Northrop Grumman on February 28 received an award with a potential value of $692 million from the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) to produce and field an innovative, proliferated constellation of 42 low-Earth-orbit (pLEO) satellites for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL) mesh satellite communications network.

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Designed to transport infantry troops, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle is known for its survivability, mobility and lethality. Now, it can add hybrid electrification to its attributes. Nancy Jones-Bonbrest, Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, reports on U.S. Army’s website.

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Sensor solutions specialist Hensoldt will bring its latest-technology capabilities in Identification-Friend-or-Foe (IFF) into the upcoming IFF modernization programme of the South Korean armed forces.

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The American-made M270A1 and M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) are able to fire a wide range of rockets and missiles. Both vehicles are designed to support joint early and forced entry expeditionary operations with high-volume destructive, suppressive, and counter-battery fires.

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The ability to process massive amounts of data is crucial as organizations and their technological innovations evolve. It is through the analysis of data that the U.S. Army can continue to develop engineering breakthroughs, modernize technology and make informed decisions. Kaylan Hutchison, DAC Strategic Communications, reports.

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XTEND - a company specializing in human-guided autonomous drone operating systems for military forces and law enforcement agencies – is launching the second generation of its indoor tactical sUAS: the XTENDER. For the first time, the system's unique capabilities enable combat soldiers to perform entire missions remotely, with just a few hours of training, actively affecting the operational scenario, with zero contact with hostile forces.

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According to a video published by the Polish Company Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) S.A., the company has presented the latest prototype of its Baobab-K truck-mounted scatterable mine-laying system. The BAOBAB-K enables an automatic laying of barrier minefields of different sizes, densities, and times of self-destruction.

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According to information published by the Iranian Tasnim News Agency on February 12, 2022, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Research and Self Sufficiency Jahad Organization (RSSJO) have designed and manufactured in a new unmanned weapon station which is integrated on BMP-1 tracked armored IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle).

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Technodinamika Holding of Rostec State Corporation has received a patent for its ‘smart’ cargo parachute system. It is able to provide airdrop delivery of goods in a fully automatic mode with increased accuracy using GLONASS or GPS systems. Currently, the development is undergoing flight tests.

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According to information published by the German army, the latest generation of the main battle tank in the family of Leopard 2, called Leopard 2A7V, is one of the heaviest tanks in the world with a weight of 63,9 tons, but it offers the best protection, firepower, and mobility for a tank of this class.

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The U.S. Army Geospatial Center has assisted in further modernizing the 412th Theater Engineer Command’s Engineer-Focused Intelligence Training, or ENFIT, geospatial intelligence procedures with two portable high-speed imagery servers. Maj. William Allred and Sgt. 1st Class Tony Foster, 412th Theater Engineer Command, report.

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According to a video released by Northrop Grumman on February 2, 2022, during its Bushmaster Users Conference 2021, the American company Northrop Grumman has conducted firing tests with its M230LF 30x113 mm Chain Gun mounted on Pratt Miller’s EMAV-LW30 UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) that can be used as C-UAS (Counter-Unmanned Aerial System) and to engage ground targets.

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In this article, we explain why the South Korean K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer has become so popular around the world and the success story of this new modern artillery system after the latest contracts that were announced for Australia and Egypt.

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According to a Tweet published by Ciro Nappi on January 31, 2022, the Italian army has started the trials of upgraded C1 Ariete AMV (Aggiornamento Mezza Vita) Main Battle Tank (MBT). The AMV program will attempt to extend the life of the C1 Ariete up until 2030/2035, whereby then it is presumed that a new design will take over.

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The Materials in Extreme Dynamic Environments Collaborative Research Alliance, or MEDE CRA, culminated its 10-year program with a virtual capstone event, co-hosted by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Victor Nakano, Johns Hopkins University, reports.

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