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defence-blog.com Sep 02
New team joins competition for UK’s Land Rover replacement program: General Dynamics Land Systems has teamed up with Ford Motor Company and Ricardo to compete ...
defence-blog.com/new-team-joins-competition-for-uks-land-rover-replacement-program/
defence-blog.com Apr 25
Abrams tank support tab crosses $1B after latest Army award: General Dynamics Land Systems quietly crossed a significant threshold this week, pulling in a $13 ...
defence-blog.com/abrams-tank-support-tab-crosses-1b-after-latest-army-award/
defence-blog.com May 01
General Dynamics lands $716M Abrams sustainment deal: General Dynamics Land Systems collected nearly $730 million in Abrams-related contracts within days of each ...
defence-blog.com/general-dynamics-lands-716m-abrams-sustainment-deal/
defence-blog.com Apr 16
General Dynamics wins new contract for upgraded Stryker A1 vehicles: The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $44.4 million contract ...
defence-blog.com/general-dynamics-wins-new-contract-for-upgraded-stryker-a1-vehicles/
defence-blog.com Apr 08
General Dynamics secures $450M ARV contract: General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $450 million agreement from the United States Marine Corps for the next ...
defence-blog.com/general-dynamics-secures-450m-arv-contract/
defence-blog.com Apr 03
Marine Corps awards second ARV prototype contract: The United States Marine Corps has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems Corporation a ...
defence-blog.com/marine-corps-awards-second-arv-prototype-contract/
defence-blog.com Mar 24
Epirus, GDLS and Kodiak develop new counter-drone system: Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems and Kodiak AI on March 24 unveiled the Leonidas Autonomous Ground ...
defence-blog.com/epirus-gdls-and-kodiak-develop-new-counter-drone-system/
defence-blog.com Dec 07 25
U.S. Army tests drone-firing kit on Abrams: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and AeroVironment (AV) have successfully demonstrated the integration of ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-army-tests-drone-firing-kit-on-abrams/
TWZ Dec 10 25
M1 Abrams Tank Armed With Switchblade Drones Tested By Army: Loitering munitions are already revolutionizing the battlefield, and the U.S ...
twz.com/land/m1-abrams-tank-armed-with-switchblade-drones-tested-by-army
BAE and GDLS partner to offer Beowulf to Canada: BAE Systems Hägglunds and General Dynamics Land Systems have signed a teaming agreement to propose the Beowulf ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-and-gdls-partner-to-offer-beowulf-to-canada/
Key FactsBeowulf Arctic Vehicle Offered for Canadian Defence
Nov 24, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ukdefencejournal.org.uk
- BAE Systems Hägglunds and General Dynamics Land Systems have formed a partnership to supply the Beowulf all-terrain vehicle for Canada’s Arctic mobility initiative.
- The Beowulf platform incorporates the drivetrain from the BvS10 family, currently operated by eight nations including six NATO members.
- This vehicle is designed to perform reliably in harsh Arctic environments involving snow, ice, muskeg, and deep water.
- The collaboration leverages an active production line and Canadian support networks to ensure parts availability and interoperability with allied forces.
Arctic capability is critical for Canada, and the Beowulf will drive both current and future strategic objectives due to its ability to operate in extreme temperatures and unforgiving landscapes.— Tommy Gustafsson Rask, managing director at BAE Systems Hägglunds, highlighted the importance of the Beowulf for Canada's strategic goals.
CNA Oct 31 25
Taiwan does not want China's 'one country, two systems', president says
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/taiwan-does-not-want-china-one-country-two-systems-democracy-5437016
Taiwan does not want China's 'one country, two systems', president says
asiaone.com/asia/taiwan-does-not-want-chinas-one-country-two-systems-president-says
defence-blog.com Oct 10 25
Epirus unveils robotic Leonidas microwave weapon: Epirus unveiled a new high-power microwave counter-drone system mounted on a tracked robotic vehicle ahead of ...
defence-blog.com/epirus-unveils-robotic-leonidas-microwave-weapon/
Key FactsMobile Microwave Weapon Counters Drone Swarms
Oct 10, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- Epirus introduced the Leonidas Autonomous Robotic, integrating a high-power microwave platform with a 10-ton tracked unmanned vehicle from GDLS.
