Bundeswehr orders upgrade of 143 Puma infantry fighting vehicles
Bundeswehr has awarded Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM) an order to retrofit a further 143 Puma infantry fighting vehicles.
Elbit signs another contract for ATMOS artillery system
Israeli company Elbit Systems was awarded a contract worth approximately USD 102 million to supply artillery systems to an international customer.
Aimpoint awarded contract for Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems to the British Armed Forces
Aimpoint has been awarded a seven-year framework contract within the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems (SWESS) programme for the British Armed Forces.
LMT participates in FAMOUS and FAMOUS2 projects
LMT’s participation in these projects includes studying the potential of 5G in defence and the interoperability of the 5G network and conventional military communication systems.
Ringtausch: Germany delivers the second Leopard 2A4 tank to Slovakia
The Slovak Armed Forces have taken delivery of the second Leopard 2A4 main battle tank (MBT), as required in accordance with the delivery plan.
Germany takes next steps in the joint armoured vehicle CAVS programme
Germany has taken the next contractual step within the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
Sweden to purchase Patria’s 6×6 armoured vehicles
Patria signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) for FMV to purchase 20 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles.
Switzerland orders additional Mörser 16 mortars from GDELS-Mowag
Switzerland has signed a contract with GDELS-Mowag company for the supply of an additional 16 self-propelled 120mm mortars based on the Piranha IV 8x8 armoured vehicle.
Israel Defense Forces test the Merkava 5 tank prototypes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) armored corps are evaluating the first prototypes of the Merkava 5 main battle tank.
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Rheinmetall: Caracal air assault vehicle for Special Operation Forces [VIDEO]
In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz and ACS Armoured Car Systems, Rheinmetall offers a family of 4x4 vehicles for lightweight formations such as airmobile and special forces units.
Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials
Babcock has been awarded a one-year contract to help the British Army understand the applications and constraints of electric propulsion.
Finnish Defence Forces: new ski equipment for northern troops
NATO Supply and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has completed the competitive tendering process for ski equipment that meets the requirements of the Finnish Defence Forces.