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Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr to supply around one million DM45 smoke hand grenades, the company announced on 27 May 2024. Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Information Technology and In- Service Support (BAAINBw), and Rheinmetall Waffe Munition signed a framework agreement for the manufacture and supply of the grenades […]

Belgian small arms manufacturer FN Herstal has launched a new variant of its widely adopted Minimi light machine gun (LMG) with a long rail feed cover, the company announced on 23 May 2024. Explaining that it constantly adapts its products to align with evolving user requirements, FN stated in a press release, “One requirement that […]

Avon Protection has won the tender for the continued supply of the General Service Respirator (GSR) and associated service support for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the company announced on 9 May 2024. The contract, which covers four years with five further 12-month option periods, is valued at up to GBP 38 million (EUR […]

Power management solutions and head protection specialist Galvion is taking the opportunity of the SOF Week 2024 exhibition, held in Tampa, Florida, from 6 to 10 May 2024, to demonstrate a new soldier system wireless charging concept. The system, called BATLCHRG, follows the January 2024 announcement regarding Galvion’s strategic investment partnership with the Canadian technology […]

The X7 in-ear headset launched in January 2024 by communication and hearing protection specialist Invisio has achieved a ground-breaking level of hearing protection, performing even better than initial results and providing higher safety levels for users than ever, the company announced on 2 May. Latest tests show that the Invisio X7 offers a signal-to-noise ratio […]

Head protection and power/data management specialist Galvion has received three new orders for its Batlskin Caiman head system through its framework contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), the company announced on 23 April 2024. These latest orders, combined with previously announced orders from Norway, Finland and Sweden, take the total number of […]

The US Army has awarded L3Harris Technologies a USD 256 million (EUR 240 million) contract for continued production of the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B), the company announced on 15 April 2024. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract represents the first full-scale production order under the ENVG-B’s programme of record. “The L3Harris ENVG-B systems enhance […]

Babcock International Group took the opportunity of exhibiting at the International Training Technology Exhibition and Conference (IT2EC), held in London from 9-11 April 2024, to launch the Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE): the company’s latest experiential tool to support individual and collective training. On display at IT2EC was the military version of BITE, named Proteus, which […]

Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) announced the launch on 4 April 2024 of what it bills as “the world’s first computerised small arms system”. Called Arbel, the system comprises a computer, an upgraded electronic trigger mechanism with sensors and a new ‘Arbel’ firing mode, and a removable battery. As a support system, Arbel is designed to […]

US night vision specialist SiOnyx is poised to introduce a line of 1,050 nm infrared (IR) illuminators designed to complement and enhance the capabilities of the company’s Opsin helmet-mounted digital night vision monocular. “Out-of-band illuminators represent a technological leap forward, ensuring optimal performance in low-light conditions while maintaining full covert operations,” the company stated in […]

Rheinmetall has expanded its vehicle portfolio to include innovative light hybrid/electric-powered vehicles by acquiring Dutch start-up REEQ, the German company announced on 18 March 2024. A full 100% of REEQ shares were acquired by Dutch subsidiary Rheinmetall Defence Nederland at the beginning of this month. Both parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price. REEQ, […]

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) unveiled its new Micro Folding Battle Sight (MFBS) on 28 February 2024. The system represents a unique design that addresses the challenge of combining co-witness back-up iron sights with higher-reflex sights alongside various accessories on a weapon’s picatinny rail. It is specifically developed to conserve the valuable space on the rail […]

The Turkish ballistic protection and ceramics manufacturer Nurol Teknoloji appeared at the Enforce Tac defence exhibition, held in Nuremberg, Germany, from 26 to 28 February 2024, for the first time following its acquisition of the German ceramic powder manufacturer Industriekeramik Hochrhein (IKH). Nurol Teknoloji claims to be a leader in the field of advanced technical […]

With Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine showing that fighting from, in and around the trenches is by no means a thing of the past, Romold, the Bundeswehr’s specialist for plastic cable ducts, presented a new plastic emplacement system at the most recent NATO Military Engineering Centre of Excellence’s Industry Day, held from 5 to […]

Designed to meet NATO’s AEP-38 standard, the Exoskin-S1 “offers unmatched defence against vapour, liquid and particulate chemical warfare agents (CWA), toxic industrial chemical (TIC) and biological threats for up to 24 hours at a time, giving the wearer continuous protection for extended operational durations”, the company stated in a press release. The suit integrates seamlessly with […]

US photonics company SIONYX unveiled a new rugged low-light IP surveillance camera on 18 January 2024. Called the NightScan, the system is designed for remote, covert, and 24/7 surveillance in the most challenging and harsh environments. It is available in full-colour or monochrome versions and delivers an HD resolution of 720p. “Harnessing the power of […]

Swedish optics manufacturer Aimpoint AB announced the introduction of a couple of new sighting products on 19 January 2024. The first of these is the Aimpoint 3X-P magnifier: a 3× power magnifying module designed to work in conjunction with Aimpoint’s red dot sights. Built to withstand the demands of professional end-users, the Aimpoint 3X-P features […]

Head protection and power management specialist Galvion announced on 18 January 2024 it is introducing EDG (Energy Data Grid, pronounced ‘Edge’): a modular and scalable power and data distribution and management system for headborne accessories. The announcement coincides with Shot Show 2024, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 23-26 January 2024, where Galvion will […]

Revision Military, the US ballistic eyewear specialist, is presenting its new SlingShot ballistic sunglasses to the trade public for the first time at the Shot Show in Las Vegas at the end of January 2024 and at EnforceTac in Nuremberg at the end of February. According to Revision, the SlingShot’s open-top frame enables good ventilation, […]

BAE Systems announced at DSEI 2023 on 14 September that it is set to launch its first Azalea multi-satellite cluster into low Earth orbit at the beginning of 2025. The group of satellites will use a range of sensors to collect visual, radar and radio frequency (RF) data to deliver high-quality information and intelligence from […]

The US government announced on 21 September 2023 that it is sending an additional security assistance package to Ukraine: the Biden Administration’s 47th tranche of equipment to be provided to Ukraine from US Department of Defense (DoD) inventories since August 2021. The package, valued at up to USD 325 M (EUR 305 M), comes as […]