Jane's Land Forces News

Voice is still key for command as USMC hones tactical communications

One of the most significant developments for USMC infantry battalions has been a dramatic increase in the density of radios and the most important lesson that has been learned in Afghanistan and Iraq is that "everyone has to be connected to the network"

18 November 2009

Sweden opts for AWV re-run

Sweden is to re-run its armoured wheeled vehicle contest

20 November 2009

Japan's new dawn: Japan Country Briefing

It remains unclear how the new Hatoyama administration will reshape Japan's relationship with the US, but its major defence review, brought on by government budget restraint, will determine the country's future defence posture

17 November 2009

RELATED ARTICLE: Japan's electoral revolution set to shift international relations

Panhard completes vehicle deliveries to Kuwait

The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry has received 20 VBLs fitted with the Protector weapon station (Panhard General Defense)

Kuwait has received 20 Véhicule Blindé Léger Mk 2 4x4 light armoured vehicles configured to conduct patrol and surveillance missions in urban areas

16 November 2009

Finmeccanica signs wide-ranging MoU with Kazakhstan

Kazakh armed forces' T-72 main battle tanks are expected to be updated following signing of accords with Finmeccanica

10 November 2009

RELATED ARTICLE: Kazakhstan improves artillery with Israeli support

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

RELATED ARTICLE: Sweden freezes AWV acquisition as BAE appeals against decision

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