The American arm of Australian firm EOS have successfully test-fired 30mm cannon and Javelin ATGMs (anti-tank guided missiles) from their R400S remote weapon station (RWS) mounted on a HMMWV (High… Continue reading "EOS Test Fire Cannon and Javelin from RWS"
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) appear to have finally begun negotiations to upgrade the Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) under the long delayed Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP). The… Continue reading "Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme One Step Closer"
The US Army Contracting Command recently issued a solicitation for up to 269 additional 30mm XM813 cannons for the existing Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS) Lethality upgrade to its Stryker… Continue reading "More 30mm Turrets for Stryker"
In a cost saving measure, the Australian Department of Defense has signaled a significant reduction in the number of Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) launchers being procured for the… Continue reading "Australian Army Boxer ATGM Capability Reduced"
The latest addition to the Israeli Army’s ground combat fleet, the Eitan wheeled armoured fighting vehicle, is entering serial production following an announcement this week by the Israeli Defense Ministry.… Continue reading "Israeli Eitan Reaches Serial Production"
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have won the Australian Army’s Long Range Direct Fire Support Weapon (LRDFSW) requirement under Project LAND 159 (Lethality Systems) with their Spike LR2 5th generation anti-tank… Continue reading "Australian Army Confirms Spike ATGM for Dismounted Role"
The Polish Armament Inspectorate’s ‘technical dialogue’ to acquire tank destroyers in their Ottokar-Brzoza program has been expanded to include both tracked and wheeled contenders following an earlier requirement solely for… Continue reading "Polish Tank Destroyer Requirement Expands To Wheeled and Tracked"
The Russian Ministry of Defense have announced a wide range of new and upgraded armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) entering front-line service in 2020. Although exact numbers have yet to be… Continue reading "Armour Upgrades for Russia"
The German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support signed a deal last month for the procurement of the MBDA Enforcer shoulder launched disposable missile. The Enforcer… Continue reading "MBDA Enforcer for Bundeswehr"
Australian firm EOS Defence Systems have secured the $49 million AUD contract for remote weapons systems (RWS) for the Australian Army under the on-going LAND 400 Phase 2 program acquiring… Continue reading "EOS Wins Australian RWS Contract for LAND 400 Phase 2"