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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
Panhard completes vehicle deliveries to Kuwait
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
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- 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
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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- Sweden freezes AWV acquisition as BAE appeals against decision
US special forces prepare for additional SCAR influx
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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- Chemical reactions: US CBRN overview
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

