Defence Notes
Turkish F-16s and USVs, plus AESA technology (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 42 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Land Warfare
Rheinmetall to build Lynx OMFV test chassis
Rheinmetall has received a contract to build and export a Lynx IFV test chassis for the OMFV programme.
Defence Notes
New composite ExoProtect passes ballistic resistance testing
ExoTechnologies developed a sustainable composite from DUNA tested bulletproof material
Training
No joy for Poland with Gulfstream training tender
Poland was seeking a training and simulation provider for the G550 until 2023 — but it received no responses.
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Digital Battlespace
Hungary to order Mode 5 IFF for Mistral Coordination Post
26th October 2021
Hungary is buying ten Mk XIIA IFF units plus associated equipment for integration with Mistral C2 systems.
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Land Warfare
Czech equipment to undergo MRO
26th October 2021
Czech MoD selects contractors to overhaul BVP-2 IFVs, T-72M4CZ tanks, Dana self-propelled howitzers and Tatra trucks.
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Defence Notes
Defence activity propels Saab
26th October 2021
Nine-month financials reflect ‘high activity level in the defence business’ for Saab.
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Air Warfare
ASRAAM Block 6 on schedule for UK aircraft, says minister
26th October 2021
Advanced heat-seeking air-to-air missile to equip RAF Typhoons in 2022 and RAF/RN F-35s in 2024.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin obtains JASSM contract modification
26th October 2021
US Army awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the replacement of JASSM Control Actuation System.
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Air Warfare
Norwegian F-35As to carry Joint Strike Missile
25th October 2021
Kongsberg confirms order to arm Norwegian F-35s with the multirole variant of the Naval Strike Missile.
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Defence Notes
NATO launches new technological initiatives
25th October 2021
NATO secretary general announced the launch of two NATO initiatives on 22 October, the Innovation Fund and DIANA.
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Defence Notes
US accelerates hypersonic weapon development
25th October 2021
Latest flight campaign reflects DoD priority to field hypersonic weapons by the mid-2020s.
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Training
Scorpius T makes first appearance at Blue Flag 2021
25th October 2021
ELTA has announced its Scorpius T training system is in use at the multi-national training exercise, Blue Flag.
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives Unimog trucks
25th October 2021
The procurement of 5t trucks for the army is part of an ongoing effort to modernise the Lithuanian Armed Forces fleet.
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Air Warfare
Leonardo AWHero achieves first military certification
22nd October 2021
Leonardo claims to have obtained the world’s first military certification for a rotary-wing tactical UAS in the 200kg weight class.
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Digital Battlespace
Teledyne FLIR introduces new infrared camera module and four neutrino IS series Models
22nd October 2021
Teledyne FLIR’s portfolio now includes advanced camera and integrated continuous zoom lenses.
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Digital Battlespace
Sea Fire passes qualification milestone
22nd October 2021
AESA radar is ready for integration by Naval Group aboard FDI frigates.
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Naval Warfare
Old dog, new tricks: HMS Argyll conducts Pac24 trials
22nd October 2021
The RN’s oldest frigate has trialled some of the service’s latest technologies at sea.
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Training
Calian bags French training contract
22nd October 2021
Calian to provide support for major French exercise involving the country's Rapid Reaction Corps.
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Defence Notes
Vincorion opens new US site
22nd October 2021
New facility in Fort Bliss focuses on assembling Patriot power plant.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR expands F-35 Block 4 development effort
22nd October 2021
NAVAIR awards Lockheed Martin a contract to support flight tests and capabilities for the most advanced version of the F-35.
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Air Warfare
Turkish Navy receives the first domestically produced Aksungur UAV
21st October 2021
Turkish Navy has received its first Aksungur UAV, which achieved an important milestone in August when it reached 1,000 flight hours.
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Digital Battlespace
Israel integrates anti-jam GPS system into advanced airborne platforms
21st October 2021
ADA proved its immunity against GPS jammers for the IDF during Operation 'Guardian of the Walls', says IAI.
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Land Warfare
Netherlands orders 155mm ammunition
21st October 2021
Netherlands defence procurement agency DMO has placed an order with Rheinmetall for artillery ammunition.
