Defence Industry

AxleTech International announces release of new independent suspension model

Troy, Michigan – AxleTech International has shipped the first custom order of their newest 2000 Series model of independent suspensions and is releasing standard versions of Independent Suspension Axle Systems (ISAS) to their customer base this month.

Defence Industry

Finnish Patria offers cooperation possibilities for Lithuanian industry in the IFV project

The nordic defence, security and aviation group Patria offers armoured modular vehicles to Lithuania, as well as cooperation with the local industry, which is in a very significant role in the project. There are great examples about similar cases eg. in Croatia and South Africa. Patria would manufacture the new vehicles in Lithuania, which will ensure the security of supplies in Lithuania and create new working places for industry.

Defence Industry

AT Communication is pleased to announce the AT GNSS-01 Multi System GPS Receiver

AT Communication is pleased to announce the AT GNSS-01 Multi System GPS Receiver. The AT-GNSS-01 has a significant advantage over single system receivers including:

Defence Industry

BAE Systems Team Awarded Development Contract for U.S. Marine Corps ACV 1.1 Program

BAE Systems was awarded a U.S. Marine Corps contract for the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development phase of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 1.1 program.

Defence Industry

Oshkosh Next Generation of Light Vehicles Provides Unprecedented

For the first time in company history, Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, will be exhibiting at the Dubai Airshow, November 8 – 12, 2015, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Oshkosh offers a full range of leading-edge military, security and airport fire fighting vehicles to serve customers throughout the Middle East Region, including the highly transportable Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), which was recently selected by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to replace aging up-armored HMMWVs.

Defence Industry

Lockheed Martin Precision Munitions Complete Reliability Tests

DALLAS -- Lockheed Martin’s Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary munitions recently underwent successful stockpile reliability tests. All rockets were launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Defence Industry

$245.3 Million U.S. Army Contract to Continue M109A7 Production

BAE Systems received $245 million from the U.S. Army to complete the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier.

Defence Industry

AT Communication is pleased to announce the launch of the AT USB-Logger for Voice and Data

AT Communication is pleased to announce the launch of the AT USB-Logger for Voice and Data.

Defence Industry

AM General Awarded $42 M in Additional Funding for Domestic and International HMMWV Sales

AM General has been awarded new HMMWV contracts and modifications to existing domestic and international contracts for vehicles and parts for Iraq, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Israel, Turkey, Kenya, Lebanon and the United States totaling $42,165,170.

Defence Industry

Oshkosh Defense Unveils M-ATV 6×6 and Advanced Driver Assist Systems at AUSA

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is unveiling the Oshkosh® MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) 6×6 Technology Demonstrator, at AUSA in Washington, D.C. October 12-14, 2015. The M-ATV 6×6 Technology Demonstrator builds upon the protection and off-road mobility performance of the battle-proven M-ATVs, while providing more interior volume for up to 15 soldiers, as well as greater payload capacity and all-wheel steer for exceptional maneuverability.

Defence Industry

Orbital ATK Awarded $16 Million to Develop Next Generation 120MM Tank Ammo

Dulles, Virginia -- Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company was awarded a $16 million contract with options for the first phase of development for the 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP), XM1147 High Explosive Multi-Purpose with Tracer cartridge. This new tank ammunition will provide Abrams Main Battle Tank crews a multi-purpose round that replaces four existing rounds, giving greater mission flexibility and main-gun capability through a single munition for multiple engagement scenarios.

Defence Industry

Hawkei to Be Built in Australia

The Australian Government will purchase 1100 locally built Hawkei protected vehicles and over 1000 trailers to strengthen our defence force.

Defence Industry

General Dynamics Awarded $358 Million for 150 M1A1 SA Abrams Tanks for Morocco

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $358 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to refurbish and upgrade 150 M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks to the M1A1 SA (situational awareness) configuration for sale to the Kingdom of Morocco. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics.

Defence Industry

MTL leads the way with cold formed Aluminium

Within the defence manufacturing industry we continually strive to push the limits of technology to redefine what is possible. We understand the need to support change with solid test data and proof of repeatability, and in absence of this, designers and engineers opt for traditional tried and tested methods for the application of materials when developing new platforms.

Defence Industry

BAE Delivers ARCHER Artillery System to Sweden

BAE Systems today delivered the first production series ARCHER artillery system to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) during a ceremony at the company’s Karlskoga facility.