Soldier News & Articles

Indra, FCMS & Thales Enter Next Design Phase of Sensors for FCAS

Next Generation Weapon System (NGWS) participating nations entrust Indra as prime, and FCMS and Thales as main partners with the development of the new suite of sensors that will equip NGWS platforms

Mar 30, 2023
Galvion’s Batlskin Caiman Selected for Canadian DICE Program

Around 2,100 Caiman helmets and 4,200 helmet covers will be delivered as part of the one-year contract, with an option to make it 5 years and deliver up to 8,400 additional helmets and accessories

Mar 30, 2023
Wearable Power & Data Hub Enables Connectivity for Dismounted Soldiers

Fischer’s KEYSTONE six-port hub allows dismounted soldiers to connect and manage multiple communications and digital devices through a single hub

Mar 30, 2023
Safran Introduces New Resilient PNT System NAVKITE

NAVKITE takes full advantage of Safran's proven position, navigation and timing (PNT) expertise to provide navigation integrity and performance whether used on land or at sea, even over long periods of time and under the most demanding circumstances

Mar 29, 2023
AeroVironment Launches Switchblade 300 Block 20 Loitering Missile System

AeroVironment's Switchblade 300 Block 20 weighs just under five pounds, can be deployed in less than two minutes, features a longer endurance, improved Digital Data Link (DDL) range, and new EO/IR panning camera suite

Mar 29, 2023
Thales Supports Austrian Armed Forces Digital Transformation with SquadNet Radios

Combining a unique networking waveform with built-in GPS, Bluetooth and programmable encryption, SquadNet provides reliable, secure critical communications capabilities

Mar 29, 2023
Lockheed Martin Developing LRMF Missile for US Army

The Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile can be fired from existing Army launchers to defeat distant threats at ranges that significantly exceed those of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) baseline

Mar 28, 2023
RBSL Begins Producing Boxer Vehicles for British Army

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) and WFEL will undertake fabrication of the armored vehicle structures together with assembly, integration and test of the complete vehicles at their facilities

Mar 28, 2023
Thales Local Defence Hub to Reinforce Defense Services Capabilities for Singapore Armed Forces

The Defence Hub will aim to enhance operational performance and long-term maintenance, maximize operational availability and facilitate development over the long lifecycle of equipment and systems

Mar 27, 2023
MoD Contracts QinetiQ for Shore-Based Trainer

Sea-bound Royal Navy personnel charged with operating and sustaining the Power and Propulsion plant of advanced warships will soon qualify to do so on dry land

Mar 27, 2023
Axellio Selected for US Army Mobile Cybersecurity Contract

This is the fourth contract Axellio has been awarded and in this most recent contract, the company will provide a highly mobile solution for rapid mission deployment anywhere in the world

Mar 27, 2023
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.