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8 November

The Bell V-280 technology Demonstrator (Photo courtesy of Bell)

Bell Textron Selects Kansas Factory for US Army’s FLRAA Fuselage Assembly

Bell Textron has revealed its fuselage assembly site in Wichita, Kansas, for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program.

8 November

RCH 155 remote-controlled wheeled howitzer.

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Picks KNDS Mobile Artillery to Replace Legacy Howitzer

The Swiss arms procurement agency has picked the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) artillery system as the replacement of the aging M109 self-propelled howitzer.

7 November

Inder Singh Bisht

India Upgrading Himalayan Airstrip Near China Border to Fighter AirBase

India is upgrading a high-altitude advanced landing ground near China into a fighter jet airbase.

7 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Aimpoint Clinches US Marines Contract for Anti-Armor Rifle Fire Control System

The US Marine Corps has contracted Aimpoint to deliver its FCS 14 Fire Control Systems for the M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapons System.

7 November

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, conduct a safety of use memorandum (SOUM) on an assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) in preparation for Exercise Reindeer II, Reindeer I, and Joint Viking in Setermoen, Norway, Nov. 19, 2020. The SOUM test assessed the watertight integrity of AAV’s hull on a submerged ramp and is part of a continuing effort to ensure the equipment is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. William Chockey)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Purchase 44 Used Amphibious Vehicles From US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense is planning to buy 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles from the US, doubling its intended order from 2023.

7 November

Australian Army soldier instructs Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel on using the EF88 Austeyr rifle during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australia, Indonesia Enhance Cooperation in ‘Largest’ Joint Drills

Australia announced "the largest combined joint activity in recent history" with Indonesia strengthening regional security cooperation.

7 November

Christine Casimiro

Kongsberg to Provide Turrets for US Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $329-million contract to supply medium caliber turret systems for the US Marines’ amphibious combat vehicles (ACV)-30.

7 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Unveils Leopard 2 Tank With Trophy Active Protection System

Germany has unveiled the first Leopard main battle tank equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System.

6 November

US Army Bradley M2A4E1 infantry fighting vehicle with Elbit System's Iron Fist APS

Christine Casimiro

US Army Bradley IFVs to Be Upgraded With Elbit Iron Fist APS

The US has awarded Elbit Systems a $127-million follow-on contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems for its Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.

6 November