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BAE Systems to launch series of AMPV rapid capability kit installations and mission-ready effectors

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:18:22 +0000

BAE Systems (LON: BA) is investing in the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) to further expand capability options for Soldiers. By using internal investment dollars and the modular chassis of the AMPV the Company will collaborate to produce various technologically-advanced prototypes equipped with different capability kits. The various strategic agreements will drive combat vehicle innovation for warfighters at speeds that outpace the adversary. “The AMPV is a proving ground for the future of tracked ground combat. The brand-new platform is coming […]

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GDELS EAGLE 6×6 Medium Protected Medical Vehicle for Bundeswehr

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:51:00 +0000

During the medical exercise ILÜ San 2025 in Feldkirchen, Lower Bavaria, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) officially handed over the Medium Protected Medical Vehicle (abbreviated mgSanKfz in German) based on the EAGLE 6×6 to the Bundeswehr on July 4th. The symbolic handover of the keys took place at the Medical Training Regiment’s garrison in front of high-ranking guests. “We would like to thank our German customers for the continued trust they place in us and are delighted that we […]

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GM Defense and NP Aerospace team to address future UK and NATO opportunities

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:53:19 +0000

GM Defense is teaming with defense contractor NP Aerospace to pursue the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The team will also address broader opportunities across NATO and allied nations. LMV is intended to replace aging vehicles with a Common Based Platform and is part of the LMP, which is a broader initiative by the British Army to modernize and consolidate its vehicle fleet. GM Defense, a unit of […]

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BAE Systems receives contract from USMC for Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30mm

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:53:14 +0000

BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been awarded a $188 million full-rate production (FRP) contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for 30 ACV-30mm vehicles, which includes fielding support, spares and test equipment. This is the first award as part of the FRP Lot 5/6 contract. The ACV-30 includes an integrated medium caliber Remote Turret System which the government is procuring separately and integrating at Naval Information Warfare Integration Center Atlantic. The ACV-30 enables transport of troops, mission essential equipment, and other […]

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Netherlands Select Oshkosh Defense to Produce Dutch JLTV – DXPV

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. together with Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] business, announced today that it has been selected by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to produce 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV), a JLTV variant tailored to fulfill the requirements for its Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility – Patrol Vehicle (FLATM-PV). The Oshkosh DXPV offers the Dutch Marines the world’s most advanced light military vehicle, delivering next-generation levels of off-road mobility, speed, transportability, and seamless operational […]

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GDELS-Steyr shows M-SHORAD air defense variant of the PANDUR EVO

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:43:00 +0000

General Dynamics European Land Systems–Steyr will present a new variant of the PANDUR 6×6 EVO at AUSA Global Force in Huntsville, Alabama from March 25 to 27. The new Maneuver Short Range Air Defense, or M-SHORAD, variant is equipped with Moog’s unmanned RIwP turret (Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform), a proven, modular, and scalable weapons platform for air defense, anti-tank or fire support with a medium-caliber cannon and missile effectors. The PANDUR with integrated RlwP is a further proof of the high […]

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IDEX 2025: BAE Systems Amphibious Combat Vehicle makes debut in Middle East

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:42:51 +0000

BAE Systems’ (LON: BA) Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is making its debut in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025. This marks a significant milestone as the program aims at international expansion. The versatile platform is designed to operate in the most rugged and challenging terrains, making it an ideal solution for militaries around the world. “The ACV is a trailblazer for amphibious warfare, designed to have significant growth potential and the flexibility […]

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Slovenia and Finland Have Signed LoI on Support for the Procurement of Patria 8×8 AMV XP

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:11:29 +0000

Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Slovenian Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic signed a Letter of Intent between Finland and Slovenia on support for the procurement of Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicles (AMV) in Brussels on 13 February, 2025. The letter of intent between the Ministry of Defence of Slovenia and the Ministry of Defence of Finland was prepared jointly by the ministries. With the intent, the participating nations state their shared willingness to cooperate, and that Slovenia will […]

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Rheinmetall hands over verification model of Skyranger 30 to the Bundeswehr

