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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
US Navy Awards Contract for LPD 32 Design & Construction

Along with the 2022 contract for long-lead items, the resulting cost of the amphibious transport dock LPD 32 totals $1.54 billion

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
Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Completes Composite Training Unit Exercise

Composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) is designed to integrate the Group as a cohesive, multi-mission fighting force and test its ability to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea

Apr 05, 2023
Honeywell Develops Advanced Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Modernization

Defense Advancement showcases the company’s products and services, including avionics, connectivity, propulsion and more

Apr 04, 2023
Concurrent Technologies Launches New Processor Plug In Card

Compared to the previous generation Plug In Card, Concurrent Technologies Hermes has more processor cores, three times the number of accelerator engines and twice the memory capacity

Apr 04, 2023
Israel MoD Launches Ofek 13 Military Intelligence Satellite

The satellite has successfully entered orbit, begun transmitting data, and completed an initial series of inspections in accordance with original launch plans

Apr 04, 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
Honeywell Weather Radar System Selected for USCG Helicopters

Honeywell’s IntuVue RDR-7000 system features state-of-the-art capabilities, including fully automated tilt and gain controls, an intuitive weather return display and advanced surveillance of maritime vessels

Apr 04, 2023
US Navy Commissions First Ship with GE Marine’s Gas Turbine Enclosure

GE's composite gas turbine enclosure provides a safer engine room environment and improved access for sailors, including reduced engine room noise, cooler engine room temperatures, and significant weight reduction

Apr 04, 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.