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UK watchdog publishes ‘most damning’ report on country’s defence budget since records
The UK National Audit Office (NAO) has delivered a scathing evaluation of the MoD's Equipment Plan for 2023–33, revealing a nearly £17 billion 'blackhole' in the budget.
Land Warfare
Poland to spend billions of dollars on K9 howitzers as it continues massive equipment refresh
The deal between Poland and Hanwha has been valued at US$2.6 billion and is part of a larger agreement for 672 K9 howitzers and 288 Chunmoo MLRS.
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AUKUS countries look to Pillar 2 as Pillar 1 progresses
Australia, UK and US to collaborate on maritime autonomy, AI, cyber, hypersonics, quantum and undersea warfare, as Australian officers graduate from US Nuclear Power School.
Air Warfare
Lithuania orders three Airbus H145 helicopters for various roles
Lithuania has secured a deal with Airbus Helicopters for three H145M multi-mission aircraft for special forces operations and other roles, as part of the country's attempt to strengthen its defence capabilities.
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I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators
VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
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I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer
The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
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South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
Boeing and South Korea have solidified plans that would see Boeing UAV design and technology capabilities implemented locally by South Korean companies.
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Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
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Defence Notes
India’s Defence Acquisition Council green lights $26.8 billion in spending
4th December 2023
India’s Defence Acquisition Council has unveiled a list of equipment needs and has stipulated that 98% of the contract value must be spent domestically. It added that 50% of the indigenous content should be in the form of material, components and software made in India.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall to supply further artillery ammunition to Ukraine via NATO country
4th December 2023
The order for tens-of-thousands of shells will be delivered in 2025 and Rheinmetall will also fulfil earlier orders of rounds for Ukraine in 2024.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey’s ASFAT on track to deliver first Hisar OPV in 2024
2nd December 2023
While outfitting activities on the first two Hisar-class OPVs have been advancing at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, discussions for additional platforms continue.
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Air Warfare
UK P-8 Poseidons to get Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedoes
1st December 2023
The UK MoD has confirmed the selection of the BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo as the future torpedo capability for its P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet, alongside the US Navy's Mk54 weapon.
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh lands JLTV order from Israel
1st December 2023
November was a good month for Oshkosh Defence and JLTV orders, and December has started just as well with the company contracted to supply 75 vehicles to Israel.
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Land Warfare
Elbit Systems signs agreement to build howitzers in Romania
1st December 2023
Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to establish a centre in Romania for the manufacture of the company’s 155mm Autonomous Truck Mounted Howitzer System (ATMOS) through …
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: VirTra debuts integration of VBS4 into its simulators
1st December 2023
VirTra has unveiled the integration of VBS4 and BlueIG into its simulator systems with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of its technology for military training.
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Air Warfare
Canada orders 14 Poseidon P-8A maritime patrol aircraft
1st December 2023
Canada will purchase 14 Boeing P-8A Poseidon multi-mission aircraft to replace its ageing CP-140 Aurora fleet, joining Australia, New Zealand, US and UK as an operator of the aircraft type.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CymSTAR introduces CymLITE Series Deployable Air Refueling Trainer
1st December 2023
The company has also used its platform at I/ITSEC 2023 to announce a new partnership with the Switzerland-based firm EDMS.
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Land Warfare
The Abrams tank: US heavy metal looks set to roll on for decades
1st December 2023
The Abrams tank has been the mainstay of US battle groups for decades and looks set to continue its substantive role beyond 2050. Further upgrades have been proposed for the in-demand MBT as plans are unveiled for a substantially updated new version.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Guardiaris unveils the new generation of its Small Arms Mobile Trainer
1st December 2023
SAMT, a laserless, plug-and-play mobile system, can incorporate small arms, anti-tank weapons, military vehicles and remote weapon stations.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CAE unveils US Air Force digital F-16 cockpit
30th November 2023
For the first time CAE exhibited a digital F-16 cockpit integrated with the Simulators Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) marking a major step forward in training equipment virtualisation.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Can military forces solve integration issues in the training domain?
30th November 2023
Deploying several simulation solutions with different operating systems and programming languages has been a challenge for armed forces worldwide.
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Land Warfare
I/ITSEC 2023: British Army could have saved £120 million in artillery ammunition, says manufacturer
30th November 2023
Cubic Blue Shell, a train-as-you-fight solution, has been in use by the British Army for three years offering an indirect fire training system that simulates artillery drills and weapons effects.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Barco expands F400 series with new projector
30th November 2023
The F400-N4K has been designed to offer laser projection and high-speed processing with 4K UHD resolution.
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Land Warfare
Swiss Leopards to fill holes left by Ukraine-bound tanks
30th November 2023
Switzerland has sold 25 retired Leopard 2 MBTs but only after Germany asserted that the tanks would stay with NATO or EU partners, to respect Swiss policy of neutrality.
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Air Warfare
Eurofighter Typhoon electronic combat aircraft set to replace German Tornadoes
30th November 2023
Germany has given the green light to replace its Tornado ECR aircraft with Eurofighter Typhoon EK, a dedicated variant for electronic combat and SEAD.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: CAE and Cubic to mix live training with virtual at US Navy base in 2024
29th November 2023
Cubic and CAE announced the establishment of the Next Generation Advanced Training Environment (NXTGEN8) at the US Navy Guam base, delivering a live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training solution.
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Land Warfare
Leopard MBT: Alpha beast finally gets to work after a long slumber
29th November 2023
Leopard MBTs are German-made main battle tanks that have been in service since the Cold War and have undergone several upgrades to remain competitive in modern warfare. This article traces the history and development of the Leopard 1 and 2, its variants, its operational service and its future prospects.
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