Christopher F Foss

United Kingdom

Writer at Shephard Media

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Canada unveils plans for mobile artillery

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The Canadian artillery is to get a range of new equipment which will not only have more mobility but will enable targets to be engaged with greater accuracy at extended ranges and with greater effect. Details of this major programme were revealed at the Defence IQ Future Artillery Conference held in London, UK, under Chatham House rules.
German MARS III tests Kongsberg NSM

1 week ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

KNDS Deutschland has successfully tested its MARS III (Multi-domain Artillery Rocket System Third Generation) in Norway in the coastal defence role, sources have revealed to Shephard. MARS is a German designation for its 38 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) weapons. During a virtual conference held in May 2021, the head of Germany’s BAAINBw procurement office stated that the German Army plans to fund a mid-life upgrade for its fleet of the MARS weapon.
Germany to increase artillery capability

2 weeks ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The German Army now has a road map to increase its artillery capability over the coming years according to a speaker at Defence IQ's Future Artillery Conference conference, held in London, UK, under Chatham House rules. At the height of the Cold War, the Germany Army fielded some 1,200 tube artillery systems including 155mm/39 cal M109 tracked self-propelled (SP), 155mm/39c al FH-70 towed weapons and some 400 artillery rocket systems (ARS).
International consortium bids for Spanish 6x6 cavalry scout vehicle requirement

3 weeks ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

An international consortium has been formed to bid for a future Spanish Army requirement for a 6x6 cavalry scout vehicle. The bid consists of two Spanish companies, TSD and Groupo Oesía, as well as two foreign companies in FNSS Savunma Sistemleri from Turkey and Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense. TSD has built more than 15,000 vehicles for the home and export markets, while Groupo Oesia has extensive experience in areas such as digital transformation and navigation.
GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

3 weeks ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has unveiled the 155mm/52 cal tracked self-propelled (SP) artillery system Nemesis at the International Defence & Security Exhibition (FEINDEF) in Madrid, Spain. The system is based on the GDELS ASCOD (Austrian Spanish Co-Operative Development) chassis which is currently deployed in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) role by Austria (as the Ulan) and Spain (as the Pizarro).
Technology transfer: how well does it work?

1 month ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The ‘grip and grin’ photo opportunity with cooperation agreements on the table is a staple at defence shows as large companies look for a way into smaller markets or countries with large requirements looking to grow their own industrial base. While many sales of new AFVs still involve old-school off-the-shelf purchases, many countries also require the technology transfer element.
British Army’s commitment to L118 105mm light gun may be death knell for Light Fires Platform

1 month ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The effort to replace the British Army’s 105mm L118 Light Gun may have come to an end with a source telling Shephard that there are no longer plans to replace the gun with the LFP being developed by Dstl. The LFP had already progressed to the construction of a Technology Demonstrator Platform (TDP) which was subsequently completed and tested which included a number of innovative features.
FAMOUS all-terrain vehicle demonstrated with 20mm cannon

2 months ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The Patria FAMOUS ATV has been demonstrated fitted with the KNDS-France P20 protected weapon station (PWS) during trials in Lapland, showing the expanded capability of the platform, especially in snow conditions. The P20 is officially called the Multirole Lightweight Vehicle Armament by KNDS France and is fitted with an unstabilised KNDS France pintle mounted 20M621 gas operated cannon.
Patria adds 120mm mortar system to 4x4 truck

2 months ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

The Patria 120mm TREMOS has been demonstrated integrated onto the rear of a compact SISU 4x4 truck complete with roll over protection. TREMOS was developed by Patria as a private venture, and a key feature of the system is that it can be installed on any flatbed with twist-locks so that the TREMOS baseplate can be locked in position for travelling and firing. The twist-locks meet ISO (international Standards Organisation) requirements, which are used by most civilian and military applications.
Patria unveils new 155mm artillery system with Ukraine war in mind

2 months ago | shephardmedia.com | Christopher F Foss

Finland’s Patria has completed a prototype of the ARVE 155mm/52cal self-propelled (SP) artillery system based on a Finnish SISU E13TP 8x8 cross-country chassis. Patria regards the ARVE as a low-risk programme as it combines two proven elements. The system consists of the SISU chassis with a forward control cab mated with the upper part of the Patria 155mm GH52 APU; the latter is currently deployed by the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF).