MDM16: GA-ASI Network Centric Communications Pod Enhances Long-Range...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, announced at...
View ArticleMDM16: BAE Exhibits First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
BAE exhibited its first Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) completed under an engineering & manufacturing development contract with the Marine Corps. BAE’s ACV design comes from Iveco’s SUPERAV 8x8...
View ArticleMDM16: Ultra TCS’ ORION Radios at the Show
Ultra TCS’ ORION radios are multichannel, multiband, point-to-point, point-to multipoint and mesh capable. The X500-G (ground) (below) provides broadband C4ISR connectivity across expeditionary forces...
View ArticleModern Day Marine 2016 Day 1 (September 27, 2016) Report
US correspondent Marty Kauchak files the following exclusive report on significant news and developments gained from delegates, exhibitors and others in the expeditionary warfare community.Service...
View ArticleMDM16: Modern Day Marine 2016 Day 2 (September 28, 2016) Report
US correspondent Marty Kauchak files the following exclusive report on significant news and developments gained from delegates, exhibitors and others in the expeditionary warfare community.Service...
View ArticleTRITON UAS Approved for Initial Low-Rate Production
Northrop Grumman announced on 26 September that the MQ-4C TRITON UAS has obtained positive Milestone C low-rate initial production approval, marking the beginning of the DoD acquisition process for the...
View ArticleUS Army Places Third Order for JLTV
Oshkosh Defense announced on 26 September the US Army has placed a $42 million order exercising available options for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), including vehicles and both installed and...
View ArticleDenmark Awards Contract for CV90 and BV206 Sustainment
BAE Systems Hägglunds announced on 22 September that it has signed an agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to provide systems integration, capability upgrades...
View ArticleIndia May Consider Laser Weapons
Press reports circulating in India suggest that the nation may soon be giving some consideration to the development and adoption of laser-based weapon systems among the range of possible responses to...
View ArticleBAE Systems to Upgrade Four More US Navy Guns
BAE Systems has received a US$50 million contract to upgrade four further Mk 45 NAVAL GUNS on US Navy DDG51-class destroyers to the fully digital Mod 4 configuration, bringing the total number to 10....
View ArticleMexican Navy is Launch Customer for Upgraded AS565 PANTHER MBe Variant
The Mexican Navy yesterday took delivery of the first of the ten Airbus Helicopters AS565 MBe PANTHER helicopters it purchased in 2014, becoming the first customer in the world to receive the new...
View ArticleGerman Army Combat Training Centre Moderinsation Expands
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has awarded Rheinmetall several modernisation contracts worth a total of around €24 million. Through to 2020, Rheinmetall will be expanding the system technology of...
View ArticleNew Maintenance Simulator for EUROFIGHTER Technicians
Airbus Defence & Space (DS) has delivered a new MAINTENANCE TRAINING SIMULATOR (MST) for the Luftwaffe EUROFIGHTER fleet. The simulator can be used to provide realistic, efficient training for...
View ArticleUK MoD and ASV Global Sign Licence Agreement for USV Software
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a licence agreement with ASV Global allowing for the use of its Advanced Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) Capability technology. The contract has been signed...
View ArticleAUSA 2016: Harris Unveils New F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular
In an interview priot to AUSA 2016, Eric Garris, Harris Night Vision Dismount Platforms Product Line Manager & Chief Technologist, informed MT on the new F5032 Lightweight Night Vision Binocular.At...
View ArticleMDM16: Modern Day Marine 2016 Day 3 (September 29, 2016) Report
US correspondent Marty Kauchak files the following exclusive report on significant news and developments gained from delegates, exhibitors and others in the expeditionary warfare community.USMC Program...
View ArticleAUSA 2016: MILITARY TECHNOLOGY at AUSA 2016
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY brings you hourly news, articles, and buzz from the AUSA 2016 show floor, having specialised journalists at one of the world’s largest defence events in 2016.Providing you with the...
View ArticleFirst RAM Block 2 Missiles Delivered to German Navy
The new RAM Block 2 missile incorporates an evolved radar frequency receiver and a considerably higher manoeuvrability than the previous generations of RAM missiles. This enables the missile to detect...
View ArticleAUSA 2016: US Army Awards Gentex JSAM-JSF Production
The US Army awarded Gentex a production contract by for the Joint Service Aircrew Mask for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) programme. During the 10-year period of performance, Gentex will produce...
View ArticleAUSA 2016: Gore Exhibits High-Performance Products for Military Applications
Showcasing the functionality of ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) technology, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is featuring products from both GORE Military Fabrics and GORE Cables and...
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