [LONG READ]
In 2022, Russia fired anywhere from 20 to 60,000 artillery rounds per day in Ukraine, amounting to approximately 12 million artillery rounds fired throughout the year.
RENK Group to open production site in India
RENK Group AG, a globally leading manufacturer of mission-critical drive solutions in military and civil end markets, is expanding its presence in India.
Kongsberg: PROTECTOR remote turret delivers firepower to U.S. Marine Corps
A new Amphibious Combat Vehicle that is undergoing testing by the U.S. Marine Corps includes a PROTECTOR remote turret (RT-20) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
Swedish Armed Forces set to strengthen NATO presence in Latvia
The Swedish Ministry of Defence announced a commitment of military support to NATO by planning the deployment of a battalion-sized force to Latvia.
NSPA delivers two BPz2 Recovery Vehicles to Lithuanian Armed Forces
On 11 April 2024, the NSPA delivered two modernized BPz2 Recovery Vehicles to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, expanding the fleet to four modernized BPz2.
Kongsberg to develop THOR Remote Control Terminal for the Norwegian Armed Forces
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (FMA) has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract to develop THOR Remote Control Terminal (tRCT).
Italy and France sign letter of intent to enhance European defence industry
Italy and France have taken a step towards bolstering the European defence industry by signing a letter of intent to establish a joint industrial hub for ground defence.
European defence industry to establish project company for MGCS
KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall AG, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales have officially embraced a groundbreaking agreement between France and Germany on the MGCS.
Breaking ground in European defence: the partnership between France and Germany paves the way for the next generation of battle tanks
France and Germany have solidified their commitment to promoting European defence capabilities by signing an agreement to develop a future battle tank system.
Patria enhances product development of CAVS programme with Finnish pre-series vehicles
Patria will advance the product development of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by acquiring three pre-series vehicles from the Finnish Defence Forces.
Lithuania and Poland discuss joint logistics center for HIMARS ammunition
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced plans for a potential collaboration with Poland to establish a regional logistics center for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) ammunition.