Advanced Navigation, Rheinmetall finalise FOG deal
Advanced Navigation has finalised a multi-million deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia to supply fibre-optic gyroscope (FOG) inertial navigation systems (INS), for integration into Rheinmetall’s Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), currently in service with the Australian Army. This follows a...
ST Engineering adds Terrex facility in Kazakhstan
ST Engineering marked a new milestone in its International Defence business with a strategic agreement with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE). ST Engineering will collaborate with KPE to set up in-country production capability for a new 8x8 amphibious multi-purpose armoured...
Australia progressing on land-based maritime strike capabilities
The Australian government is rapidly pushing ahead to equip the Australian Army with a second long-range fires regiment. In line with the priorities of the 2024 National Defence Strategy, the Australian Army must be equipped with land-based, long-range fires...
Rheinmetall completes acquisition of Loc Performance Products
Rheinmetall has now completed the takeover of the U.S. company Loc Performance Products. The Düsseldorf-based technology group announced the purchase of the renowned vehicle specialist based in Plymouth, Michigan, in August 2024. Following approval by competent supervisory authorities, the...
APDR News in Brief 24 November 2024
Infoblox IDs malicious DNS threat actors: Hijacking domains using a ‘Sitting Ducks attack’ remain an under-recognised topic in the cybersecurity community. Few threat researchers are familiar with this attack vector and knowledge is scarce. However, the prevalence of these...
Curtiss-Wright completes requirements for Australian turret drive stabilisation
Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division announced that it has successfully completed all Australian Industry Capability (AIC) program requirements for delivery of cost-effective, scalable turret drive stabilization systems (TDSS) to Rheinmetall Defence Australia in support of the Australian Army’s Project Land...
Rheinmetall to deliver Enhanced Recovery Capability project
The Canadian government has awarded Rheinmetall a major order for the production of 85 heavy recovery vehicles to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as part of the Enhanced Recovery Capability (ERC) project. The five-year purchase agreement, worth $325 million...
US Marines initiate full-rate production for ACV-30
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has received a contract from the US Marine Corps for long lead items, signalling the start of full-rate production for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm program (ACV-30). The items included in the US$51 million...
Australian soldiers trained on Army’s newest tanks
The Australian Army is rapidly bringing in to service its new fleet of main battle tanks, with the first cohort of Australian Army soldiers completing training on operations and maintenance at Puckapunyal. The Army will have a fleet of...
Elbit Systems wins deal for ‘Iron Fist’ APS
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a follow-on contract of approximately $127 million to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) for upgrades to the U.S. Army's Bradley M2A4E1...