Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Nigeria puts Chinese-made AFVs into combat
Tanks, armoured personnel carriers and self-propelled artillery sees action in Nigerian counterinsurgency operation.
Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Future warfighting demands departure from conventional methods
Defence experts point out that the battlefield of tomorrow will require armed forces to fight in unconventional ways, with implications for procurement, training, tactics and doctrine.
Defence Helicopter
PREMIUM: UK rules out FLRAA as Puma helicopter successor
Publication of the Integrated Review should provide a clear idea of how the UK will renew medium-lift rotary capabilities — but it has opted not to rely on US support.
Defence Notes
PODCAST: US presidential transition, countering cyber risks and Surface Navy Symposium
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Featured videos
Unmanned Vehicles
Type-X makes progress in mobility tests
Robotic combat vehicle is designed to support mechanised units equipped with IFVs.
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit supports UK target acquisition effort
21st January 2021
Elbit Systems UK wins place on Dismounted Joint Fires Integrators programme.
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Air Warfare
Pegasus programme proceeds apace
21st January 2021
Latest production order for KC-46A is the second in as many weeks.
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Naval Warfare
PKB unveils plan for Varan
21st January 2021
A new aircraft carrier for the Russian Navy would operate near the Arctic.
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Digital Battlespace
HattoriX completes demonstration tour
21st January 2021
Elbit showcases AI-enabled target acquisition system in Europe.
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Training
PREMIUM: SDTS partners Rafaut Group for red air
21st January 2021
Although Secapem and Lun'Tech have been sold to the Rafaut Group, the former Secapem company SDTS remains independent as a partner with Rafaut. SDTS provides Red Air aggressor and target towing services.
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Training
Remote training instructs Australian ScanEagle users
21st January 2021
Virtual classroom from Insitu Pacific complements conventional methods.
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Air Warfare
PREMIUM: Sri Lanka sends aircraft around the world for overhauls
21st January 2021
Unable to afford new aircraft, Sri Lanka is overhauling and refurbishing aircraft and helicopters in disparate locations around the world.
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Defence Notes
PREMIUM: Malaysia outlines this year’s deliveries
20th January 2021
The Malaysian Armed Forces will receive AFVs, helicopters and ships this year, but is the Light Combat Aircraft really any closer?
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: WJ-700 flies, as other Chinese UCAVs fight
20th January 2021
A new Chinese UAV/UCAV has taken to the skies for the first time. Meanwhile, other Chinese models are being used extensively in combat in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Land Warfare
PREMIUM: Russian redcaps put Patrol on the road
20th January 2021
Armoured and mine-resistant vehicle is being rolled out to Russian military police for use in foreign operations.
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Land Warfare
Alcon launches new brake upgrade kit
20th January 2021
Caliper and pad kit for Ford F550 is ruggedised for use on armoured vehicles.
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Training
UK seeks simulator for Artemis
20th January 2021
Satellite simulator will be used in support of UK sovereign space capability programme.
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Naval Warfare
Magellan continues making fins for Standard Missile
20th January 2021
Surface control assemblies to be provided to Raytheon until 2024.
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Naval Warfare
US and UK set final seal on Carrier Strike Group deployment
20th January 2021
UK aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth to embark with USMC aircraft on board.
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Training
PREMIUM: Indra expands CESIHEL capabilities
20th January 2021
Indra is upgrading CH-47D synthetic training equipment to CH-47F standard for the Spanish Army in a €30 million contract. Indra has also just delivered the second NH-90 FMS.
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Unmanned Vehicles
PREMIUM: COVID-19 disruption delays Falco Xplorer certification to 2022
20th January 2021
Test progress on Falco Xplorer has been restricted by COVID-19 but Leonardo remains focused on obtaining military certification for the MALE UAV.
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Air Warfare
Denmark seeks ammunition for F-35A cannon
20th January 2021
Danish defence procurement agency DALO issues RfI for framework tender.
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Naval Warfare
Electric Boat aids USN future submarine research
20th January 2021
USN is assessing R&D concepts for its existing submarine fleet as well as future designs.
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Unmanned Vehicles
General Atomics demonstrates self-contained ASW sonobuoy dispensing from UAS
20th January 2021
Unmanned ASW capability will eventually be provided from SeaGuardian.
