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MoD to Work with Industry Partners on 3D Printing

The companies, AMFG, Babcock, NP Aerospace, RBSL and Thales, will work closely with the MoD alongside other industry organizations to scale up the use of AdM parts, and open doors to greater innovation in manufacturing

Apr 12, 2023
First UK Trial of Heavy UGVs Completed in Dorset 

The trial saw H-UGVs from Elbit, Milrem and Rheinmetall tested against a range of criteria including speed, how they coped with difficult terrain and communication systems

Apr 11, 2023
CAES Awarded Navy Contract for AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation Transmitters

CAES transmitters provide high power across multiple octave bandwidths, which allows them to withstand demanding and severe environments, they also provide high reliability with low maintenance costs

Apr 06, 2023
QinetiQ Australia & DSTG Partner for High Energy Laser System

The high energy laser manufacturing capability will enable the development and delivery of laser sources suitable for directed energy applications

Apr 06, 2023
Next Generation Power Conversion Technology for Naval Platforms

The new Leonardo DRS 6KVA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is the next step in providing conditioned backup power to command, control, and communication systems for a clean, reliable power supply

Apr 06, 2023
Rheinmetall in Talks to Build Boxer Combat Vehicles in Australia for Germany

An advanced, armored 8x8 vehicle, the Boxer offers enhanced troop safety, security and protection, coupled with high levels of firepower and mobility for sustained operations from peacekeeping to high-intensity combat

Apr 05, 2023
Elbit’s Simulators Integrated with DVS2 Software for British Army

Elbit Systems UK simulators have been fully integrated with next generation software, Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2), in a first for the British Army

Apr 05, 2023
FMD to Test High-Speed Engine for US Navy’s LUSV Platform

To qualify for the US Navy's LUSV platform, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) nForcer high-speed engine will have to perform a minimum of 720 hours in a land-based test environment without human intervention

Apr 04, 2023
Defense Advancement’s Most Read Articles from March 2023

March 2023 saw a number of significant developments including production line inaugurations, contract wins and product presentations

Apr 04, 2023
British Army Purchasing XSPEE3D Printer to Develop Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

The XSPEE3D Metal 3D Printer is fully transportable as a standard shipping container with the printer and all auxiliary equipment in one box and provides on-demand manufacturing, critical for deployed troops maximizing availability and minimizing downtime

Apr 03, 2023
DE&S Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons Systems for British Army

A multi-role weapon system, the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle allows dismounted soldiers to effectively deal with multiple challenges on the battlefield, and can fire at a range of 84mm calibre munitions for various operational objectives

Apr 03, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.