Military Logistics
First A330 MRTT arrives at main operating base
The first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) arrived at its main operating base in the Netherlands ...
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Training
PREMIUM: Czech Army adds TESS capabilities
Soldiers of the 71st Mechanized Battalion based at Hranice have tested the latest tranche of laser-based Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) delivered by Saab Training ...
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Experts say massive Egyptian spending spree does not add up
Under pressure from the US government to stop buying Russian fighter jets, attacked by French President Emmanuel Macron over human rights abuses, accused by Italian ...
Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Indonesian interest in Osprey wavers
The 6 July announcement of a potential FMS deal for eight Bell-Boeing MV-22B Block C Ospreys to Indonesia took many by surprise. Including some in ...
Defence Notes
PODCAST: New Serbian combat drones, Type 26 update and Asia Pacific round-up
Welcome to Episode 27 of the second series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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Naval Warfare
How do you improve security and data protection across the military? (sponsored)
This video is brought to you by CDS Defence & Security. From the organisation: CDS Defence & Security is a trusted partner of the UK ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Su-57 enhancements focus on engine and C2 functionality
13th July 2020
Development and production of the Su-57 fifth-generation fighter remains one of the most complex and top-priority tasks for the Russian aviation industry. It is interesting, therefore, ...
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Defence Notes
Boeing gains contract modification for GBI
13th July 2020
Boeing is to continue work on the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) programme in the US. Under a $150 million contract modification awarded on 10 July, ...
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Air Warfare
US gives green light for another Peace Krypton support package
13th July 2020
The US State Department has approved a possible FMS for equipment and services to extend the service life of the Hawker RC-800 Peace Krypton reconnaissance ...
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Training
Italian Army receives initial UH-169Bs
13th July 2020
Leonardo has delivered its first UH-169B basic training helicopters to the Italian Army, as part of the broader AW169MA Light Utility Helicopter acquisition programme. ‘Two AW169 ...
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Special Operations
Defenture completes Vector deliveries for Dutch SOF
13th July 2020
Netherlands Special Operations Command (NLD SOCOM) has received its final Vector Air Transportable Tactical Vehicle (ATTV), manufacturer Defenture revealed via social media on 11 July. ...
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Digital Battlespace
Study urges UK defence sector to exploit quantum computing
13th July 2020
Possibilities offered by AI and quantum computers need to be more fully embraced by the UK armed forces, according to a study released on 13 ...
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Special Operations
Trials loom for VICTA craft
13th July 2020
SubSea Craft intends to launch trials of its VICTA diver delivery system. ‘Over the past two years the company has harnessed novel, market-leading technology ...
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Digital Battlespace
LTAMDS to include SecureSync time and frequency system
13th July 2020
Orolia will provide its SecureSync low-SWaP rugged time and frequency system for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defence Sensor (LTAMDS) radar programme for the US ...
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Digital Battlespace
New RAN patrol boats to include R&S comms equipment
13th July 2020
The six new Cape-class patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will include communications equipment from Rohde & Schwarz (R&S;), after the German company ...
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Digital Battlespace
PREMIUM: US augments EW defence with network modernisation
10th July 2020
The US Army is working to modernise its tactical networks to enable expeditionary and mobile operations, and bolster its resilience against near-peer EW and cyber ...
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Digital Battlespace
PREMIUM: US Army seeks to move with the times on satellite hardware
10th July 2020
The US is adapting to the changing nature of communications and reconnaissance satellite hardware, as the space industry moves towards smaller and cheaper systems in low ...
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Digital Battlespace
Ball to help develop IRREL improvements
10th July 2020
Ball Aerospace is to assist USAF efforts to improve its Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory (IRREL), under a $7.68 million contract announced by the DoD on ...
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Military Logistics
PREMIUM: EU and NATO call for better logistics infrastructure
10th July 2020
Militaries on either side of the Atlantic are concerned about troop mobility after the COVID-19 crisis. In order to provide the necessary transport and to ...
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Land Warfare
US orders HMMWV engines
10th July 2020
The DoD has awarded AM General a $44.1 million contract to provide the US Army with HMMWV diesel engines and containers. Work on the contract, which ...
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin to integrate F-35 EW systems
10th July 2020
Lockheed Martin has received a $56.1 million contract modification from the DoD for systems integration, engineering support and procurement of long-lead material for AN/ASQ-239 EW ...
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Defence Helicopter
IAF receives final five Apaches under 2015 order
10th July 2020
Boeing has completed deliveries of its AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final five of 22 Apaches were handed over to ...
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Russia puts enhanced BMP-1 into service
10th July 2020
There are strong indications that the upgraded BMP-1AM tracked IFV has entered service in Russia. While there has been no official announcement of this development, ...
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Japan to have world’s second-largest F-35 fleet
10th July 2020
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in the US gave a green light on 9 July to a Japanese request to purchase 105 Lockheed Martin ...
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Naval Warfare
Belgium and Germany seek lightweight torpedoes
10th July 2020
The US Defence Security and Cooperation Agency (DCSA) on 9 July gave the green light to two FMS deals involving the Raytheon MK 54 Lightweight ...
