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Uncrewed Vehicles
Visual evidence drops heavy hint Azerbaijan has bought Akinci UCAV
A group of Azerbaijani UAV pilots has completed training on the Akinci UCAV, although Baku has still not officially confirmed procurement of the aircraft.
Land Warfare
US military assistance to Ukraine approaches $10 billion
The DoD has announced a $1 billion security aid package for Ukraine, bringing its total donations to almost $10 billion.
Defence Notes
Russian weapons riddled with Western electronic components, RUSI finds
Russian weapons used in its invasion of Ukraine are full of Western-made electronic components, a report from the RUSI think tank has found.
Digital Battlespace
Concerns remain around US Army IVAS programme
While the Senate Appropriations Committee remains committed to IVAS, it proposed cuts to some of its funding while solidifying its U-turn on the Enhanced Night Vision Google-Binocular.
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Training
HTX Labs to support US Air Force training modernisation
11th August 2022
The cloud-based enterprise software called EMPACT from HTX Labs will support USAF training modernisation by boosting the adaptation of immersive solutions.
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Land Warfare
UK to double M270 MLRS deliveries to Ukraine
11th August 2022
Ukraine will receive three more M270 MLRSs from the UK.
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Land Warfare
Poland issues tender to repair SAM system chassis
11th August 2022
Poland requires industry support for MRO of SAM loader/transporter vehicles.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EPE and Shield AI team up for indoor drones
11th August 2022
Partnership between EPE and Shield AI aims to introduce the Nova 2 indoor UAV to the Australasian market.
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Air Warfare
FADEA rolls out new indigenously made IA-63 Pampa III aircraft for Argentine Air Force
11th August 2022
A new trainer/light attack aircraft for Argentine Air Force is delivered by domestic manufacturer FADEA.
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Defence Notes
Canada grounds its Snowbirds again
11th August 2022
The Royal Canadian Air Force temporarily suspends operations with its 11 CT-114 display jets.
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Land Warfare
Australia showcases electrifying Bushmaster
11th August 2022
An electrically powered Bushmaster is on the cards for the Australian Army, if the concept passes coming field trials. Additionally, Australia will conduct a wide-ranging Defence Strategic Review.
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Naval Warfare
HII completes pressure hull for future Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts
10th August 2022
Shipbuilders working on the future Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts have joined all the boat's hull sections to form a single watertight unit, marking the completion of the pressure hull.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon achieves US Air Force Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system IOC
10th August 2022
Raytheon Intelligence & Space has delivered the Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system (Global ASNT) to the USAF.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems to provide extra radar warning receiver support for US Air Force C-130Js
10th August 2022
US Air Force orders more software and hardware for the AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver aboard Super Hercules aircraft.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Czech Republic set to seal Heron Mk 1 UAV deal before year end
10th August 2022
The Czech Republic and Israeli governments have opened negotiations for Prague to acquire Heron MALE UAVs.
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Air Warfare
Lockheed Martin to procure long-lead items for Italian F-35 production
10th August 2022
Contract modification for Lockheed Martin covers the procurement of materials for Lot 15 and Lot 16 F-35s for the Italian Air Force.
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Land Warfare
Brazilian Army receives nationally produced 155mm ammunition for the first time
10th August 2022
155mm ammunition, manufactured by state-owned company Imbel, is intended to reduce Brazilian dependence on the variable international defence market.
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Air Warfare
Bangladesh joins the TB2 club, apparently
10th August 2022
Media reports suggest that the Bangladesh military has opted for the hottest UAV on the market at the moment, the Bayraktar TB2.
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Training
US Air Force selects Barco projector for sim solution
9th August 2022
The laser-phosphor projector from Barco will allow real-time image generation and display control.
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy receives first AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods
9th August 2022
The US Navy's Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pod will soon move toward operational testing.
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Military Logistics
General Dynamics NASSCO to build three more US Navy replenishment vessels
9th August 2022
The latest $1.4 billion contract modification for General Dynamics NASSCO covers a new Expeditionary Sea Base ship and two more John Lewis-class fleet oilers.
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Defence Notes
Tritium light source manufacturer absorbs ripple effects of Russia-Ukraine war
9th August 2022
A Swiss manufacturer of self-powered illumination technology for weapon sights and other military applications notes a fall in market demand after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Land Warfare
Can the US meet the international demand for HIMARS?
9th August 2022
The performance of the M142 HIMARS in Ukraine has led to increased interest in this platform, but it has also raised questions about the capacity of the US to satisfy international demand in the short term.
