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Training
Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments
A US DoD report questioned the adequacy of contested environment training for civilian mariners supporting surge sealift missions and called for improved inter-agency coordination to better prepare them for potential conflict zones.
Land Warfare
GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024
The company added improvements to the platform in order to enable it to hide in plain sight.
Land Warfare
The Lego Principle: Falcon Shield, RiwP and the growth of modularity in land defence
Shephard spoke to Leonardo about its Falcon Shield system and Moog about its Reconfigurable Integrated weapons Platform (RIwP) at DVD 2024, and discovered the trend in land defence was towards modularity.
Land Warfare
Thai marines induct new 8x8 amphibious vehicles from Chaiseri
Designed specifically for the requirements of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, the domestically built Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle will be fitted with a Guardian 1.5 remote-controlled weapon station and have a payload capacity of 2.5t.
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TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Featured Industry Spotlights
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Seeing the Unseen – The Indispensable Role of Infrared Detection in Modern Defense Technology
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Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment
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Navigating the Waters of Modern Warfare: The Role of Maritime Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Naval Warfare
Virginia-class submarines get contract modifications from General Dynamics
10th October 2024
There are scheduled to be 51 Virginia-class submarines in the US fleet by the early 2030s.
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Land Warfare
Layered Defence: How new technologies are enhancing armoured vehicle survivability and manoeuvrability (Studio)
10th October 2024
As modern threats evolve, armoured fighting vehicles face a new era of challenges, from loitering munitions to kinetic energy projectiles. Advances in active, passive, and reactive protection systems are crucial to ensuring battlefield dominance, freedom of manouver and vehicle survivability.
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Defence Notes
Just Released: Military Training Technology Report October 2024 now available to read
10th October 2024
How the latest portable simulation solutions can deliver JTAC training wherever it is needed
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Air Warfare
AUSA 2024: UVision USA unveils multi-launch munition system
10th October 2024
UVision’s Hero-120 is one of a family of loitering munitions developed by the company. The Hero 120 has been ordered in the thousands for US forces including to meet the USMC’s Organic Precision Fire Mounted requirement.
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Naval Warfare
Steel cutting begins on third Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate in UK
9th October 2024
HMS Formidable has begun steel cutting just 20 months after its predecessor vessel, HMS Active.
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Air Warfare
UK Royal Navy Wildcat fires Sea Venom anti-ship missile
9th October 2024
The Wildcat is fitted with .50cal gun and carries Stingray torpedoes and Marlet lightweight missiles. Sea Venom substantially boosts the platform’s punch.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army accelerates acquisition and field of company-level sUAS
9th October 2024
The service has been using a Directed Requirement (DR) approach to speed up the deployment of a Medium Range Reconnaissance capability.
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Land Warfare
China reimagines armoured vehicle capabilities with new platforms
9th October 2024
China has been modernising its approach to armoured vehicles by introducing new platforms based on the VT4 MBT, including the HZT 26B armoured bridge and GSL 135E mine-clearing vehicle, designed for improved mobility and protection.
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Naval Warfare
HII launches new San Antonio-class vessel
9th October 2024
The Harrisburg (LPD 30) will be the 14th vessel in the San Antonio-class.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall completes qualification rounds for new kinetic tank ammo
8th October 2024
The company was commissioned to provide qualification samples of the new ammunition to the German Defence Forces and the British Army.
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Naval Warfare
Clock ticks for the US Navy to present a recovery plan for faulty welds in its vessels
8th October 2024
The branch should submit the rework plan to the House of Representatives by 11 October.
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Land Warfare
S-MET competitors outline bids
8th October 2024
The US Army’s Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport Increment II (S-MET II) is a follow-on from S-MET Increment I (S-MET I) and will provide a larger and more capable vehicle.
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Land Warfare
Otokar inches towards Romania deal in major boost for the company
8th October 2024
The possible procurement of vehicles by Romania would build on the existing commercial presence which Otokar has in the country.
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Naval Warfare
Thales secures new order from Saudi Arabia for CAPTAS family of sonars
8th October 2024
Riyadh has placed an order for five CAPTAS-1 to equip the Avante 2200 corvettes built by Navantia. The French company has also been discussing the supply of the CAPTAS-4 Compact for the future FREMM-EVOs of the Italian Navy.
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Air Warfare
Netherlands commits €400 million into drones for Ukraine defence
8th October 2024
The Netherlands has already spent approximately €4 billion so far in military support to Ukraine.
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Land Warfare
Northrop Grumman adds AI to air defence controller for improved CUAS capability
8th October 2024
Northrop Grumman’s Forward Area Air Defence (FAAD) Advanced Battle Manager (ABM) system continuously monitors the battlespace, replans engagements as necessary and supports multiple weapon types.
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Training
Australia’s exercise tempo increases as it looks east for national defence
7th October 2024
The Australian Government has focused heavily on the defence of its north-west coast, with plans to move its attack helicopters to the area, as well as base its maritime patrol assets in the region.
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Air Warfare
CF-18 Hornet Extension Project achieves initial operational capability
7th October 2024
The project extension continues to address the capability gap in the Canadian Armed Forces to meet its fighter aircraft commitments for both NORAD and NATO.
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Naval Warfare
Royal New Zealand Navy loses first vessel to the sea in 80 years
7th October 2024
The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground while surveying a reef near Samoa although all hands were saved.
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Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments
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![Virginia-class submarines get contract modifications from General Dynamics]()
Virginia-class submarines get contract modifications from General Dynamics
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![Layered Defence: How new technologies are enhancing armoured vehicle survivability and manoeuvrability (Studio)]()
Layered Defence: How new technologies are enhancing armoured vehicle survivability and manoeuvrability (Studio)
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![GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024]()
GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024
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![Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments]()
Why the US must enhance training for mariners operating in contested environments
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![Layered Defence: How new technologies are enhancing armoured vehicle survivability and manoeuvrability (Studio)]()
Layered Defence: How new technologies are enhancing armoured vehicle survivability and manoeuvrability (Studio)
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![GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024]()
GDLS to unveil Mission Command on the Move variant of Stryker at AUSA 2024
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![The Lego Principle: Falcon Shield, RiwP and the growth of modularity in land defence]()
The Lego Principle: Falcon Shield, RiwP and the growth of modularity in land defence
