Defence Notes
Indonesia, UAE enhance defence cooperation
During a head of state visit to the Middle East, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates officials have signed an agreement to cooperate on a number …
Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Asia navies introduced to the ‘Tank Boat’
Indonesian shipyard PT Lundin and turret manufacturer CMI Defence are working on an innovative craft aimed at the riverine and amphibious assault market. Dubbed the …
Naval Warfare
IMDEX Asia: Hercules all at sea
Lockheed Martin is expecting that it will have its first customer for its Sea Herc concept in the near future. Speaking at IMDEX Asia, business …
Digital Battlespace
LIMA 2015: Zone APS offers security C2 solution
Australian company Zone APS is using LIMA 2015 to showcase its Arbitor security C2 system, which has recently been installed by the Australian Defence Force …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin bags GMLRS Lot 11 contract
21st June 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $331.8 million contract by the US Army for Lot 11 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
LAAD 2015: Tekever to take stake in Santos Lab
16th April 2015
Portuguese UAV manufacturer Tekever announced at LAAD on 15 April that it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire a ‘significant interest’ in Santos Lab, …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2015: MSA makes its regional debut
20th March 2015
Boeing is ramping up its campaign for launch customers for its Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) by bringing the aircraft to Asia for the first time …
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Defence Helicopter
LIMA 2015: Boeing comes out fighting with AH-6i
18th March 2015
Boeing is squaring up to challengers in the light attack helicopter market by pointing to the key differentiators of the AH-6i that the company believes …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2015: UK looks to enhance regional position
18th March 2015
The UK is repositioning one of its secure communications satellites to cover the Eastern Pacific and will make spare capacity available to allies in the …
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Defence Notes
LIMA 2015: Indonesia gathers capabilities under one banner
17th March 2015
For the first time, Indonesia’s defence industry has gathered its capabilities together under the umbrella of the Indonesia Pavilion at LIMA 2015. The pavilion is …
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Naval Warfare
LIMA 2015: Griffon Hovercraft highlights Asia sale
13th March 2015
UK-based Griffon Hoverwork is using LIMA to showcase its BHT 150, one of the largest hovercraft to be manufactured in the UK since the 1970s, …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: Rockwell Collins seeks partnerships in region
26th February 2015
Rockwell Collins expects to see continued growth in the Middle East as the region continues to invest and grow its own industrial base through investment …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: FLIR Systems targets Middle East, integration markets
26th February 2015
Like many other companies, FLIR Systems is looking to the Middle East as a target market as well as moving up the value chain in …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2015: DCI expands training offer
25th February 2015
The recently appointed CEO of the French training services enterprise DCI, Jean-Michel Palagos, has ambitious plans for the business and has set an annual growth …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDEX 2015: Aerosonde wins oil and gas work
25th February 2015
Textron Systems has revealed that it has at least two customers in the Middle East for its Aerosonde M4.7 UAS, which is being used in …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: BAE Systems promotes network security
24th February 2015
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is hoping to use IDEX 2015 to drum up interest in its IndustrialProtect system. IndustrialProtect is a solution that has evolved to …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: Thales and Ultra TCS join forces on high capacity radios
23rd February 2015
Thales and Ultra Electronics TCS announced at IDEX 2015 that they are establishing a partnership to provide the next generation of high-capacity communications systems for …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2015: Firms agree on coastal defence development
23rd February 2015
MBDA and GEM Elettronica and cooperating with local UAE company Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT), to develop a cost-effective coastal battery system. Announced at the …
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Defence Helicopter
IDEX 2015: Northstar and CAE to develop 407 trainer
23rd February 2015
Abu Dhabi based NorthStar Aviation has signed a collaboration agreement with CAE to jointly develop a training solution for the former’s NSA407 Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH). …
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Digital Battlespace
IDEX 2015: Terma launches infrastructure protection
22nd February 2015
Terma has launched its new T.react Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) system at IDEX 2015 to detect, identify, and track both internal and external perimeter threats. …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2015: CAE eyes Gulf opportunities
22nd February 2015
CAE wants to increase its share of training for local armed forces in the GCC area as they modernise their equipment and look to enhance …
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Naval Warfare
EU Council to approve Maritime Security Strategy action plan
2nd December 2014
This week the Council of the EU is set to approve an “Action Plan” to implement the recommendations of the EU Maritime Security Strategy that was …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence: ILSV revealed to armed forces
7th November 2014
Indonesian company PT Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa is exhibiting its 4x4 Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) for the first time at Indo Defence with the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence: Bonefish captures attention
6th November 2014
PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with …