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U.S. Army's Bradley to be Upgraded with Raytheon's CIV Systems for Enhanced...

January 25, 2024 @ 06:22 AM

Raytheon, a business under RTX, has won $154 million contract to supply Commander's Independent Viewer (CIV) systems for U.S

General Dynamics Land Systems Completes Testing of Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle

January 24, 2024 @ 01:34 PM

General Dynamics Land Systems announced the completion of testing for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), a development aimed at serving as the Marine Corps' primary asset on the mobile and multi-domain battlefield. The testing phase, conducted from January to November 2023, spanned various locations including the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC),...

Rheinmetall Advances Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Trials in the UK

January 24, 2024 @ 07:11 AM

Rheinmetall is testing their Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedford, UK. The company invested £40 million in their Telford site in January 2024

Northrop Grumman Ceases Depleted Uranium Munitions Production

January 23, 2024 @ 12:54 PM

Northrop Grumman has officially announced the discontinuation of production for tank ammunition featuring depleted uranium cores. The decision was revealed on the company's official website recently, signifying the fulfillment of the contract for the production of 120-mm tank armor-piercing ammunition M829A4, and thereby marking the end of the era of shells...

Textron to Improve Software of USMC's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Program

January 22, 2024 @ 11:45 AM

Textron Systems recently secured an amendment for an integrated prototype vehicle and lab, a significant development in the U.S

QinetiQ, Leonardo to Develop, Integrate New Protection System for U.K. Tanks &...

January 22, 2024 @ 10:10 AM

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a new contract through the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) to enhance the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army, with QinetiQ as the lead EDP partner and Leonardo UK as the Principal Systems Integrator collaborating on the project. This initiative is the second development phase of the UK Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS) program, succeeding the concluded Icarus TDP led by Leonardo in July 2021

RBSL Secures Contract for Modular Armor System in Challenger 3 Program

January 19, 2024 @ 12:46 PM

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a contract for the delivery of a modular armor protection system for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank, marking a notable development in the program. The new armor, designed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is intended to enhance the Challenger 3's survivability by providing improved protection against various threats

Bundeswehr Secures €350M Ammunition Deal with Rheinmetall for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle

January 18, 2024 @ 09:16 AM

The German Bundeswehr has issued a call-off for several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition from an existing framework contract with Rheinmetall. The order, valued at over €350 million, including value-added tax, is part of a broader initiative to procure medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle

Belgium’s John Cockerill to Acquire French Military Vehicle Supplier Arquus

January 17, 2024 @ 02:50 PM

John Cockerill, a supplier of light tank turrets and simulation systems, has entered an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group to acquire Arquus, Frances primary military vehicle supplier. The

BAE Systems Delivers First ACV Command and Control Variant to U.S. Marine...

January 13, 2024 @ 07:47 AM

BAE Systems has successfully delivered the initial Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant under the full-rate production contract to the U.S

Artis Unveils Sentinel Third-Generation Active Protection System to Defend Against Top-Attack Threats

January 9, 2024 @ 11:21 AM

Virginia-based defense contractor Artis has introduced the Sentinel third-generation Active Protection System (APS), aiming to revolutionize armored vehicle protection and address a critical gap in the U.S

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