Metinvest commences production of radar and artillery system mock-ups
Metinvest has set up the production of engineered structures that fully replicate the appearance of radar stations and artillery systems.
Czechoslovak Group and Tatra Trucks participate in MSPO 2023
MSPO 2023: companies of the Czechoslovak Group holding and Tatra Trucks participate in the largest defence fair in Central Europe.
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EVPÚ Defence: RCWS MANTIS 12.7 mm on MARS 4×4 vehicle [VIDEO]
MANTIS is a compact remote-controlled weapon station suitable for both land and naval applications and designed to be installed on wheeled/tracked light armored vehicles, vessels or stationary platforms.
Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative
The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates Extended-Range GMLRS
Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated its next-generation Extended-Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS).
European countries show interest in Cognata’s simulation system
European defence forces are showing great interest in the special simulation tool developed by the Israeli company Cognata.
Washington approves a USD 1.5 billion sale of Stryker vehicles to Bulgaria
The United States Department of State has approved a possible future sale of Stryker military vehicles, along with additional related equipment.
Metinvest launches the mass production of steel “lancet catchers” to the Ukrainian army
Metinvest has launched the mass production of engineered structures that act as “lancet catchers” to protect the valuable military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
BAE Systems signs USD 797 million contract to begin full rate production of AMPV
BAE Systems received a USD 797 million contract to continue production of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the U.S. Army.
Raytheon secures order for M928 Excalibur artillery projectiles
Raytheon, a business of the technology company RTX, has signed a contract for an unspecified number of M982 Excalibur artillery ammunition.
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Rheinmetall supplies Norway with a Mission Master XT [VIDEO]
Rheinmetall has supplied Norway with its very first Rheinmetall Mission Master XT, an extreme-terrain unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capable of thriving in sub-zero temperatures.
Patria AMV XP 8×8 vehicles to be produced in Japan
Patria and Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) signed on 31 August 2023 a license agreement on manufacturing for Patria AMV XP 8x8 vehicles in Japan.