US Army awards USD 1.498 billion CROWS contract to Kongsberg
The US Army has awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract valued up to USD 1.498 Bn to Kongsberg for the continued delivery of the CROWS.
Finland and Patria support Latvian defence
Patria’s new 6x6 armoured troop-carrying vehicles were deployed with the Latvian infantry on the multinational Exercise Arrow 22, hosted by Finland, during the first two weeks of May.
Finland acquires Elbit’s tactical radios for the land forces
Israeli company Elbit Systems was awarded a contract from the Finland to supply radio communications systems to the Finnish Army.
Expal Systems to supply 120mm mortars to the Lithuanian Armed Forces
The Lithuanian defence ministry has signed a contract with the Spanish company Expal Systems for the purchase of towed 120mm mortars.
FN Herstal to equip Luxembourg’s CLRV fleet with remote weapon stations
The CLRVs will be equipped with deFNder Medium Remote Weapon Stations, produced by FN Herstal in Belgium.
Lockheed Martin: Q-53 radar proven in counter-drone scenario
Lockheed Martin has delivered 195 Q-53 radars to the Army and international partners.
Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) Evolution and Impact on Tank Warfare
The ERA brought with it a little revolution in tank and anti-tank warfare since it pushed engineers and mechanics to start, research and develop new weapons to penetrate the ERA and destroy the tank.
Elbit Systems to supply modern solutions to Latin-American army
Elbit Systems was awarded a contract valued at approximately $65 million to supply a modernization solution to a Latin American Army.
OCCAR: COBRA radars in service support renewed
The COunter Battery RAdar (COBRA) Programme Division achieved a significant milestone by signing a new In Service Support (ISS) contract with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH.
Lithuania acquires short-range air defence missiles from Saab
Lithiania has signed a contract with Saab Dynamics AB on acquisition of Bolide and MK-2 type guided missiles for RBS-70 e anti-aircraft defence system.
EDA project seeks lighter ballistic armour
In search of a lighter armour, the European Defence Agency (EDA) launched a project to use new advances in metallic materials for ballistic steels.
Hanwha signs contract to supply 288 Chunmoo MLRS to Poland
Hanwha Defense and Poland entered into a Framework Contract on October 19 for the delivery of 288 K239 Chunmoo MLRS.