Land related military and defence technology and procurement insight
Ten Years of Iron Dome
Israel's Iron Dome Defence System recently celebrated 10 years since its first combat encounter on April 7, 2011. But is it as effective today as it was then?
The pandemic prevented Israeli defence companies from attending IDEX 2021, but future defence co-operation with the UAE looks promising, say officials.
Small unmanned aircraft systems present a growing threat to US personnel, facilities and assets. Now the US Department of Defense has a strategy to counter them.
UK PM Boris Johnson announces £16.5 billion boost for defence spending
The UK MoD's £16.5 billion windfall will be spent on shiny new toys, but legacy platforms still need to be maintained and the Equipment Plan is way over budget.
Following last year's GPS-denial attack, Israel's defence industry has stepped up efforts to combat GPS jamming by adapting systems used for air-borne anti-jamming.
Rheinmetall's newly developed Lynx IFV scores first major order from NATO and EU member country Hungary, which will build some of the vehicles locally.
Trump Makes Good On His Promise to Reduce US Footprint in Germany
US troops to withdraw from Germany in highly politicised move in which President Donald Trump labelled Germany as "delinquent in their 2% fee to NATO.”
Remote Combat Vehicles: Reimagining the Battlefield
Milrem Robotics says its Remote Combat Vehicle, with the Cockerill remote weapons station, could provide additional eyes and firepower on the battlefield or logistics convoys.
The advent of drones like the MQ-9 Reaper have made it easier for militaries to launch attacks like the one the US ordered against Iran's General Soleimani.
George Washington suffered numerous defeats at the hands of the British. But by using guerrilla tactics, he altered the course of the American Revolution.
Guerrilla Warfare: Kings of Revolution, William Wallace was a virtual unknown before he rose up to defeat the British at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
The NORA-B52 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer is designed to provide powerful, sudden and rapid fire against tactically, operatively and strategically significant targets at greater distances.
Countries are exploiting the benefits of Unmanned Ground Vehicles to encompass a wide range of missions (combat, ISR, EOD), and work has even begun on an unmanned main battle tank.
UK MoD announces plan to rejoin Boxer programme and not run competition for UK MIV programme after Australia selects the 8x8 for its Land 400 Phase 2 programme.
Active Protection Systems at International Armoured Vehicles 2018
How safe are Active Protection Systems? Israel's Trophy system is "combat proven," whilst ADS's APS has been benchmarked against a civilian safety standard.
Rheinmetall's Lynx - Minimising Technical Risk and Cost
Rheinmetall's Lynx IFV hopes to provide a price point that captures the imagination of the export market. Its first potential customer could be Australia.
Immediately following the UK vote to leave the EU, the pound declined in value, which is likely to impact the cost of already announced defence acquisition programmes and support costs for in-service equipment.
By Stuart Young, Peter Antill and Richard Fisher - 03 January 2017
Russia’s next-generation battle tank, the Armata T-14, is causing a stir with its uncrewed turret, increased lethality and hard-kill Active Protection System.
The first battle tank was developed 100 years ago. As a mobile, protected weapon platform, the battle tank remains an important component of modern ground forces.