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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
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
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
British Army Purchasing XSPEE3D Printer to Develop Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

The XSPEE3D Metal 3D Printer is fully transportable as a standard shipping container with the printer and all auxiliary equipment in one box and provides on-demand manufacturing, critical for deployed troops maximizing availability and minimizing downtime

Apr 03, 2023
DE&S Orders Carl-Gustaf M4 Weapons Systems for British Army

A multi-role weapon system, the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle allows dismounted soldiers to effectively deal with multiple challenges on the battlefield, and can fire at a range of 84mm calibre munitions for various operational objectives

Apr 03, 2023
Allison 2500 SP Transmission Selected for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2 Version

After proven capabilities in the A1, the US Army continued to specify the Allison 2500 SP transmission for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle A2, expected to be delivered 18 months after the February 2023 contract award

Mar 31, 2023
Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman Selected for Canadian DICE Program

Around 2,100 Caiman helmets and 4,200 helmet covers will be delivered as part of the one-year contract, with an option to make it 5 years and deliver up to 8,400 additional helmets and accessories

Mar 30, 2023
AeroVironment Launches Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Missile System

AeroVironment's Switchblade 300 Block 20 weighs just under five pounds, can be deployed in less than two minutes, features a longer endurance, improved Digital Data Link (DDL) range, and new EO/IR panning camera suite

Mar 29, 2023
Thales Supports Austrian Armed Forces Digital Transformation with SquadNet Radios

Combining a unique networking waveform with built-in GPS, Bluetooth and programmable encryption, SquadNet provides reliable, secure critical communications capabilities

Mar 29, 2023
Bayonet Amphibious Crawler to Demonstrate Over-the-Horizon Operation

The demonstration at Ocean Business 2023 will include showing the Bayonet 250 underwater ground vehicle’s autonomous capability, and over-the-horizon command and control technology provided by Greensea Systems

Mar 28, 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.