Land News & Articles

New Self-propelled Howitzer features Autonomous Superstructure Operation Ability

The new DITA self-propelled Howitzer from EXCALIBUR ARMY offers an unprecedented rate of fire with only 2 crew members required, and will be presented for the first time at IDEX.

Feb 11, 2021
Intelligent Type-X RCV Passes Mobility Tests

The Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle by Milrem Robotics will become an intelligent wingman to main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, providing outmatched firepower, superior terrain capabilities and obstacle detection

Feb 09, 2021
Dutch Army CV90’s to be Equipped with Enhanced Turret Design

The mid-life upgrade will vastly improve the fighting vehicle’s capabilities, while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency

Jan 22, 2021
Welsh Company to Play Integral Part in British Army’s Boxer Programme

MilDef will provide rugged electronics such as PCs, servers and ethernet switches to the British Army’s next-generation armoured fighting vehicle

Jan 22, 2021
Nexter, Thales and Arquus Present 128th Griffon to the French DGA

The three manufacturers were able to meet their contractual objectives for 2020, as well as marking the passage for several other major milestones for the GME

Jan 13, 2021
U.S. Army to be Armed with Modern Configuration of Abrams Main Battle Tanks

General Dynamics Land System will supply state-of-the-art M1A2 SEPv3 configuration tanks, featuring technological advancements in communications, fire control and lethality, plus upgraded armor

Jan 11, 2021
Kongsberg to Supply British Army with Protector RS4 Remote Weapon Stations

The contract awarded by Thales UK, involves the delivery of Protector RWS for the British Army’s new fleet of Boxer 8x8 vehicles

Jan 08, 2021
U.S. Army Stryker Crews to Receive Advanced XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns

Northrop Grumman will supply the 30x173mm caliber cannon, derivative of the company’s Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun, with increased capability and greater standoff range

Jan 07, 2021
Danish MOD Order 1st Reconnaissance Open-Top EAGLE 4×4 and 56 Armoured Patrol Vehicles

This second order for General Dynamics is part of the Armored Patrol Vehicle (APV) framework agreement, providing a state-of-the-art 4x4 vehicle platform, plus additional engineering and industrial capabilities

Jan 04, 2021
BAE Systems to Produce 36 New Amphibious Combat Vehicles to Enhance Battlefield Awareness

The ACV is a highly survivable and adaptable platform for conducting full spectrum ship-to-shore operations, bringing a force protection capability three times greater than an Assault Amphibious Vehicle

Dec 28, 2020
EXPAL Demonstrates its New Dual-EIMOS On-board Mortar System to the Spanish Ministry of Defense

The versatile Dual-EIMOS is a vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar, on-board a highly mobile 4x4 light tactical vehicle with deep fording capability and automatic fire control

Dec 23, 2020
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