Rheinmetall at the Xponential Europe Trade Fair: Robotics, Drones and Teleoperated Driving in Focus

From 18 to 20 February 2025, the Xponential Europe trade fair, which focuses on robotics and unmanned systems, will take place for the first time in Düsseldorf. Rheinmetall is the largest exhibitor, underlining its claim to leadership in this field. Under the motto ‘Leadership in unmanned digital ecosystem and robotics’, the Dax-listed technology company and…

The Character of War is Changing

HOHENFELS, Germany — Lighter. Faster. More agile. The U.S. Army implemented its Transforming in Contact initiative during exercise Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany’s Hohenfels Training Area from Jan. 17 to Feb. 15, 2025. Combined Resolve is a recurring exercise designed by U.S. Army Europe and Africa to prepare a…

TACP Conduct Target Acquisition, Distributed C2 Operations During Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) —   U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party teams from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing enabled critical Command and Control (C2) and sensing capabilities for exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 across America and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10-14.  The employment of Integrated Sensing and Effects…

Spectra Group Announces the Award of a Contract to Supply Troposcatter COMET to the Irish Defence Force

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, the specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, has announced a contract award to supply the Irish Defence Force with Comtech’s Troposcatter Compact Over-the Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET). Spectra Group acquired the global distribution rights to supply Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems (FoS) in February 2024 (less…

Wiley X Strengthens Sales Leadership with Key Hires Across Outdoor and Optical Divisions

FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2025) – Wiley X, a global leader and pioneer in premium protective eyewear, has expanded its sales leadership team with the addition of three seasoned executives: Seth Quackenbush as Director of Sales for the Outdoor Division, Jack Schindler as National Sales Manager for the Outdoor Division, and Johnathan Weikum as Director…

Rheinmetall Celebrates the Completion of the LAND 121 Program – Over 3,500 HX Trucks Delivered

On 20 February 2025, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA) celebrated the successful conclusion of the LAND 121 Phase 3B/5B program together with the Australian Department of Defence. The Final Acceptance ceremony took place at Rheinmetall’s Military Vehicles Center of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Queensland. The Australian Defence Force procured its fleet of logistics vehicles based…