OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , will showcase a range of cutting edge vehicle platforms and technologies to serve the U.S. Marine Corps in its exhibit at Modern Day Marine 2011 in Quantico, Va.

The ability to direct 10 kW laser power over a long distance and reach a target with a high quality beam is a decisive forward step. MBDA Germany has conducted several successful tests with its laser demonstrator. This is evidence of major progress in terms of achieving a C-RAM (Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar) laser weapon system. The results also confirm MBDA Germany’s leading position in Europe in this domain.

Wilmington, MA -- Textron Defense Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that it has submitted a three-year proposal to the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) for the Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) Active Protection, or RAP, program.

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, Sweden -- BAE Systems has tested an ‘invisibility cloak’ that allows a vehicle to blend into its surroundings.

Denel Land Systems has developed an artillery piece that can directly fire three shells through the same hole – at a distance of one kilometre.

MINNEAPOLIS -- ATK has received a $77 million, three-year contract to develop and qualify the M829E4 120mm Advanced Kinetic Energy (AKE) tactical tank round for the U.S. Army.

ORLANDO, FL -- Biomechanical testing of the Lockheed Martin ruggedized HULCTM exoskeleton is now underway at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Natick, Mass. The testing is expected to help shape future requirements for the HULC based on feedback from soldiers.

The German Bundeswehr is currently testing the newly developed standoff Active Defence System (ADS), which has already undergone successful road tests at the WTD 41 test center in Trier.

Ottawa, Canada -- Textron Systems Canada Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and Rheinmetall Canada Inc. today announced a teaming arrangement in pursuit of the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Forces Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) program. The DND is expected to award a contract to procure up to 500 vehicles with an option for up to 100 more.

Rheinmetall recently revealed a new 120m HE round to a group of international experts at its proving ground in Unterluss, Germany. It can be fired from any in-service 120mm smoothbore gun (L44 and L55).

Haifa, Israel -– Elbit Systems announced today that it completed a series of successful tests of its Skylark® I LE mini/man-pack UAS using the Dominator® hardware to control and operate the UAS.

GAJT (GPS Anti-Jam Technology) optimizes battlefield performance by nullifying the effect of multiple GPS jammers.

JOHNSON CITY, New York — BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a joint development agreement to collaborate on a parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks. Under the agreement, BAE Systems will integrate Caterpillar CX Series Transmissions into its HybriDrive® parallel propulsion system, recently launched at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show.

Agency for Defense Development (ADD) recently unveiled a plan to develop Active Protection System (APS) that will be installed on K-2 tank to protect the tank from enemy's anti-tank rockets and missiles.

JOHNSON CITY, New York -- BAE Systems, a leading developer and producer of hybrid electric technologies, today launched its parallel hybrid green propulsion system for heavy-duty truck applications at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The parallel system, designed for Class 6, 7, and 8 vocational trucks, is the latest version of the company’s HybriDrive® green propulsion system.