Oshkosh Defense announced on October 2 that the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command has placed a $39.5 million order for additional Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires) carriers and associated kits. Based on the Oshkosh Defense Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), ROGUE Fires is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UGV) that leverages the JLTV’s extreme...
In a significant advancement in armored vehicle technology, Serbian defense company Yugoimport has introduced the Milosh 2, a state-of-the-art 4×4 armored vehicle. This next-generation vehicle is able to rival other contemporary armored vehicles in its class. The Milosh 2 is a refined version of its predecessor, the Milosh 1. Notably, it boasts a payload capacity...
At the recent Partner 2023 defense exhibition in Serbia, Yugoimport SDPR J.P., a leading Serbian defense company, showcased its latest innovation: the Black RCWS 12.7. This Remote Controlled Weapon Station represents a new generation of weapon systems, specially designed for today’s warfare scenarios. The Black RCWS 12,7 machine gun, developed by Yugoimport SDPR...
The U.S. Army has officially awarded BAE Systems of York, Pennsylvania, a full-rate production contract for the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV). The initial vehicle order is valued at $797 million, with potential additional options that could bring the total contract amount to $1.6 billion. This significant investment underscores the Army’s commitment to modernizing...
On September 28, 2023, Germany signed a historic agreement with Israel to purchase the Arrow 3 anti-missile defense system. This decision, which was preceded by approval from the United States, was already reported by Army Recognition on August 17, 2023. A sales agreement between Israel and Germany concerning the Arrow 3 anti-missile system took place on September 28,...
According to Tecnodefensa on September 27, 2023, after months of negotiations between governments and companies, Germany officially lifted its embargo on six components used in the production of the VBTP-MSR Guarani 6×6 armored personnel carrier (APC). These components, including ballistic steel, anti-mine protection plates, periscopes, homokinetic half-shafts, transmission...
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has received an order from the US Army to deliver an additional 409 CROWS remote weapon stations, spares and support. The order has a value of USD 94 million or approximately NOK 1 billion. The order is part of the IDIQ (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) frame contract awarded in October 2022, the 4th consecutive five-year contract...
During a visit to Paramaribo on September 14 and 15, General Marc Le Bouil, the commander of the French Armed Forces in Guyana, arrived with a series of FAMAS assault rifles destined for Suriname. France and Suriname share a common border in Latin America and thus have mutual interests in the region. On this occasion, France delivered various military equipment worth one...
Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, United States – On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Army announced the awarding of contracts to four prominent companies for the design and construction of Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) prototypes. This initiative is the first phase of a comprehensive Program of Record competition. The companies selected for this prestigious project are McQ, Inc.,...
Belgium has announced the purchase of 761 Akeron MP anti-tank missiles (formerly known as Medium-Range Missile or MMP) from MBDA France to equip its 60 future EBRC Jaguar reconnaissance vehicles and replace the currently used Spike missiles. This decision underscores Belgium’s commitment to the Franco-Belgian defense partnership, which has been evident through several...