Etiqueta: US Army
The U.S. Army confirms the purchase of israeli Iron Fist active protection systems to equip its new IFV Bradley M2A4E1 Vehicles
As part of its efforts to modernize its fleet of Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), the United States Army has confirmed the purchase of new Iron Fist active protection systems (APS) from the Israeli company Elbit Systems. These new systems are intended to equip the...
Raytheon will continue manufacturing new TOW 2B anti-tank missiles for the U.S. Army
This week, the U.S. company Raytheon announced it has received a new contract from the U.S. Army to continue manufacturing TOW anti-tank missiles. This significant contract totals $676 million, split between a $430 million annual award in 2023 and an additional $246 million extension...
American Rheinmetall and GDLS advance in the development of the future replacement for the U.S. Army’s Bradley IFV
Seeking to advance the development of the future replacement for the U.S. Army's Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV), American Rheinmetall and GDLS have reported completing the preliminary design reviews of their candidates, thereby shaping future developments within the XM30 program with an eye toward...
ZM at AUSA 2024 – BAE Systems bets on the Archer to become the future 155mm self-propelled howitzer for the U.S. Army
The Russo-Ukrainian war has demonstrated that the use of field artillery, both towed and self-propelled, is being redefined in terms of how this weapon, popularly known as the "God of War," is employed. In addition to the increased accuracy and range of projectiles fired...
ZM at AUSA 2024 – BAE Systems advances the development of the U.S. Army’s AMPV vehicle with the introduction of two new variants
Another company that participated in AUSA 2024 was BAE Systems, which showcased two prototypes of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), each equipped with different mission capabilities to meet the operational requirements of the United States Army. These vehicles, displayed at BAE's stand, are notable...
ZM at AUSA 2024 – GDLS unveil the new version of the 8×8 Stryker MCOTM silent mobility armored combat vehicle
During the 2024 edition of AUSA, General Dynamics Land Systems unveiled their latest combat vehicle innovation: the Stryker MCOTM (Mounted Command on The Move), a variant designed to provide silent tactical mobility and secure communication on the battlefield. This vehicle stands out for its...
AM General unveils the next generation of U.S. Army’s JLTV vehicles at AUSA 2024, alongside the 105mm self-propelled howitzer HUMVEE 2-CT Hawkeye
Against the backdrop of the upcoming AUSA 2024 International Exhibition in Washington, D.C., AM General will be present at the event with its latest innovations in the 4x4 armored utility vehicle segment, as well as high-mobility fire support solutions. More specifically, the South Bend-based...
The U.S. Army advances in replacing its M113s with an additional purchase order for new AMPV armored vehicles
Deepening its program to replace the aging M113, the United States Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the purchase of an additional batch of 48 AMPV armored vehicles. This decision aligns with the company's ongoing efforts to expand its facilities and...
