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Swiss Leopards to fill holes left by Ukraine-bound tanks
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.
Air Warfare
Eurofighter Typhoon electronic combat aircraft set to replace German Tornadoes
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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Leopard MBT: Alpha beast finally gets to work after a long slumber
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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I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
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I/ITSEC 2023: MVRsimulation launches mixed reality Sand Table
MVRsimulation's Sand Table users could operate physically emulated military equipment through the with imagery-correlated terrain.
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I/ITSEC 2023: How wide is the gap between the US and China’s capabilities?
While Washington sees Beijing as its most comprehensive and serious challenger, the Jinping administration has been taking the lead in R&D within certain domains.
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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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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: MVRsimulation launches mixed reality Sand Table
29th November 2023
MVRsimulation's Sand Table users could operate physically emulated military equipment through the with imagery-correlated terrain.
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Land Warfare
Saab to support South Korea’s Arthur weapon locating system
29th November 2023
Saab will provide support and spare parts for South Korea’s Arthur weapons locating systems. Arthur has been in service with South Korea since 2009 and the country has been the largest operator of the system.
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Air Warfare
Spain signs deal with Airbus for SiRTAP MALE UAS
29th November 2023
Spain’s MoD has signed a deal with Airbus for a new multirole UAS which will be ITAR-free and primarily designed for ISTAR operations. It has been planned for service with Spain, Colombia and Serbia.
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Air Warfare
15 more KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuellers bound for USAF
29th November 2023
The US Air Force has ordered more Pegasus KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelling aircraft with advanced communications and data connectivity.
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Naval Warfare
Future of the South African Navy looks bleak despite new ships entering service
29th November 2023
The commissioning of SAS King Shaka Zulu, a Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel, into the South African Navy masks serious problems for the service as fleet availability falls dangerously low and capability atrophies.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: US Marine Corps seek AI capabilities for training purposes
28th November 2023
The US Marine Corps is divesting its legacy training systems and simulations to adopt solutions that can enable replicating current and future operating environments with high fidelity.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Hadean and 4C Strategies team up on capability integration for training
28th November 2023
The strategic collaboration between Hadean and 4C Strategies intends to harness the potential of AI-powered spatial computing and merge it with data-driven exercise management.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Lockheed Martin launches latest version of Prepar3D training solution
28th November 2023
This latest release of Prepar3D offers improvements in realism and efficiency, catering to training scenarios across aviation, maritime and ground domains, according to Lockheed Martin.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Varjo launches XR-4 mixed-reality headsets
28th November 2023
The new Varjo XR-4 mixed-reality headset, unveiled at I/ITSEC in Florida, provides what its developer termed 'higher image quality' and it can be used in offline secure training environments.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: BAE Systems integrates Red 6 and PLEXSYS tech into single synthetic environment training solution
28th November 2023
BAE Systems has revealed plans to integrate Red 6's Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) and PLEXSYS' Advanced Simulation Combat Operations Trainer into its Project OdySSEy single synthetic environment.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: US Army switches training focus to cyber and EW
28th November 2023
The service will pay greater attention to the development of intelligence, cyber and electronic warfare training capabilities.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock wins UK Royal Navy’s Dreadnought support contracts
28th November 2023
Babcock has won contracts worth more than £120 million to support the development and delivery of the Dreadnought-class submarines for the UK’s Royal Navy.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: HTC VIVE and V-Armed showcase immersive full-body training scenario
28th November 2023
The solution offers a realistic environment in which to train and evaluate military personnel and first responders.
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Land Warfare
Elbit Systems to supply USMC with NVGs under $500 million deal
28th November 2023
Elbit Systems of America has secured a second five-year contract to supply Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles (SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps.
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Air Warfare
DARPA moves to next stage of fast cruise VTOL
28th November 2023
DARPA and SOCOM's SPRINT programme, an effort to create an X-plane to demonstrate the key technologies to enable a combination of aircraft speed and runway independence, has moved to the next phase.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: Collins Aerospace introduces Arcus TM training image generator
28th November 2023
Collins latest solution has combined the company’s rendering and processing tools with gaming technology for aircrew training.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2023: US Navy considers purchase of Vrgineers carbon fibre MR headset for V-22 pilots
28th November 2023
The new Vrgineers carbon fibre XTAL 3 CAVU mixed-reality headset will attempt to address calculation bottlenecks via high-performance graphical chip and AI ahead of launch in 2024.
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Training
Advancing Defense Readiness: The Strategic Edge of Simulation Training
28th November 2023
Enhancing capabilities through simulation training fosters effective advancement and equips forces for evolving environments.
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Naval Warfare
Make or break: Can the European Patrol Corvette programme save shipbuilding in Europe?
28th November 2023
With funding from the European Defence Fund and partner countries, the European Patrol Corvette programme has an opportunity to become the standard bearer for defence procurement and potentially offer a route forward for naval shipbuilding in Europe.
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