U.S. Army selects Lockheed Martin’s 300 kW-class, solid state laser weapon system
Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to develop and deliver up to four 300 kW-class laser weapon systems to the U.S. Army.
Rheinmetall books order to supply over 150,000 rounds of artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall has booked a further order for artillery ammunition under a framework agreement with the German Bundeswehr.
BAE Systems’ advanced projectile extends range of M109 Paladin
BAE Systems fired the XM1155-SC guided projectile the furthest distance an M109 Paladin has ever fired a guided projectile.
BAE Systems showcases Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle enhancements at AUSA 2023
BAE Systems is featuring a prototype variation of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at AUSA 2023.
PATH A-Kit: Rheinmetall presents autonomous technologies at AUSA 2023
At this year’s AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, Rheinmetall is showcasing its PATH Autonomous Kit (A-Kit) on a variety of platforms.
BAE Systems successfully tests M109 howitzer modified with 52-caliber cannon
BAE Systems successfully fired 155mm projectiles from a M109 self-propelled howitzer modified with the Rheinmetall L52 155mm, 52-caliber cannon.
Rheinmetall unveils Skyranger 30 turret on robotic combat vehicle
Rheinmetall is displaying the Skyranger 30mm turret on Textron Systems’ Ripsaw M5 RCV at AUSA 2023 to demonstrate leading c-UAS technology.
Boeing, Nammo Ramjet 155 test sets distance record
A Boeing and Nammo team set a record for longest indirect fire test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile alongside officials from the U.S. Army.
Danish Armed Forces receive final Leopard 2A7 tank from KMW
On September 21, the Danish Armed Forces announced the receipt of the last of 44 Leopard 2 tanks upgraded from the A5 to A7 standard.
New anti-tank missiles for the Belgian Armed Forces and the development of European BLOS capabilities
The Belgian Armed Forces will be supplied with 761 Akeron MP missiles. They will be integrated into Jaguar EBRC vehicles procured by Belgium under the Capacités Motorisée (CaMo) partnership.
SmartShooter receives new order for SMASH 2000L from U.S. Army
Israeli company SmartShooter, was awarded a follow-on contract to supply additional SMASH 2000L fire control systems to the U.S. Army, including spares.
Rheinmetall showcases innovative defence solutions at AUSA 2023
The AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition takes place in Washington, DC from 9-11 October, with this year’s motto set as “Be All You Can Be”.