Elbit Systems Land & C4I presented the latest configuration of its SOLTAM ATMOS (Autonomous Truck Mounted hOwitzer System) truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled artillery system at Eurosatory 2014 defence show. Although ATMOS was seen mounted on a 6×6 Tatra Export T816-7 series high-mobility chassis, the weapon system can be fitted to a 6×6 or 8×8 chassis. […]

Turkish firm Otokar is shown armoured fighting vehicle Cobra II Cobra II is the follow-on to the original and highly successful Cobra, which has been built in large numbers for the home and export markets. Otokar has confirmed that the Cobra II will be marketed alongside the original Cobra. The Cobra II has more volume, […]

On June 25, 2014 the supply of next batch of five vehicles of BTR-3E armored personnel carriers for the needs of National Guard of Ukraine was carried out on the Kyiv Armored Plant, which is a member-enterprise of Ukroboronprom State Concern. This is the second batch of armored personnel carriers of such class, which was […]

General Dynamics Land Systems and KONGSBERG will unveil its latest vehicle integration at Eurosatory. The PROTECTOR MCT-30 and LAV integration will be exhibited for the first time in Paris during the exhibition. PROTECTOR MCT-30 provides exceptional lethality at range, growth potential, as well as employment of Air Burst Munitions (ABM). The link-less (ammunition) feeding system, […]

The troop carrying APC variant of the Nexter 8×8 VBCI IFV has been adapted by the company to make improvements following feedback from tests and operations. On display at Eurosatory, the vehicle now has rear wheel steering to reduce the turning circle radius to 20m, although the third set of wheels are still fixed. Additional […]

Mitsubishi is offering a multipurpose wheeled 8×8 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory in what represents the first real push by Japan into military exports. An APC variant model of the vehicle was shown on the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) stand but there are also medical evacuation, and command and control (C2) versions on offer as well. […]

Russia and the Philippines are discussing the possibility of delivery to the Asian country the Russian infantry fighting vehicle BMP-3F. The journalists at the International Salon of weapons “Eurosatory 2014” Deputy General Director of “Rosoboronexport” Igor Sevastyanov. “We are working with the country on the BMP-3F. The specific results are reported later, “- he said. […]

General Dynamics Land Systems is displaying at Eurosatory the concept of the ‘LAV DEMONSTRATOR’, a a radically modernized LAV III carrying a remotely controlled turret, with the Protector RWS mounting 30mm cannon recently demonstrated for the US Army. The vehicle is equipped with modified front section, accomodating the larger powerpack. The vehicle also uses an […]

Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has given approval for the NZDF to seek a replacement for the Steyr rifle. “It is important NZDF personnel are well equipped and have effective modern rifles suited to today’s operational environment,” says Dr Coleman. “The Steyr rifle has served the NZDF well for over 20 years and […]

As reported by the chief editor of Ukrainian web-resource Tsenzor.Net Yuri Butusov, “for three weeks more than 30 new Ukrainian BTR-3E near Kiev are not in motion. These armored vehicles were built by order of Thailand, but due to the war, delivery was suspended.” Based on available information, it is a part of 32 series […]