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:04:18 +0000

As scheduled, Rheinmetall delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defence vehicle to the Bundeswehr at the end of January 2025. This system is the so-called verification model, which will be used for the Bundeswehr’s required approval. After the user has been instructed in how to operate the vehicle, the admission trial will begin in spring 2025. Serial delivery will mainly take place in 2027 and early 2028. At the end of February 2024, the Bundeswehr commissioned Rheinmetall to […]

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General Dynamics Land Systems successfully demonstrates ARV prototype to USMC

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:56:00 +0000

General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that it has successfully completed further testing of its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Command, Control, Communications, Computers/Unmanned Aerial Systems (C4/UAS) variant with the U.S. Marine Corps. The ARV is designed for the Marine Corps’ future Mobile Reconnaissance Battalions. Principal test locations from March to December 2024 included the Michigan Technological University Keweenaw Research Center (KRC) in Calumet, Mich., and the U.S. Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), Detroit Arsenal in Warren, Mich. General Dynamics […]

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Germany takes final step to full member of CAVS programme

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:15:28 +0000

Germany has joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) Framework Agreement. By joining this stage of the programme, Germany enables the serial procurement of CAVS vehicles based on Patria 6×6 vehicle. After Finland, Latvia and Sweden, Germany is the fourth nation to access the Framework Agreement. Germany started its journey within the CAVS programme in 2022 by signing the statement of intent and followed up by joining the Technical Arrangement in 2023. In 2024, Germany joined the programme’s research and […]

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GDELS to supply Latvia with ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:05:37 +0000

The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia has awarded GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas a contract for the delivery of an initial batch of 42 ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) including logistic support. This IFV is the latest generation and member of GDELS` tracked vehicle family ASCOD signaling the customer specific features of the Latvian Army. The acquisition decision followed an international competition with extensive functional trials by the Latvian National Armed Forces. The initial contract has a value of […]

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Patria and Babcock partnership on 6×6 vehicle for the UK armed forces

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:15:00 +0000

Patria and Babcock International Group (Babcock) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to present the Patria 6×6 vehicle platform to the UK armed forces to meet the operational requirements of the British Army. According to the agreement, Patria will lead the design and development of the system, providing bespoke enhancements to the existing 6×6 platform of the UK armed forces. Babcock will provide a solution to build at scale, in line with the UK MOD Land Industrial Strategy, as well […]

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GM Defense to provide Suburban Shield armored vehicles to Qatar Armed Forces

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:15:20 +0000

GM Defense is providing next generation Suburban Shield armored vehicles to the Qatar Armed Forces and Special Forces Command for protected diplomatic security and VIP transport. The Suburban Shield is based on General Motors’ full-size pickup truck and sport utility vehicle architecture. The vehicle features a high percentage of commercial parts, including the body, exterior, propulsion, interior, and brakes. Suburban Shield includes a new and unique body-on-frame chassis and suspension system, designed to support increased vehicle weight and performance requirements. […]

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BAE Systems awarded $2.5 billion in contracts with Denmark and Sweden for new CV90 combat vehicles

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:44:32 +0000

BAE Systems has signed individual contracts worth a total of approximately $2.5 billion with both Sweden and Denmark for new CV90 combat vehicles. These contracts come under a new three-party framework agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to expand the acquisition of new CV9035MkIIIC combat vehicles for both countries. This builds on an initial contract signed between BAE Systems and Sweden’s FMV in May 2024. “The infantry […]

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Otokar COBRA II 4×4 armored tactical light vehicles for Romania

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:56:09 +0000

Global land systems manufacturer OTOKAR and ROMTEHNICA, as the representative of the Ministry of National Defense signed a 4.26 billion Romanian lei (approximately EUR-857 Million) multiannual contract to supply 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 armored vehicles to Romanian Ministry of Defense. Under the contract a large number of COBRA II 4×4 vehicles will be manufactured locally in Romania. On November 27, 2024, Otokar signed the agreement through which Romania’s Ministry of National Defense awarded the company the supply of the 1,059 […]

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Keel Selected to Build Hull Structures for the U.S. Army’s M10 Booker Combat Vehicle

