Land News & Articles

U.S. Army to be Armed with Modern Configuration of Abrams Main Battle Tanks

General Dynamics Land System will supply state-of-the-art M1A2 SEPv3 configuration tanks, featuring technological advancements in communications, fire control and lethality, plus upgraded armor

Jan 11, 2021
Kongsberg to Supply British Army with Protector RS4 Remote Weapon Stations

The contract awarded by Thales UK, involves the delivery of Protector RWS for the British Army’s new fleet of Boxer 8x8 vehicles

Jan 08, 2021
U.S. Army Stryker Crews to Receive Advanced XM813 Bushmaster Chain Guns

Northrop Grumman will supply the 30x173mm caliber cannon, derivative of the company’s Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun, with increased capability and greater standoff range

Jan 07, 2021
Danish MOD Order 1st Reconnaissance Open-Top EAGLE 4×4 and 56 Armoured Patrol Vehicles

This second order for General Dynamics is part of the Armored Patrol Vehicle (APV) framework agreement, providing a state-of-the-art 4x4 vehicle platform, plus additional engineering and industrial capabilities

Jan 04, 2021
BAE Systems to Produce 36 New Amphibious Combat Vehicles to Enhance Battlefield Awareness

The ACV is a highly survivable and adaptable platform for conducting full spectrum ship-to-shore operations, bringing a force protection capability three times greater than an Assault Amphibious Vehicle

Dec 28, 2020
EXPAL Demonstrates its New Dual-EIMOS On-board Mortar System to the Spanish Ministry of Defense

The versatile Dual-EIMOS is a vehicle-mounted 81mm mortar, on-board a highly mobile 4x4 light tactical vehicle with deep fording capability and automatic fire control

Dec 23, 2020
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
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