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Rheinmetall to Increase Bundeswehr’s Logistic Capacity with Additional Supply of Heavy Tractor Trailers

The high-mobility, all-wheel drive HX81 SaZgM 70-tonne payload tractor trailers, are primarily used for transporting heavy armoured vehicles such as the Leopard 2 main battle tank

Dec 23, 2020
Oshkosh Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Pratt Miller

The $115 million deal will see Pratt Miller’s world-class engineering expertise combine with Oshkosh’s innovation and operational strengths to deliver market-leading products in the future

Dec 23, 2020
Collins Aerospace Delivers 400th Main Power Generator for U.S. Army Abrams Main Battle Tank

Part of a strategic modernization effort, the Abrams generator provides 60 percent more power in the same space and increases overall reliability

Dec 16, 2020
Joint Threat Emitter Simulator Deployed in Largest Military Exercise in Europe

The JTE from Northrop Grumman provided electronic range simulation training, a battlespace environment and aided in the training of F-35B pilots from the RAF, RN and USMC

Dec 11, 2020
Bespoke Multi-Sensor Electro-Optic Platform Selected for Armed Reconnaissance UGV

Silent Sentinel's system will be used on the Rheinmetall Mission Master UGV, and includes a dual EO/IR camera, a laser range finder and a panoramic full ring camera for 360° surveillance

Dec 09, 2020
Advanced Night Vision Devices to improve Soldier Night Fighting Capabilities of Finnish Defence Forces

Senop Oy’s NVD’s will give soldiers improved night fighting capabilities with image intensifiers, hand-held observation and surveillance systems, and laser aiming devices

Dec 08, 2020
U.S. Army Orders Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from Oshkosh Defense in $911 million Deal

The JLTVs will be supplied to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force along with a select group of NATO and non-NATO allies

Dec 03, 2020
U.S. Army to Test Remote Controlled Patria Nemo 120 mm Turreted Mortar System

Technology will provide Armored and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams with rapid, precise indirect and direct fire capability, whilst keeping the operating crew well protected

Dec 03, 2020
WFEL to Produce Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles in the UK

A new contract with KMW will see WFEL produce Boxer Vehicle Drive Module fabricated hulls over ten years.

Dec 01, 2020
Semi-Autonomous Robot Dogs and 3D Virtual Ops Center to Enhance Security Patrolling

Immersive Wisdom Inc. and Ghost Robotics will work with Tyndall Air Force Base to revolutionize base defense and aid in reconnaissance

Nov 30, 2020
Integrated Visual Augmented Reality Goggles to Enhance Close Combat Lethality

U.S. Army test next generation goggle with heads-up display, delivering enhanced navigation, night vision and thermal sights

Nov 26, 2020
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.