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LOONGUAV, a Chinese company, is showcasing its Loong 5 UAV as a medium-sized drone with a notable payload capacity and extended flight duration, marking its place in the contemporary landscape of unmanned aerial vehicles. This drone's design and operational use reflect the broader trend of increasing drone utilization in conflict scenarios, transitioning from reconnaissance to offensive roles.
Read more: Strengthening China's drone capabilities with Loong 5 UAV at WDS 2024
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In June 2022, CNIM Systèmes Industriels was selected by the Polish Armament Agency to supply motorized floating bridges (PFM) to the Polish Armed Forces. On 2 February, 2024, Xavier Montazel, Director of the Defence Business Unit, travelled to Poland to sign the second contract for the supply of 700 metres of additional bridges. The collaboration between the Polish Army and CNIM Systèmes Industriels is therefore a long-term one.
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Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, a recently established business unit within the Rheinmetall Group, is currently presenting its ammunition capabilities at the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) in Saudi Arabia. Among the products on display, the CAT-70 family of 70 mm (2.75") air-to-ground rockets is garnering attention, with a particular focus on the CAT-70 AP rocket being showcased.
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Babcock International Group (Babcock) has secured the contract to provide individual trade and technical training to the BritishArmy’s armoured vehicle community. The seven-year contract, worth about £75 million, is expected to start in April 2024. It will deliver and support close combat training on tracked and wheeled Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV) to a broad variety of Field Army and Defence users, to include Driving and Maintenance, Gunnery and Communications and Information Systems training.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) exhibition in Saudi Arabia, China's LOONGUAV introduces the Smaug J1-1500 simulator pistol. This device demonstrated a blend of innovation and functionality tailored for modern security needs.
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At the World Defense Show 2024, the Saudi manufacturer Jet Engines introduces its Sad-150 drone, powered by a jet engine and equipped with advanced communication systems, designed for a broad range of applications.
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Lockheed Martin has granted two crucial subcontracts to entities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of a Localization Agreement between the Kingdom and Lockheed Martin, aimed at establishing an alternative source for specific components within the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System. These subcontracts represent a significant step towards realizing the objectives outlined by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) during the 2022 World Defense Show, which involve localizing the production of the THAAD interceptor canister and THAAD Missile Round Pallet within Saudi Arabia.
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Callen-Lenz, a UK-based company, is showcasing its Koios UAV at the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) in Saudi Arabia. The Koios UAV is known for its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities while maintaining a VTOL tactical footprint. Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom, this medium-sized Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform has a proven operational track record in both civil and defense markets worldwide.
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Army Futures Command is charged with transforming the Army to ensure war-winning future readiness, Maureena Thompson, U.S. Army Futures Command, reports. A major effort underpinning this goal is the command’s extensive study and assessment of the future operational environment. “It’s not about getting it right,” said AFC Commanding General Gen. James E. Rainey of the command’s efforts to forecast future likelihoods. “It’s about not getting it really wrong and seeing what you got wrong and adapting faster than your enemy.”
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At the 2024 World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is unveiling the Fatah-II, an advanced guided rocket artillery system, representing a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Fatah-I, with an increased range of up to 400 km.
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At the World Defense Show 2024 (WDS 2024) held in Saudi Arabia, the Belgian manufacturer John Cockerill Defense is showcasing the Cockerill CPWS (Cockerill Protected Weapon Station), a multi-mission, remote-operated weapon station. This product is designed to meet the requirements of modern armed forces, providing a system that supports a range of military operations including fire support, self-protection, and support roles.
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Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK (RMMV UK) has been awarded a £282 million contract under Rapid Procurement, to deliver 500 HX 8x8 Palletised Load System (PLS) trucks to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).