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Indian Army may turn to 1950s-vintage artillery

Indian artillery units might have to acquire Soviet-era M-46 field guns to plug a firepower shortfall

30 October 2009

BAE reveals CV90 for FRES - Scout contest

BAE Systems Global Combat Systems has completed its new CV90 vehicle for the UK Future Rapid Effect System - Scout bid

04 November 2009

Sweden must re-run its AWV contest, court rules

The Patria Armoured Modular Vehicle, shown here with a Denel LCT advanced two-person turret, won Sweden's disputed armoured wheeled vehicle contest. (IHS Jane's/Patrick Allen)

Sweden's AWV contest should be re-run because the procedure behind the award of the contract to Patria was not lawful, a Swedish court has ruled.

02 November 2009

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US special forces prepare for additional SCAR influx

FN Herstal's Mk 16 Mod 0 5.56 mm Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle with an Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module. (FN Herstal)

US Special Operations Command groups are expected to be fully equipped with FNH's Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle weapon systems by 2010, following the end of evaluation in December

29 October 2009

British Army considers downsizing CBRN role

British Army commanders look to downsize CBRN to divert resources to Afghanistan

28 October 2009

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Industry days reveal US Army's future armoured vehicle requirements post FCS

Details of the capabilities required for the US Army's FCS-replacement acquisition are emerging

27 October 2009

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US Army maps out plans for future combat vehicles

Czech Republic and Slovakia to jointly procure Ivecos

Czech Republic and Slovakian forces will receive Iveco LMV light armoured 4x4 vehicles

23 October 2009

New US Army contracts mean beginning of the end for T-10 parachutes

The US Army has launched a programme to procure its new parachutes

21 October 2009

UK and US consider assisted carriage systems

A US Army team is planning to trial support systems designed to lighten the load of soldiers in the field in Afghanistan

16 October 2009


Indian Army to procure lightweight firearms for anti-terrorist operations

Indian special forces are looking for improved weapons for anti-terrorist and counter-insurgency operations

13 October 2009

Textron completes TRAPS testing ahead of JLTV participation

Textron Defense Systems has successfully completed testing of its Tactical Rocket Propelled Grenade Airbag Protection System with the US Army.

15 October 2009

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JLTV moves into top gear as platform protection requirements gather speed

US Army carbine programme in limbo until further notice

The US Army is poised to launch a programme to replace its assault rifles

12 October 2009

PLA cuts manpower to modernise capabilities

China's route to the modernisation of the People's Liberation Army will include shedding thousands of troops

09 October 2009

Czech Army finally receives its first Pandur IIs

The Czech Army has received its first Pandur II armoured vehicles, which will be deployed to Afghanistan

05 October 2009

US airlifts first M-ATVs to Afghanistan

The first mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) all-terrain vehicles have been airlifted by the US to Afghanistan to meet urgent mobility needs

02 October 2009