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Track the latest news and engineering developments in land warfare and tactical ground systems. Follow technical advancements in armored vehicles, uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs), active protection systems, and soldier-borne technology powering modern land forces.
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The Boxer bridge-layer collaboration from WFEL and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann can deploy two bridge types: one spanning 14 meters to carry 80 tons, and a 22 meter version certified for 50 tons
FNSS’ PARS IV 6x6 Special Operations Vehicle has a high level of ballistic, mine and improvised explosive device protection, along with a rocket-propelled grenade net designed to protect the crew and the power pack against unconventional threats
With patrol, follow the leader and return to base autonomous driving modes, the FNSS Shadow Rider Combat UGV is equipped with the company’s proprietary autonomy kit and layers of protection for a secure driving capability
The diesel-powered version of Otokar’s Akrep II 4x4 armored reconnaissance and patrol vehicle has a modular structure and is designed with a reduced silhouette, high mobility and survivability
Battelle will re-engineer Toyota Land Cruisers with protective armor, install stronger suspensions for use in rugged terrain, and enhance power systems to meet the needs of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service
KVH’s DSP-1750 fiber optic gyro will be used by Spanish defense contractor, Escribano, to stabilize its Guardian 30 remotely controlled turret used on Spanish Army combat vehicles
Defenture will deliver a maximum of 80 Mammoth vehicles for the German Kommando Spezialkräfte equipped with shot detection systems, radios, long and short range EO, weapon mounts and internal communication systems
Oshkosh Defense will upgrade an additional 83 Stryker vehicles with Medium Caliber Weapon Systems for the U.S. Army, in a new six year contract to equip up to six Stryker brigades
As an all-electric Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), the RIPSAW M5-E from Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Inc. is designed to support silent maneuvers without compromising power or mobility
Team Lynx will work with the U.S. Army on the digitally engineered design and development of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle concept using Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle as the point of departure for the design
Oshkosh Defense’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 variants will provide higher levels of protection, increased payload capacity, and improved ride quality and mobility for U.S. Army soldiers
The new device from Rheinmetall will replace the Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles’ (ARV’s) existing thermal imaging system, enhancing the Fennek’s reconnaissance and target engagement capabilities
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