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:11:33 +0000

Keel Holdings, LLC (“Keel”), a leader in high-end defense manufacturing across naval, land, and space applications, is proud to announce its selection as the manufacturer of critical hull structures for the U.S. Army’s M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, the latest and most advanced addition to the U.S. Army’s armored fleet. The M10 Booker, named to honor two U.S. soldiers, represents the pinnacle of modern military engineering, offering superior lethality, survivability, and mobility in the face of modern ground threats. Developed and […]

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GDELS ASCOD combat vehicles for Latvia

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:01:27 +0000

The Latvian Ministry of Defense and General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)-Santa Bárbara Sistemas have entered contract negotiations for new tracked combat vehicles. The Latvian Ministry lately confirmed that the ASCOD from GDELS was selected after an international competition with extensive functional tests. “This decision again demonstrates the excellence of GDELS in the field of tracked vehicles. The ASCOD is a state-of-the-art combat vehicle that fully meets the complex demands of today’s mission profiles.” Alejandro Page, GDELS Vice President for […]

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HII Awarded Contract to Research and Develop Technology Enhancements for U.S. Army Combat Vehicle Fleet

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:15:07 +0000

HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a $197 million contract to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC). HII was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center’s (DoDIAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) […]

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GM Defense completes first Heavy Duty SUV for the State Department’s DSS

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:16:00 +0000

GM Defense has completed production of the first vehicles in support of the Diplomatic Security Service’s Heavy-Duty armored Sport Utility Vehicle (HD SUV) program. DSS is the law enforcement and security arm of the U.S. Department of State. GM marked the milestone event with Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security Gentry Smith and other key stakeholders at GM Defense’s Concord, North Carolina-based Manufacturing and Customer Innovation Center. “Our Suburban Shield significantly enhances the quality, performance, and safety that is […]

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Rheinmetall is supplying 20 additional Marder IFV to Ukraine

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:08:56 +0000

Rheinmetall has handed over 20 additional Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Ukrainian armed forces for their defence against the Russian aggressor. The delivery was completed at the end of the third quarter of 2024. This brings the total number of combat vehicles delivered directly to Ukraine or in the context of so-called ring exchanges (Ring¬tausch) to around 200.A three-digit number of these systems are Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles. In addition, Rheinmetall has provided Marder infantry fighting vehicles […]

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AUSA 2024: BAE Systems presents two Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes with different mission capabilities

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:47:01 +0000

BAE Systems (LON:BA) is showcasing two Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototypes at AUSA 2024. A new AMPV prototype equipped with a 30mm turret will be featured alongside the AMPV Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS), which just completed U.S. Army evaluations at the Yuma Test Center. BAE Systems’ common top plate is what enables the seamless incorporation of these mission equipment packages onto the AMPV and is adaptable to more than 30 different turret systems. The latest configuration – which is […]

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AUSA 2024: AM General Focuses on Tactical Capabilities and Unveils MIMIC-V

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:35:00 +0000

AM General, leader in military automotive systems and technology, will display an array of mobility capabilities that are addressing the complexities of the evolving battlefield at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Oct. 14 – 16, 2024, Booth #1939, Hall B, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Company will feature the next general Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV A2) and trailer, the HUMVEE 2-CT Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer, and the all-new […]

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BAE Systems receives order for additional AMPV

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:44:00 +0000

BAE Systems (LON:BA) has received a $184 million contract modification to produce an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPV) for the U.S. Army. The order is in addition to the existing full-rate production contract. The AMPV family of vehicles (FoV) replaces the Army’s legacy M113s and modernizes the force by providing critical survivability, mobility, on-board power and interoperability upgrades to the Armored Brigade Combat Team. The FoV is currently built in five variants including the General Purpose, Mortar Carrier, Medical […]

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Additional GDLS M10 Booker Combat Vehicles for US Army

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:59:01 +0000

The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $322.7 million contract for continued low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a new assault vehicle for the Army’s Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). The M10 Booker moves rapidly in a variety of terrain conditions to engage and destroy enemy combatants, allowing freedom of movement and enhanced survivability on the battlefield. As part of low-rate initial production, multiple Booker vehicles have been delivered to the Army to […]

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