Training/Simulation
I/ITSEC 2019: Editors' highlights of the week (video)
As I/ITSEC 2019 drew to a close, Shephard's Editor Richard Thomas, MTSN Editor Trevor Nash and VP Content Tony Skinner discussed their highlights from the ...
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I/ITSEC 2019: Bohemia announces first VBS4 customers in training community
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is seeking to further develop usage of its VBS4 system into existing users of its VBS3 architecture following the announcement of ...
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I/ITSEC 2019: Editors' highlights of the week (video)
As I/ITSEC 2019 drew to a close, Shephard's Editor Richard Thomas, MTSN Editor Trevor Nash and VP Content Tony Skinner discussed their highlights from the ...
DB - Digital Battlespace
French Navy looks at step change in data sharing
The French Navy is deepening its ability to share tactical situational awareness data via its Naval Cooperative Surveillance initiative. The Veille Coopérative Navale (VCN/Naval Cooperative ...
DN - Defence Notes
Podcast: From the floor of NATO Engages in London – discussing all the issues facing the alliance
Welcome to Episode 47 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.
DN - Defence Notes
Vietnam publishes its first White Paper in a decade
Vietnam issued its much-anticipated defence White Paper on 25 November, the fourth such document to be published since the inaugural edition in 1998 and a ...
DN - Defence Notes
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Training/Simulation
I/ITSEC 2019: Collins Aerospace demos Griffin-2 fast jet sim (video)
Following the official announcement in 2018 of the Griffin-2 fast jet simulator by Collins Aerospace (then Rockwell Collins), the company has used I/ITSEC 2019 to ...
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MTSN - Training/Simulation
RAAF retires PC-9/A fleet
13th December 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has officially retired its PC-9/A fleet after more than 30 years of flying operations. The aircraft has provided the ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
US Army invests in Gray Eagle ER capabilities
13th December 2019
The US Army has awarded multiple contracts to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to upgrade the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range's (GE ER) capabilities and ...
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SOF - Special Operations
Croatian helicopter training centre opens
13th December 2019
Croatia’s Multinational Special Aviation (MSAP) training centre formally opened at the Pukovnik Mirko Vukušić Barracks in Zemunik on 11 December. The MSAP will train special ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
Work begins on B-1 Lancer life extension
13th December 2019
Work has begun to extend the service life of the US Air Force’s B-1 Lancer fleet until 2040, the air force announced on 10 December. ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Thales sonars for F110 frigates
13th December 2019
The Spanish Navy’s five F110 frigates will be equipped with Thales sonars to provide the vessels’ anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability, the company announced on 12 ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
SitaWare Frontline for Germany's VJTF (L) 2023
13th December 2019
Systematic’s SitaWare Frontline has been selected by the German armed forces for the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force 2023 (Land) (VJTF (L) 2023) programme. ...
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DH - Defence Helicopter
Boeing Defence Australia to continue Chinook support
13th December 2019
The Australian government is extending Boeing Defence Australia’s contract to support its CH-47F Chinook fleet until 2024 following a performance review. The 12-month extension increases ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
New P-8A arrives at RAAF Base Edinburgh
13th December 2019
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has received its twelfth and final P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The P-8A Poseidon and the MQ-4C Triton ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
GA-ASI begins MQ-9 demo in Greece
12th December 2019
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has begun a series of MQ-9 Guardian demonstration flights hosted by the Hellenic Air Force (HAF).Taking place out of Larissa ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Raytheon receives radar spares order
12th December 2019
Raytheon will provide APG-79 radar system spare parts for the US Navy under a contract awarded by the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation on 10 ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
Leidos awarded GSM-O II contract
12th December 2019
Leidos has been awarded an IDIQ contract worth up to $6.5 billion for Global Solutions Management – Operations II, to manage the US Department of ...
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DN - Defence Notes
New F-35A aircraft arrive in Australia
12th December 2019
Seven new F-35A Lightning II aircraft have arrived at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown. The delivery brings the total number of F-35A operating ...
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UV - Unmanned Vehicles
Orbiter 4 UAS completes 25hr flight
12th December 2019
Aeronautics Group’s Orbiter 4 UAS has completed a 25 hour flight, setting a new endurance record for the platform. The flight was performed at mission ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
EPF 11 delivered to US Navy
12th December 2019
Austal USA has delivered Expeditionary Fast Transport ship USNS Puerto Rico (EPF 11) to the US Navy at its Mobile, Alabama, shipyard. The vessel undertook ...
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MLF - Military Logistics
Invisio logs new US DoD order
12th December 2019
Invisio has announced that it has gained a new customer within the US Department of Defense.The company has received a $2.98 million order to provide ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Russia's only aircraft carrier on fire in port
12th December 2019
A fire broke out Thursday on Russia's only aircraft carrier as it underwent repairs in an Artic shipyard, Russian news agencies said, with at least ...
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DB - Digital Battlespace
DAPA hands out slew of contracts in South Korea
12th December 2019
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has received a contract to update Link 16 data links aboard FA-50 light fighters belonging to the Republic of Korea Air ...
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NWI - Naval Warfare
Wärtsila divests shares in Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik
12th December 2019
Wärtsilä has divested shares in Wärtsilä ELAC Nautik (ELAC Nautik) to Cohort, the company announced on 12 December.ELAC Nautik became part of Wärtsilä as a ...
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LWI - Land Warfare
The JGSDF selects a new rifle and pistol
12th December 2019
The Japanese MoD announced the selection results from separate competitions for a new rifle and pistol for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) on 6 ...
