“The collaboration includes dedicated satellite capacity and constellation access, which allows the capacity of the entire ICEYE satellite fleet to be utilized,” according to a Rheinmetall press release.
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Less artillery range is always going to be a losing proposition against an adversary with longer-range firepower.
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“So I think we could, with some additional investment, we could significantly increase our output, and we could do more to support the combined allied effort. … I think Australia could lean forward more and actually support the Allied effort, including the US and its preparations in the Indo-Pacific region,” NIOA CEO Rob Nioa said.
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The cooperation agreement builds off steps taken by both parties in September 2023 to set “prerequisites” for the development of a “first laser weapon” including a commitment to make “internal preparations” for the new platform’s development phase.
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The DoD could fill its need for self-propelled artillery by acquiring a proven, highly capable existing system and then building them domestically.
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The “framework agreement” is the latest in a recent series of ammo-related international moves by the German defense giant.
By Lee Ferran “We are putting our words into action and together with our partner we will create a Ukrainian competence centre for ammunition,” said Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, who was purportedly targeted for assassination.
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Jens Stoltenberg declined to comment on a CNN report about an alleged assassination plot targeting the CEO of Rheinmetall, but said NATO has seen a hostile “campaign” by Russia against alliance members.
By Lee Ferran
Leonardo’s new partnership arrives less than a month after it abruptly ended cooperation with Franco-German KNDS to jointly develop the Leopard 2A8 MBT after failing to agree on a mutually acceptable configuration.
By Tim Martin “The order is primarily intended to increase the stocks of the German Armed Forces and its allies and to support Ukraine in its defensive struggle” said the German manufacturer.
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Featuring an upgraded Leopard chassis with shortened engine to increase space inside the vehicle’s compartment, EMBT features KNDS’s new EMBT-ADT 140 uncrewed turret, which includes the 140mm Ascalon gun.
By Andrew White
“The experiences from recent crises and wars, in addition to the obvious postponement of the main Ground Combat System Program, creates the necessity to set up an additional medium-term solution,” said Rheinmetall’s Bjoern Bernhard.
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The German and American defense firms joined forces on the project in 2023 to develop the system “as a solution for the growing demand for long-range rocket artillery.”
By Christina Mackenzie Additionally, Rheinmetall is in talks with Ukrainian suppliers in a bid to form a new joint venture for in country production of artillery ammunition.
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