- The directed-energy system delivers concentrated microwave pulses to disable hostile electronics and simultaneously neutralize multiple drones in swarms.
- Software control enables tuning of power and frequency, setting safe zones, and remote updates without vehicle return to base.
- This mobile solution bridges the gap between fixed-site defenses and short-range kinetic interceptors for enhanced battlefield flexibility.
An example of a new development model for defense innovation.— Epirus frames the project as an example of a new development model for defense innovation, arguing that teaming established contractors with younger technology firms speeds the fielding of capabilities suited to a shifting battlefield.
Power play: China leads next-gen tank race as lithium curbs stall US Abrams upgrades
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3329914/power-play-china-leads-next-gen-tank-race-lithium-curbs-stall-us-abrams-upgrades
Daimler Truck pushes military business: defense alliance with General Dynamics: Daimler Truck expands military business with General Dynamics for global armed ...
deraktionaer.de/artikel/mobilitaet-oel-energie/daimler-truck-forciert-militaergeschaeft-ruestungsallianz-mit-general-dynamics-20386869.html
See the robotic combat vehicles the US Army is reconsidering: The future of autonomous light tanks now hangs in the balance as the US Army reassesses whether ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-rcv-robotic-combat-vehicle-program-prototype-photos-2025-5
defence-blog.com May 12 25
GDELS unveils new NEMESIS self-propelled howitzer: General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has officially unveiled its new NEMESIS 155mm self-propelled ...
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Key FactsGDELS Launches NEMESIS Self-Propelled Howitzer
May 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) unveiled the NEMESIS 155mm self-propelled howitzer at the International Defence & Security Exhibition in Madrid.
- The system is built on the ASCOD 2 infantry fighting vehicle chassis and incorporates an unmanned Artillery Gun Module originally used in the RCH 155 platform.
- NEMESIS can be operated by only two crew members and is capable of precision strikes at ranges up to 54 kilometers with standard ammunition and 70 kilometers with extended-range projectiles.
- Equipped with an 1,100-horsepower engine and fully automated loading and firing systems, NEMESIS enhances mobility and survivability in combat scenarios.
defence-blog.com May 11 25
GDELS to unveil new artillery system in Madrid: General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) will debut a new self-propelled artillery system at the upcoming ...
defence-blog.com/gdels-to-unveil-new-artillery-system-in-madrid/
The tank isn't dead but must adapt to new threats: Army secretary: In potential future conflicts dominated by drones, tanks likely won't be first to hit the ...
businessinsider.com/the-tank-isnt-dead-must-adapt-new-threats-army-secretary-2025-4
defence-blog.com Feb 04 25
General Dynamics completes ARV testing for US Marine Corps: General Dynamics Land Systems announced the successful completion of comprehensive testing and ...
defence-blog.com/general-dynamics-completes-arv-testing-for-us-marine-corps/
Modern tech, minimal bulk: US Army's vision for next-gen Abrams tank: The Army aims to modernize and streamline the Abrams tank, but its bulkiest features are ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-next-gen-m1e3-abrams-tank-2024-7
defence-blog.com Jun 15 24
Canada sends modern ACSV armored vehicles to Ukraine: The first four of 50 armored vehicles being built at General Dynamics Land Systems' (GDLS) plant in ...
defence-blog.com/canada-sends-modern-acsv-armored-vehicles-to-ukraine/
Ukrainian operation builds cage armor to protect US-made Abrams tanks: Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have outfitted their armored vehicles with steel cages ...
businessinsider.com/ukrainian-operation-builds-cage-armor-protect-us-made-abrams-tanks-2024-6
Ukraine war shows tanks need cages to protect from exploding drones: Cages, like the ones seen on tanks fighting in Ukraine, are likely here to stay ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-war-shows-tanks-need-cages-protect-from-exploding-drones-2024-6
Soldiers in Ukraine say US-supplied tanks have made them targets for Russian strikes
cnn.com/2024/05/29/europe/ukraine-war-us-tanks-intl/
Former US general rejects criticism from Ukrainians of Abrams tanks: Mark Hertling, a retired US Army general and a former tanker, pushed back on the claims that ...
