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AUSA 2021: AM General showcases new HMMWV for the US market
NXT 360 — exhibited for the first time in the US at AUSA 2021 — was designed to deliver increased survivability, mobility and affordability.
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AUSA 2021: US audience gains first glimpse of new REX
REX MK II Multi-Mission Autonomous vehicle is a hybrid electric, all-wheel drive platform intended to provide direct support to manoeuvring infantry units.
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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.
Naval Warfare
Germany starts analysis of F127 frigate concept
As part of its surface fleet renewal programme, Germany foresees new air defence ships in the 2030s with capabilities to defeat emerging threats.
Land Warfare
Singapore teams up with Ghost Robotics to develop robodogs
Singapore's military is exploring the use of robots as well as more innovative use of digital and AI technologies.
Defence Notes
AUSA News and Views (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 41 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Air Warfare
Saab commits to over 100 HX projects should it win fighter contest
Saab has revealed new details of its HX fighter offer to Finland as the company bids to secure more Gripen E and GlobalEye AEW&C orders.
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Digital Battlespace
SAMP/T radar upgrade takes its cue from Sea Fire
18th October 2021
An X-band radar from Thales with similarities to the Sea Fire system will equip the upgraded SAMP/T air defence system.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: AM General showcases new HMMWV for the US market
18th October 2021
NXT 360 — exhibited for the first time in the US at AUSA 2021 — was designed to deliver increased survivability, mobility and affordability.
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Land Warfare
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18th October 2021
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Digital Battlespace
Klas and Sierra Nevada announce joint communication solution
18th October 2021
Klas Government and Sierra Nevada have announced the launch of their new Link 16 communications system.
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Air Warfare
Boeing obtains maintenance contract from Royal Netherlands Air Force
18th October 2021
Boeing believes new accreditation will open doors for future opportunities in Europe.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: US audience gains first glimpse of new REX
16th October 2021
REX MK II Multi-Mission Autonomous vehicle is a hybrid electric, all-wheel drive platform intended to provide direct support to manoeuvring infantry units.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Army plans next OMFV steps
16th October 2021
The US Army intends to release a draft RfP in Q1 2022 aiming to collect feedback from the industry and shape requirements for the next stages of the OMFV programme. The RfP for phases 3 and 4 will be published in May 2022.
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Naval Warfare
Now or never for Australia (Analysis)
15th October 2021
As the ramifications of AUKUS begin to become clearer, Australia must grapple with various practical, technological and economic factors if it is to achieve its ambitions.
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Land Warfare
Russia begins serial production of modernised RWS
15th October 2021
New-look Okhotnik RWS will be installed on Taifun-K vehicles
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Naval Warfare
USN to christen latest LCS Santa Barbara
15th October 2021
The future USS Santa Barbara is the service’s 16 Independence-variant LCS and the 32nd vessel of the two-design class.
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Training
SEA delivers sub training system to RN
15th October 2021
SEA has delivered a new submarine communication systems trainer to the Royal Navy Submarine School at HMS Raleigh.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: Is NGSW ‘the dog that didn’t bark’?
15th October 2021
A lack of information at AUSA suggests a lack of progress in the Next Generation Squad Weapons programme for the US Army.
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2021: Aeronautics develops VTOL Orbiter variant
15th October 2021
Aeronautics is working on a new VTOL member of its Orbiter family.
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2021: US Army orders more Sentinel A4 radars
15th October 2021
Lockheed Martin has received a contract for five more Sentinel A4 radars, the improved AN/MPQ-64A3 Sentinel A3 modification.
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Defence Notes
AUSA 2021 - US seeks new strategies to improve FMS
15th October 2021
Defence authorities in the US advocate faster and more flexible FMS processes and enhanced collaboration between the services and agencies involved in the programme.
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy seeks more AN/USC-61 DMRs
15th October 2021
The US Navy is seeking a follow-on contract from General Dynamics for the provision of digital modular radio systems.
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Air Warfare
NAVAIR issues raft of Poseidon contract modifications
15th October 2021
Three new announcements cover aircraft and engine maintenance and repair for the P-8A Poseidon.
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Naval Warfare
RN fires Switchblade 300 from autonomous MADFOX
15th October 2021
The RN launched Switchblade 300 from the MADFOX autonomous platform for the first time.
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems launches new multi-channel SDR technology
15th October 2021
Enhanced E-LynX strengthens SDR for multi-domain integration, says Elbit.
