General Dynamics' Piranha V makes FRES provisional selection
The UK MoD has provisionally selected General Dynamics' Piranha V design as the FRES Utility Vehicle
09 May 2008
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- UK names preferred bidder for FRES SOSI
NORINCO markets new Chinese APC
China's new APC has a modified internal layout offering increased volume and payload
07 May 2008
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- NORINCO Assaulter 105 mm tank destroyer
Broadening the horizon: battlefield broadband
The increase in demand for bandwidth capacity has seen the growth of a new class of radio: the high-capacity wideband networking radio
28 April 2008
NATO leaders' talk of 'commitment' fails to translate into ISAF troop boost
NATO members have pledged just 1,000 extra troops for Afghanistan
07 April 2008
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- NATO explores solutions to airlift shortfall in Afghanistan
KADDB starts work on vehicle-mounted mortar
Jordan's King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau has begun development of a vehicle-mounted mechanised mortar system
04 April 2008
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- KADDB unveils two converted MBTs
Changing its spots brings expanded roles and users for Leopard 2 MBT
By early 2008 the German Leopard 2 main battle tank user club had grown to 16 countries, with additional members expected to join imminently. Jane's takes a detailed look at the tank's development and the current state of the art
17 March 2008
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- German Army readies Leopard 2 for MOUT
Two line up bids for Indian Army howitzer contract
BAE Systems and Singapore Technologies (ST) Kinetics are looking to supply the India Army with ultra-light 155 mm/39 cal howitzers
13 March 2008
Ukraine offers firepower upgrade for BMP-2
Ukraine's upgrade for the BMP-2 IFV includes a new laser-guided missile system and an automatic grenade launcher
10 March 2008
Two competitors reveal prototypes for US JLTV programme
A Lockheed Martin-led team and BAE Systems have each shown off a prototype for the US Army/USMC's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle programme
03 March 2008
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- IDEX 2007: US considers accelerating JLTV purchase
Japan unveils MBT prototype
The TK-X will replace Japan's Type 74s and Type 90s
25 February 2008
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- Japan requests development funds for Mobile Combat Vehicle
ANA commits to increased deployments in Taliban heartland
The Afghan National Army is to expand its presence throughout Afghanistan but remains short of key equipment that would allow it to operate independently of ISAF
22 February 2008
India seeks to counter China with strengthened border presence
India is raising two new mountain divisions to bolster its presence along the disputed border region with China
15 February 2008
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- Borderline friends - Sino-Indian ties warily improve
Germany debates increase in Afghanistan commitment
Germany is re-examining its contribution to ISAF following a US call for European countries to play a combat role in Afghanistan
18 February 2008
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- German parliament approves deployments for one more year
US forces break down urban-warfare barriers with training and technology
The US military is adopting entry operations equipment and training procedures developed by firefighters and police forces to combat urban threats, while doctrine is also starting to change
14 February 2008
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- New urban warfare tactics employed by US troops
Details emerge of Pantsir-S1E hybrid air-defence system
Jane's reveals specifications of a gun/missile system that Russia is building for the UAE
06 February 2008
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- UAE must wait for Pantsirs