Training/Simulation
I/ITSEC 2018: Technology trends (video)
Shephard speaks with business leaders at I/ITSEC 2018 to understand what is motivating and influencing technology trends in the military and simulation market.
MLF - Military Logistics
Surface Navy 2019: Navy official concerned over US shipbuilding and maintenance base
Although the annual Surface Navy Association event in Washington, DC brings with it much interest in new ships such as the FFG(X) and new large ...
DN - Defence Notes
Surface Navy 2019: USMC considers decrease in operational commitments
As the US Marine Corps (USMC) continues to grapple with its deployment-to-dwell (D2D) ratio a top service official has suggested a decrease in operational commitments ...
DN - Defence Notes
Russia starts production of a new-generation strategic bomber
The first production works on the Russian PAK-DA new-generation strategic bomber programme are set to be given a go-ahead this year. According to the Russian ...
NWI - Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: Commonality demand drove DDG 1000 planar rethink
The planar array technology intended to be installed on Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers will instead likely be fitted to future US Navy surface combatants, with ...
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Training/Simulation
I/ITSEC 2018: Show talking points (video)
As this year's I/ITSEC draws to a close, Shephard reflects on the key messages across the show floor and the next steps in technology for the training ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors
17th January 2019
Raytheon has received a $59.2 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for sensors on the US Department of Defense's MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the company ...
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DN - Defence Notes
Lockheed receives LRASM second production lot
17th January 2019
Lockheed Martin has received a $172 million contract from the US Navy and US Air Force for the second production lot of Long Range Anti-Ship ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Northrop demos APS for US Army
17th January 2019
Northrop Grumman demonstrated advanced vehicle active protection system (APS) technologies against anti-tank guided munitions (ATGM) during a US Army sponsored exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. The ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Saab launches laser warning system in US
17th January 2019
Saab has launched its laser warning system solutions for land and naval applications in the US market, the company announced on 15 January. The Laser ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
BAE Systems to support US Navy comms
17th January 2019
BAE Systems has received a $79.8 million, five-year communications support contract from the US Navy, the company announced on 15 January. Under the contract, BAE ...
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SOF - Special Operations
US and Qatar sign MoU on AUAB
17th January 2019
The US Department of Defense (DoD) and Qatar’s Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 13 January concerning Qatar’s support of DoD ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
GA-ASI forms Team SkyGuardian Belgium
17th January 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has teamed with five Belgium companies to form Team SkyGuardian Belgium, the company announced on 15 January. Shephard reported in ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Saab's TactiCall for Norwegian Coast Guard
17th January 2019
Saab has signed a contract with Vard Group to deliver its TactiCall integrated communication system for the Norwegian Coast Guard’s three new vessels, the company ...
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RH - Rotorhub
ACH145 delivered in India
17th January 2019
Airbus has delivered a fully customised ACH145 helicopter to a private customer in India, marking the entry of the helicopter into India’s private and business ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: Raytheon continues development of MCM, ASW packages
16th January 2019
Raytheon is pushing ahead with its MCM and subsurface surveillance programmes for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and other US Navy platforms, with several recent ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: CUSV looks to Milestone C and weaponisation
16th January 2019
Textron and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is looking forward to a Milestone C decision in 2019 for the Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV), part ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Outgoing US Army chief hails improved readiness
16th January 2019
As the US Army prepares to submit is FY20 budget the service remains confident that it will continue to build readiness and prepare for a ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
L3 ASV takes part in Autonomous Warrior 18
16th January 2019
L3 ASV has completed a series of demonstrations during Australia’s Autonomous Warrior 18 showcase with its MAST-9 USV. In support of the Defence Science and ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Airbus to support DARPA’s Blackjack programme
16th January 2019
Airbus Defense and Space has received a contract from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a satellite bus in support of ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Harris to upgrade USMC tactical radios
16th January 2019
Harris Corporation will provide Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) narrowband satellite communication upgrades for the US Marine Corps’ Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack radios, the company ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
Slovenian MoD postpones Boxer procurement programme
16th January 2019
The Slovenian MoD is postponing the acquisition of the German-made Boxer 8x8 IFV, intended to form the base vehicle in a medium-sized Middle Battalion Battle ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Surface Navy 2019: New vessels of opportunity being considered to host LCS MCM module
16th January 2019
Northrop Grumman has discussed with the US Navy whether other vessels in its fleet could host the company’s MCM mission module, following the foreshortening of ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Raytheon receives DDG 1000 contract modification
16th January 2019
Raytheon has received a $72.1 million contract modification to provide integrated logistics support and engineering services for US Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer DDG 1000, the company ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
TiER1 to participate in SeaPort-NxG contract
16th January 2019
TiER1 Performance Solutions has been named on the US Navy’s SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) multiple-award contract vehicle, the company announced on 14 January. TiER1 is ...
