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Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
Latest I/ITSEC 2021 News: Read now
I/ITSEC 2021 News Hide
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I/ITSEC 2021: Games come of age as CAE launches Prodigy IG
CAE launched its games-based Prodigy IG in connection with Epic Games at I/ITSEC 2021.
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I/ITSEC 2021: IAI demonstrates the future for live air training
IAI explained at I/ITSEC 2021 how it used its EHUD ACMI live training system to integrate participants on the recent Exercise Blue Flag 2021.
Dubai Airshow 2021 News Hide
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Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence
Will the ViDAR SCAR reconnaissance pod make an impact in the Middle Eastern ISR market?
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Dubai Airshow 2021: Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies GmbH team up
Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies to jointly develop BlackFish SCAR-Pods.
Defence News that powers intelligent decision-making
Global defence news, analysis and data insights across air, land, naval and military training. Shephard’s team of expert journalists cover new equipment and technology coverage, capability development, acquisition plans, contract awards and more.
Land Warfare
Terminator rhetoric may yet ring hollow for Russia
While Russian military chiefs hail the imminent adoption into service of the first BMPT Terminator, serious questions still surround the combat capabilities and cost-effectiveness of the heavy tank support vehicle.
Air Warfare
Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
Defence Notes
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Digital Battlespace
COW, FUDGE and VINNI tell a tale for Norwegian 5G research
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is looking to exploit public and private 5G networks and has conducted trials involving a 5G network aboard a trailer as well as the use of gunshot detection systems and drones.
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Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
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Air Warfare
TRD expands its reach beyond Southeast Asia
30th November 2021
TRD in Singapore is riding the crest of a wave of demand for C-UAS solutions.
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Defence Notes
IAI reports most profitable period in company history
29th November 2021
IAI reports consistent growth in Q3, some of which is attributed to major awards such as the Carmel project.
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Air Warfare
StormBreaker smart weapon to be fitted on F-35B Lightning II
29th November 2021
Raytheon Missiles & Defense and the US Navy tested the new StormBreaker missile, demonstrating network capabilities with the F/A-18F Super Hornet.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Games come of age as CAE launches Prodigy IG
29th November 2021
CAE launched its games-based Prodigy IG in connection with Epic Games at I/ITSEC 2021.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: IAI demonstrates the future for live air training
29th November 2021
IAI explained at I/ITSEC 2021 how it used its EHUD ACMI live training system to integrate participants on the recent Exercise Blue Flag 2021.
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Naval Warfare
Indra to equip South Korea’s KSS III submarine with Pegaso electronic defence system
29th November 2021
Spain’s Indra systems announced the new contract on 25 November.
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Naval Warfare
Turkey receives indigenously manufactured submarine head section
29th November 2021
STM has completed the construction of the first indigenously manufactured head section, which houses the torpedo tubes, for the NTSP.
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Digital Battlespace
USSF explores contractor-operated model for SBSS
29th November 2021
USSF is gauging interest in SBSS as a Service, with a deadline of 2 December for industry to respond to a Sources Sought notice.
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Air Warfare
Croatia signs on the dotted line for a dozen Rafales
29th November 2021
A total of 12 Rafale F3R fighters — plus a simulator, training services and support equipment — will be delivered to Croatia by Q1 2025.
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Air Warfare
MiG-31BM enhancements include fly-by-wire control system
29th November 2021
Russia conducts flight tests of fly-by-wire control system as MiG-31BM upgrade continues.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Barco launches new native 4K projector
29th November 2021
Projection specialists Barco uses I/ITSEC 2021 to launch a new native 4K projector that is aimed directly at the T&S market.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Quantum3D unveils MR IG
27th November 2021
Quantum3D is using I/ITSEC to launch its latest integrated training device, the MR IG.
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Land Warfare
MoD receives final 40CT cannon
26th November 2021
CTAI has delivered the final 40CT cannon meant for the Ajax and Warrior platforms, although, with the future of both platforms in question, their destination is uncertain.
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Naval Warfare
Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship
26th November 2021
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Leonardo provide sights to Bundeswehr
26th November 2021
Raytheon and Leonardo have agreed to jointly provide combat sights to the Bundeswehr as part of a pre-existing contract.
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Land Warfare
Eurenco receives 155mm modular charge order
26th November 2021
‘Important contract’ for Eurenco comes six months after certification of its 155mm modular charge.
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Land Warfare
Italy orders FN Herstal machine guns
26th November 2021
Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal receives €1.4 million order from Italian MoD for machine guns.
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Land Warfare
Ricardo nets contract from STX Engine for South Korean project
26th November 2021
South Korea is seeking to equip the Hanwha K9 self-propelled howitzer with a locally produced engine.
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Land Warfare
Greece welcomes its first batch of surplus M1117s
26th November 2021
The Hellenic Army on 24 November received the first batch of 44 M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicles out of 1,200 to be supplied from surplus …
