May 2023 News Global Defence & Security Industry - Military |
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The Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 HLP is an impressive piece of weaponry, featuring a 35 mm air defense gun mounted on a hook-liftable platform (HLP). This autonomous and remote-controlled system is designed for a wide range of missions, boasting high precision and firepower.
Rheinmetall has received an order from the Bundeswehr (German army) to supply a further 57 heavy tractor units in the 70-tonne payload class. Known as the “SaZgM 70t mil” in German military parlance, the unprotected heavy-duty trucks are scheduled for delivery in 2023 and 2024. The total value of the order is worth just over €50 million, including VAT. The German armed forces use the trucks primarily for transporting heavy armoured vehicles like the Leopard 2 main battle tank and the PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer.
MR-2 is based on the Russian ZPU-2 twin-anti-aircraft machine guns in 14.5mm caliber. ZPU (meaning "anti-aircraft machine gun mount") is a family of anti-aircraft guns based on the Soviet 14.5×114mm KPV heavy machine gun. It entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949 and is used by over 50 countries worldwide. Quadruple (ZPU-4), double- (ZPU-2 and ZU-2) and single-barreled (ZPU-1) versions of the weapon exist. These machine guns boast bullets that carry almost double the energy compared to standard 12.7mm machine guns.
24 May 2023 - In a landmark defense deal, the Czech Republic has confirmed the procurement of 246 CV90 Mk IV infantry fighting vehicles. The agreement, valued at SEK 22 billion ($2.2 billion), has been inked with the Swedish government, the Swedish defense procurement organization FMV, and BAE Systems Hägglunds.
Excalibur Army’s Morana, a tactical self-propelled howitzer, is versatile, allowing for integrated operation within a standard artillery battery, as well as stand-alone task performance. It features a 155mm/52 calibre artillery gun capable of reaching targets at distances exceeding 41 kilometers. To ensure sustained operations, the 3-man crew has 45 rounds directly available.
The Czech company SVOS, in cooperation with Swedish company Saab, completed the tests of the modular MARS 4x4 vehicle in the S-330 version, which will serve as a platform for the mobile air defense system of the new generation of Saab: the RBS 70 NG. The cooperation has been running since 2019 and is a contribution to building and building partnerships that can deliver modern short-range air defense systems to meet the needs of all NATO and third-country customers.
Basically, the Titus 6x6 is a highly capable infantry mobility vehicle that has been developed and manufactured by Nexter and Tatra Defence Vehicle. This vehicle, known as the KOVS Titus 6x6, is specifically designed to support command and control systems in a wide range of combat conditions. It excels in both stationary and on-the-move operations, providing automation capabilities to ground forces units and commanding officers at the tactical level.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on May 24 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $285 million. Ukraine has an urgent need to increase its capabilities to defend against Russian missile strikes and aircraft.
Flyer 72 is a purpose-built, lightweight vehicle designed to meet the demands of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for the Ground Mobility 1.1 (GMV 1.1) program. The versatility of this vehicle is further highlighted by its variants. The GMV 1.1 alone offers three different variants, each tailored to specific mission requirements. Whether you need a light reconnaissance vehicle, a 9-man GMV, a GMV-Utility variant, or custom configurations, this vehicle can be adapted to suit your needs.
The Mantis Mini is a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) that offers exceptional versatility and firepower. This impressive system is designed to be installed on various platforms, including wheeled or tracked light armored vehicles, military vessels, patrol boats, or stationary platforms. Its primary purpose is to effectively eliminate enemy troops and engage lightly armored land and air targets such as trucks, LAVs (Light Armored Vehicles), and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
Saab has received an order for sight- and fire control capability from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The order value is approximately SEK 900 million and deliveries are scheduled for 2023-2029. Saab’s sight- and fire control capability system for tanks and combat vehicles provides high hit probability against ground and air targets.
The U.S. Department of Defense on May 24 announced that AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $4,653,330,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, trailers, kits and services to support production. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 9, 2028. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
The Czech Republic and Nexter have further solidified their relationship of trust through the procurement of 52 CAESAR 8x8 artillery systems for the Czech forces in 2021. This acquisition was supplemented in December 2022 with an additional 10 units, bringing the total number of ordered systems to 62.
