BAE Systems displayed the CV90 with the new D-Series turret for the first time at DSEI 2021. The turret was selected by the Royal Netherlands Army as part of their… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: CV90 with New D-Series Turret Unveiled"
Rheinmetall debuted an 81mm mortar mission module for their Boxer armored fighting vehicle at Defence and Security Equipment International 2021, with a demonstrator vehicle on display next to their Challenger… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Rheinmetall Debuts Boxer Mortar Module"
Robotics and autonomous systems manufacturer Milrem Robotics’ presence at Defence and Security Equipment International 2021 featured the Estonian company’s collaboration with other manufacturers, with their systems integrated onto the company’s… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Milrem Robotics Displays Mine Roller Equipped UGV"
Milrem Robotics have announced a number of new partnerships at DSEI 2021. Milrem and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace are set to develop a new Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) – Nordic… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Milrem Robotics Announce New THeMIS UGV Partnerships"
At this week’s DSEI 2021 exposition French automotive company Texelis’ stand was dominated by a transparent full-scale model housing the components of their MR400 mechanical and mobility kit. The MR400… Continue reading "DSEI 2021: Texelis Display MR400 AFV Mobility Kit"
Indonesia is to receive 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) from Australia. The vehicles will serve overseas as part of the country’s U.N peacekeeping commitments. Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian Minister of… Continue reading "Australia to Donate 15 Bushmaster PMVs to Indonesia"
The Russian Ministry of Defense has donated 12 BRDM-2M modernized armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicles and various military equipment to support the defense capabilities in the border region due to… Continue reading "The Russian Ministry of Defense Donates BRDM-2M Military Reconnaissance Vehicles to The Tajikistan Army"
France could become Australia’s closest defense partner after the United States if recently discussed proposals go through. Australian media has reported that negotiations have begun on upgrading the Status of… Continue reading "Australia Expands Defense Cooperation with International Partners Following Series of Talks and Agreements"
American Rheinmetall Vehicles has announced the signing of a Master Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC). The American branch… Continue reading "Rheinmetall To Explore 50mm Cannon Integration On OMFV Lynx"
Welcome to another Weekend Briefing, where we round-up the week’s most important defense news and some of the stories that may have flown under the radar. This week at Overt… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (23-27 August)"