Orbit unveils MPT30Ka
A compact SATCOM solution for tactical vehicles and mission-critical deployments Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI) announced on September 2 the launch of the Multi-Porpuse SATCOM Terminal MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM), its most compact satellite communication system available for military vehicles, maritime vessels and rapid deployment. Nowadays, military mobile platforms are increasingly equipped with a […]
DSEI 2025: SMARTSHOOTER unveils SMASH 3000 for Heavy Machine Guns
The new solution will be presented for the first time at the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London SMARTSHOOTER is introducing a new configuration of its combat-proven SMASH 3000: adaptation onto a Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). This milestone follows SMARTSHOOTER’s successful participation in Project VANAHEIM/FLYTRAP, a UK-US collaborative effort to expedite the adoption of advanced Counter-small […]
RENK supports platform consolidation of battle tanks with its HSWL 406 transmission innovation
First vehicle integration by mid-2027 RENK Group AG has commenced development of a forward-looking – the HSWL 406 – that is specially designed to meet the requirements of the next generation of battle tank platforms. The HSWL 406 is intended for heavy tracked vehicles from 50 to over 70 tons and will set new standards […]
UF PRO introduces the P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Tactical Pants
The P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Tactical Pants will be available in two weeks UF PRO, part of Mehler Systems announced on August 19 the launch of the P-40 All-Terrain Gen.3 Tactical Pants – the latest evolution of its established P-40 line. Designed for performance across diverse terrains and conditions, the Gen.3 model delivers a balance of […]
Czech Republic commissions Rheinmetall to maintain Leopard 2 main battle tanks and Büffel 3 armoured recovery vehicles
Contract worth up to €250 million The Czech Ministry of Defence has commissioned Rheinmetall to provide extensive service and maintenance work for the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank and the Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicle. A corresponding comprehensive follow-up service contract was signed in Prague on 11 August 2025. The contractor is Rheinmetall Landsysteme […]
ST Engineering Antycip and partners to champion force readiness at MSPO 2025
MSPO 2025 takes place at the Targi Kielce exhibition centre in Kielce, Poland, from 2 to 5 September Along with its trusted partners, ST Engineering Antycip (‘Antycip’) will showcase the latest in simulation, training and land systems technologies at the 33rd International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) from 2–5 September 2025. Under the unifying theme ‘Supporting […]
Bundeswehr requests delivery of over 1,000 logistic vehicles from Rheinmetall
Order worth around €770 million The Bundeswehr has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply more than 1,000 logistic vehicles with a total value of around €770m gross. The order comprises 963 vehicles with swap-body systems, some with protected driver cabins, as well as swap-body flatbeds and tarpaulin-arch superstructures. In addition, 425 unprotected transport vehicles (UTV) were requested […]
Saab receives order for Mobile Air Defence from the Czech Republic
The order value is SEK 1.8 billion and deliveries will take place 2028-2030 Saab has received an order for its Mobile Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic. The order includes Saab’s mobile firing units based on the RBS 70 NG short range missile system along […]
IDF procures NIS 67 million of additional NEGEV machine guns following success in the Swords of Iron War
The machine guns will be delivered to the IDF Ground Forces during 2026 and 2027 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have procured NIS 67 million (approximately USD$20 million) worth of additional NEGEV light machine guns from IWI (Israel Weapon Industries), an SK Group company following the weapon’s operational success in the Swords of Iron War. […]
IDV has been awarded by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) with a three year contract for concept development and experimentation services for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS)
This work aims to define RAS strategy and to outline implementation roadmaps for the introduction into service of RAS technology The programme requires IDV to combine Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS), coordinated and orchestrated within a common advanced interoperable Command and Control (C2) system distributed over pre-defined network nodes, to deliver […]