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Memorandum of Understanding for 8×8 Armored Vehicle Project

Patria and CSM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the delivery and sale of 8x8 armored fighting vehicles, with CSM’s production capabilities meeting the requirements of the defense industry and the armored vehicle project

Sep 07, 2021
Heavy-Lift Asset Recovery System Ordered by U.S. Government Agencies

The Guardian Heavy-Lift System (HLS) from Sarcos Defense is a rapid-deploy system that can lift a Class 2 commercial vehicle and can be operated by a single person for asset recovery and emergency response missions in the field

Sep 03, 2021
On-The-Move Counter-sUAS Capability Delivered to U.S. DoD

The OTM V4 Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) from ELTA North America is a multi-sensor, multi-layered solution designed to operate while the vehicle is in motion for early warning, detection, disruption, and defeat of UAS

Sep 02, 2021
New 6×6 Armored Vehicles for Finland and Latvia

Patria will deliver over 200 units of the 6x6 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) developed under the joint development program, including support and training systems

Sep 02, 2021
Anti-Ship Missile Successfully Fired from Unmanned Launcher

During a live fire training exercise, the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary (ROGUE) Fires unmanned missile launcher from Oshkosh Defense successfully fired a Naval Strike Missile to score a direct hit on a target at sea

Aug 27, 2021
New Rapidly Deployable Bridging System for Military and Disaster Relief

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

Aug 27, 2021
Continued Qualification Testing for New 6×6 Special Operations Vehicle

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

Aug 27, 2021
Newest Member of Shadow Rider UGV Family Unveiled

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

Aug 24, 2021
Otokar Introduces Diesel-Powered Akrep II Armored Vehicle

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

Aug 23, 2021
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
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.