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KVH to Deliver Fiber Optic Gyros for Remote Weapons Systems

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

Aug 19, 2021
Transformed Land Cruisers Become Armored Vehicles for U.S. Department of State

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

Aug 19, 2021
U.S. Army Orders More Medium Caliber Weapon Systems for Stryker Vehicles

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

Aug 18, 2021
New Tactical Vehicles for German Special Forces

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

Aug 18, 2021
Industry-Leading Experts to Digitally Design Advanced OMFV for U.S. Army

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

Aug 16, 2021
All-Electric Robotic Combat Vehicle Delivered for Weapon Integration Testing

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

Aug 16, 2021
U.S. Army Orders Oshkosh FMTV A2 Tactical Vehicles

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

Aug 11, 2021
New Targeting Sensor for Dutch Army Fennek Armored Vehicle Fleet

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

Aug 09, 2021
OMFV Concept Development Contract for BAE Systems

BAE will explore crew automation, active protection, combat vehicle technologies and turret solutions, to deliver advanced combat capabilities for the U.S. Army under the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program

Aug 04, 2021
U.S. Army Awards Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Design Contract

Oshkosh Defense will work together with its industry partners to develop initial concepts of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle that will help the U.S. Army replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Aug 03, 2021
Finland Extends Combat Vehicle Capabilities into the 2030s

BAE Systems will upgrade the general availability and maintainability of the CV90 Combat Vehicles, further develop in-service safety, and enhance the system’s technology and software for the Finnish Army

Aug 02, 2021