Ordnance News & Articles

Combat-Proven Radar Systems for U.S. Abrams Tanks

WindGuard is a state-of-the art, phased array Radar which continuously scans the volume around the platform in search of anti-tank threats

Jan 27, 2021
U.S. Navy’s LCS to be Equipped with Additional Surface-to-Surface Missile Module Units

Teledyne Brown Engineering will provide the system’s hardware, which will be integrated with Launch Control Assemblies and other equipment into the state-of-the-art modules

Jan 25, 2021
Thales and Bharat Dynamics Ltd. Sign STARteak Air Defense System Agreement

BDL will become a part of the STARStreak global supply chain, providing the opportunity for export of Indian manufactured components to STARStreak Air Defence customers, including the UK Armed Forces

Jan 22, 2021
Dutch Army CV90’s to be Equipped with Enhanced Turret Design

The mid-life upgrade will vastly improve the fighting vehicle’s capabilities, while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency

Jan 22, 2021
Norwegian Army to Procure Carl-Gustaf M4

The portable, shoulder-launched, multi-role weapon system from Saab, gives soldiers a wide range of engagement options and offers a higher degree of accuracy

Jan 21, 2021
UK to Equip F-35 Combat Aircraft with SPEAR Mini-Cruise Missile System

MBDA’s SPEAR missile system will be the main medium-to-long-range strike weapon, enabling the combat aircraft to defeat challenging targets in all weathers and hostile environments

Jan 20, 2021
Lockheed Martin to Deploy HELIOS Laser Weapon System onto an Arleigh Burke Destroyer

This follows a recent demonstration of how to deliver an operationally effective laser weapon system, which spectrally combines multiple kilowatt fiber lasers to attain high beam quality at various power levels

Jan 20, 2021
Rafael Awarded Contract to Supply Advanced Missile and Communication Systems

The contract will see the provision of SPICE air-to-surface systems and Spike anti-tank-guided-missiles, alongside Bnet communication systems to support the modern digital battlefield

Jan 16, 2021
Future USS Daniel Inouye Successfully Completes Sea Trials

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer completed a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations allowing BIW and the Navy to assess the ship's systems and its readiness for delivery

Jan 14, 2021
USS Chafee Conducts First Operational Flight Test of Block V Tomahawk Missile

Block V missiles feature a NAV/COMMs upgrade that enhances navigation performance and provides robust and reliable communications for the U.S. Navy

Jan 12, 2021
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
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.