businessinsider.com/former-us-general-rejects-criticism-from-ukrainians-of-abrams-tanks-2024-6
US Stryker vehicles help Ukraine recapture lost territory in Kharkiv: report: The Ukrainian fightback around Vovchansk is being led by the elite 82nd Air Assault ...
businessinsider.com/us-stryker-vehicles-help-ukraine-recapture-lost-territory-kharkiv-report-2024-5
China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales: China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced sanctions against Boeing and two other ...
apnews.com/article/china-sanctions-boeing-general-atomics-general-dynamics-2e02f31b14756add8f11071bae14d509
Ukrainian tank crew says Abrams is as easy to drive as scooter: The video by Army TV, run by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, showed tank crews lauding the ...
businessinsider.com/ukrainian-tank-crew-says-abrams-easy-drive-scooter-2024-5
Russia displaying war 'trophies' like Abrams and Leopard tanks: Russia is showing off more than 30 captured NATO vehicles as it seeks to blame the treaty ...
businessinsider.com/russia-displaying-war-trophies-like-abrams-and-leopard-tanks-2024-5
Ukraine pulls Abrams tanks from front due to Russia drone tactics: US: Masses of drones over Ukraine have restrict the movement of Ukraine's US-supplied Abrams ...
businessinsider.com/ukraine-pulls-abrams-tanks-from-front-over-russia-drone-tactics-2024-4
China sanctions 2 U.S. companies over 'support for arms sales to Taiwan': China has sanctioned two U.S. companies over what it says is their support for arms ...
apnews.com/article/china-us-taiwan-arms-sales-companies-sanctioned-1bcd87bf29d90cb276c0281b9e45e306
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
defence-blog.com Feb 23 24
Ukrainian military showcases Abrams tank in action: Ukrainian troops from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade have released drone footage showcasing the Abrams ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-military-showcases-abrams-tank-in-action/
defence-blog.com Feb 27 24
Russian media releases image of first damaged Abrams tank: Pro-Russian military bloggers have circulated a drone photo purportedly showcasing the first damaged ...
defence-blog.com/russian-media-releases-image-of-first-damaged-abrams-tank/
defence-blog.com Feb 27 24
Ukraine unveils Stryker wheeled armored vehicles: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have publicly showcased their recently received US-made 8x8 Stryker wheeled armored ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-unveils-stryker-wheeled-armored-vehicles/
Video Shows Russia Destroy Second US-Made Abrams Tank in a Week: The Kremlin claimed to have destroyed its first Abrams tank recently near the village of ...
newsweek.com/video-shows-russia-destroy-second-us-made-abrams-tank-week-1875790
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces destroy US-made Abrams tank Avdeyevka area : Russian forces destroyed a US-made Abrams tank of the Ukrainian army in the ...
wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-russian-forces-destroy-us-made-abrams-tank-avdeyevka-area-695163
The Drive Jan 15 24
Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tank Seen With Explosive Reactive Armor: The sight of an M1A1 tank with explosive reactive armor follows similar upgrades to other advanced ...
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukrainian-m1-abrams-tank-seen-with-explosive-reactive-armor
NATO’s war problem: weak armor: NATO has a huge problem that will take decades to overcome. Put most simply, the armor vehicles NATO has won't survive in a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/01/natos-war-problem-weak-armor/
Wanted: Macomb Co. recruits engineers in other states to bolster defense industry
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/12/19/macomb-co-recruits-engineers-out-of-state-to-bolster-defense-industry/71842011007/
Army vet with cancer fulfills bucket-list goal: Firing a tank gun one more time: Jay Tenison, an Army veteran with terminal stomach cancer who served in Germany ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/15/army-veteran-tank-gun-cancer-tenison/
