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29 December

Arms

Image of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) 52 calibre wheeled artillery system. Seen here at a military training area in Germany. The criticality of artillery fire has never been clearer. Automated artillery systems have packed a powerful punch on the battlefield in Ukraine, and RCH 155 will provide a modernised capability unparalleled in other artillery systems. RCH 155 delivers increased range and accuracy for artillery engagements, a high rate-of-fire of up to nine rounds-per-minute and possesses a powerful blend of tactical and operational mobility. Able to deliver multiple rounds onto a target simultaneously in a 360-degree arc at range, it also has a direct fire capability providing close range defence. As part of the Boxer family, it uses the common Boxer drive module, creating efficiencies in support through platform commonality and modularity, and improving interoperability.

UK, Germany Ink $70M Joint Deal for Mobile RCH 155 Artillery

The UK and Germany have signed a $70.1-million joint procurement contract for artillery that can fire while maneuvering and neutralize targets more than 70 kilometers away.

29 December

Land

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Croatia Joins Tatra’s Military Truck Acquisition Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Tatra to purchase the Czech company’s T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations.

22 December

Air

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Japan Air Force Buys First Texan II Jet Trainers From Textron

Textron Aviation Defense has signed a contract to deliver the first Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II training aircraft to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

22 December

Sea

Hulls of two future Evolved Cape-class patrol boats under construction in a shipyard

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Expands Evolved Cape Patrol Fleet With Two Additional Boats

Australia has contracted Austal Limited to build two Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels for the country’s border force.

22 December

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Orders 18 Landing Craft Medium From Austal

Canberra has awarded Austal Limited a contract to build 18 additional Landing Craft Medium vessels for the Australian Army.

22 December

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon to Supply Patriot Defense System Parts for Romania

Romania has awarded Raytheon a $168-million contract for the purchase of Patriot air and missile defense defense system components.

19 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

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US Navy Procures Textron Drone Boat for AUKUS Trials

The US Navy has purchased an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems for testing under AUKUS, a trilateral partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US.

19 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Buys 800+ CAVS Systems From Patria in $2.3B Deal

Germany has signed contracts worth more than $2.3 billion with Finnish vehicle developer Patria for the purchase of 876 Common Armored Vehicle Systems.

17 December

Land