BRNO, Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 - Diehl Defence, a German defense industry powerhouse, has unveiled its revolutionary Ziesel Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) at the International Defence and Security Technologies (IDET) Exhibition in the Czech Republic. The Ziesel UGV is a lightweight vehicle that morphs the manned civilian platform from Austrian company Mattro into an autonomous platform, courtesy of Diehl's Platon autonomy kit.
Brno, Czech Republic - May 24, 2023 - STV GROUP, the largest ammunition producer in the Czech Republic, proudly showcased the Oerlikon Skyranger 30, a cutting-edge light multi-role air defense system, at the IDET 2023 defense exhibition held in Brno, Czech Republic. This event marked the fruitful partnership between STV GROUP and the German company, Rheinmetall.
Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 – IDET 2023, the prestigious Defense Exhibition that takes place in the city of Brno, Cech Republic, witnessed the much-anticipated reveal of the TITUS 6x6 armored vehicle in MKPP (Artillery Fire Coordination Post) variants by Tatra Defense Vehicle. This landmark event marked the first time the vehicle has been shown to the public.
BRNO, Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 - In a bid to secure one of the largest defense contracts in the Czech Republic's recent history, BAE Systems showcased its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) at the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) 2023. The UK-based company is one of four contenders shortlisted by the Czech Ministry of Defense in its effort to replace the country's aging fleet of BVP-2s, a locally-produced version of the Soviet-made BMP-2 tracked armored IFV.
At the end of January 2023, Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) selected Rheinmetall to remodel additional parts of its modular medical facilities. The special modular medical facility containers ordered here by the Bundeswehr will be used, for example, as food safety laboratories. The order is worth a figure in the higher-single-digit million-euro range. Work is to be completed by December 2023.
The Council has adopted a 5th wave of collaborative projects within the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) framework, with 11 new projects and a total of 15 Member States participating. The projects cover six military domains and include critical capabilities such as munitions, counter artillery and medium-size helicopter. The updated list of projects under PESCO now stands at 68.
The British Army’s Global Response Force (GRF) is being put through its paces with demanding training on Salisbury Plain Training Area, the British Army’s website reports. As the GRF, 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team (16 Air Asslt BCT) demonstrates a more agile, integrated, lethal and expeditionary Army. The Brigade has gained additional artillery, engineer, and logistic sub-units to create a third battlegroup built around its existing Royal Gurkha Rifles battalion; while 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) joined as light recce strike infantry.
The French company Eurenco, a European leader in energetic materials, announces the restart of nitrocellulose production at its Bergerac site. This activity had been shut down since August 3, 2022, following an accident that damaged part of the installation.
As reported by Laurent Lagneau in Opex360, the idea of developing the VBAE (Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement, Armored Vehicle for Engagement Support) in cooperation with Belgium – involved in SCORPION via the CaMo program (Capacité Motorisée, motorized capacity) to create a successor to the VBL is now favored. As well as the development of “technological bricks” within the framework of projects related to the Future European High Mobility Augmented Armored Systems (FAMOUS 1 and 2), funded by the European Union. French companies Nexter and Arquus are involved, as well as Krauss-Maffei Wegmann from Germany, Patria from Finland, and John Cockerill from Belgium.
EDGE, one of the world's fastest growing and leading advanced technology and defence groups, on May 23 announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Mars Robotics, a leader in autonomous robotic solutions based in Jordan. The deal will see EDGE owning 80% of Mars Robotics, enabling the highly skilled and experienced engineering team to work closely with EDGE on a number of exciting projects.
Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide a series of Ground-Based Surveillance Radar (GBSR) systems, manufactured and developed in the UK and Europe, to the British Armed Forces to support front-line threat detection for a range of end-users.
According to a video published on the Facebook account "Far-Maroc", the armed forces of Morocco are now equipped with the Israeli PULS MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) developed by the Israeli company Elbit Systems, mounted on the Czech TATRA 6x6 military truck.
