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The information was shared by Bjorn Bernhard, head of the company's ground systems department. It is about the anti-aircraft system, which will consist of the Skyranger 35 module and the Leopard 1 tank chassis. Thanks to this, it will be possible to increase the ammunition of the anti-aircraft gun, as well as to increase its cross-country capability. In addition, the Leopard 1 chassis will allow the installation of more sensors for target detection. There is no information yet on when production of the new anti-aircraft system will begin.
The novelty has a length of 5 metres and a width of 1.2 metres. The drone is equipped with an attached 60 horsepower petrol engine. Thanks to it, Stalker 5.0 can reach speeds of up to 40 knots (about 75 km/h). The drone's cruising speed is 30 knots (about 55 km/h).
The information was shared by Forces Operations. The NLAW will be an interim solution until the French industry produces its ACCP counterpart. Deliveries of the grenade launchers should start in 2025. It is not yet known how many NLAW grenade launchers the French army will receive.
The other day we wrote that the Netherlands together with Sweden and Denmark will buy CV90 infantry fighting vehicles for the AFU. Now it has become known when the deliveries will begin.
The information was shared by the manufacturer Rheinmetall. We are talking about several hundred BMPs. The contract should also include maintenance and repair of the equipment, as well as crew training services. Unfortunately, it is not yet known when the contract will be signed. By the way, Lynx BMPs for the AFU are likely to be produced in Ukraine. The other day it became known that Rheinmetall would build a factory in Ukraine and produce the first infantry fighting vehicle there this year.
This was reported by the Polish embassy in Sweden. The aircraft arrived at the airbase in Gdynia. In the near future, the Polish crew will undergo a training programme on the use of the Saab 340B AEW-300. After that, the aircraft will be put on combat duty
German engineering and arms concern Rheinmetall has agreed with Ukraine to localise production of the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle.
The information was shared by the company's CEO Helmut Rauch. We are talking about 10 complexes per year. Diehl Defence also plans to increase production of missiles for the systems from 2025.
The information was shared by the company's press service. The manufacturer does not disclose the number of systems, delivery terms and the contract amount. It is only known that we are talking about a two-digit million number. By the way, the Hensoldt company confirmed that it had previously delivered 16 AMPS sets to the AFU.
The information was shared by a Shephard Media source. The howitzer manufacturer has been awarded a new contract for 22 systems with an option to increase the number to 28 units. Production of howitzers has started in the city of Kassel. The German Army is the customer for the systems. The first deliveries of the new Panzerhaubitze 2000 are scheduled for 2025. By the way, this is the fourth time the Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer has returned to production.
The information was shared by the US Department of Defence. This is contract W31P4Q-24-D-0019 worth $1,920,000,000. It will be executed by Lockheed Martin. The number of systems is not disclosed yet. It is only known that deliveries should be completed in 2028.
The information was shared by SRC Inc, which will modernise the vehicles. The contract includes 15 upgraded BWR-1D/S combat vehicles. They will be equipped with SR Hawk radars.
The information was shared by the Polish government. We are talking about a contract worth $960 million. With this money, the Polish Army will receive 4 balloons and related equipment. They are planned to be used to control the border with Russia and Belarus. The equipment will be supplied by the American company Raytheon Intelligence and Space, together with Elta North America and Avantus Federal.
The GMLRS (Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System) is a high-precision rocket projectile designed for multiple launch rocket systems. Designed by Lockheed Martin, GMLRS projectiles are designed to engage a variety of targets at long ranges with high accuracy.
The information appeared on the website of the US Department of Defence. We are talking about a contract worth $861 million. Unfortunately, the number of installations is not disclosed. It is only known that the contract is planned to be fulfilled by 31 May 2026.
