Defence Notes
Banding together to beat ballistic missiles (Sponsored)
The combined, proven capabilities of Raytheon Missiles & Defense radars safeguard security.
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Dubai Airshow 2021: UAE to host ViDAR centre of excellence
Will the ViDAR SCAR reconnaissance pod make an impact in the Middle Eastern ISR market?
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Dubai Airshow 2021: Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies GmbH team up
Horizon Technologies and Airborne Technologies to jointly develop BlackFish SCAR-Pods.
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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.
Air Warfare
Tension mounts as Canada heads toward two-horse future fighter race
A new twist has emerged from Canada's efforts to select a new fighter aircraft, with one competitor seemingly ousted from the procurement process.
Defence Notes
NASCAR tech, C295 MPA programme and I/ITSEC preview (Podcast)
Welcome to Episode 47 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more.
Digital Battlespace
COW, FUDGE and VINNI tell a tale for Norwegian 5G research
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency is looking to exploit public and private 5G networks and has conducted trials involving a 5G network aboard a trailer as well as the use of gunshot detection systems and drones.
Naval Warfare
India commissions fourth Kalvari sub
The Indian Navy's submarine-building programme has now reached the two-thirds point, with a fourth boat commissioned.
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Naval Warfare
Up-close with Leonardo's LIONFISH® (Sponsored video)
Drawing on the experience gained in the small- and medium-calibre sector and with an eye on technological evolution, Leonardo has developed the LIONFISH® family. Watch the video now.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Quantum3D unveils MR IG
27th November 2021
Quantum3D is using I/ITSEC to launch its latest integrated training device, the MR IG.
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Land Warfare
MoD receives final 40CT cannon
26th November 2021
CTAI has delivered the final 40CT cannon meant for the Ajax and Warrior platforms, although, with the future of both platforms in question, their destination is uncertain.
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Naval Warfare
Hellenic Navy welcomes new support ship
26th November 2021
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the naming and induction ceremony for the support ship Aias.
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Land Warfare
Raytheon and Leonardo provide sights to Bundeswehr
26th November 2021
Raytheon and Leonardo have agreed to jointly provide combat sights to the Bundeswehr as part of a pre-existing contract.
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Land Warfare
Eurenco receives 155mm modular charge order
26th November 2021
‘Important contract’ for Eurenco comes six months after certification of its 155mm modular charge.
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Land Warfare
Italy orders FN Herstal machine guns
26th November 2021
Belgian manufacturer FN Herstal receives €1.4 million order from Italian MoD for machine guns.
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Land Warfare
Ricardo nets contract from STX Engine for South Korean project
26th November 2021
South Korea is seeking to equip the Hanwha K9 self-propelled howitzer with a locally produced engine.
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Land Warfare
Greece welcomes its first batch of surplus M1117s
26th November 2021
The Hellenic Army on 24 November received the first batch of 44 M1117 Guardian Armored Security Vehicles out of 1,200 to be supplied from surplus …
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Digital Battlespace
Middle East stays hungry for multi-domain C4I
26th November 2021
Demand in the Middle East for ‘total systems integration’ in C4I reflects a broader interest in developing robust joint operating capabilities.
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Defence Helicopter
MH-47G renew programme continues for USSOCOM
26th November 2021
Boeing is to provide six remanufactured MH-47G Chinooks to USSOCOM.
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Defence Notes
DoD renews UFO identification effort
26th November 2021
Following the report on unidentified aerial phenomena in June 2021, the US DoD has established the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.
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Digital Battlespace
Rheinmetall to set up Hungarian JV for digitisation
26th November 2021
Rheinmetall is buying a 25.1% stake in 4iG and setting up a JV in Hungary to drive its digitisation plans.
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Defence Notes
Saab and Philips sign multi-year Aussie deployable health contract
25th November 2021
Saab and Philips will provide innovative flexible and operational deployable hospitals for the Australian military.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: L3Harris dives deeper into undersea training
25th November 2021
Underwater ranges are being developed for US forces to train off the coast of California, Hawaii and the Bahamas.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: XR to aid USSOCOM jumpmaster training
25th November 2021
USSOCOM is set to receive a new XR free-fall jumpmaster virtual training system to supplement its initial and recurrent training courses.
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Land Warfare
Rangers in focus as British Army transformation plans unveiled
25th November 2021
The British Army’s new Ranger Regiment was in the spotlight on 25 November as UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed to Parliament plans to transform the structure of the service.
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Land Warfare
Latest JLTV order meets demand from FMS customers
25th November 2021
Brazil, Lithuania, Montenegro and Slovenia will receive more JLTVs under latest contract modification for Oshkosh.
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Land Warfare
Network-centric base protection blends AI with directed-energy C-UAS
25th November 2021
A recently unveiled solution from Roketsan reflects increasingly sophisticated Turkish EW and C-UAS solutions.
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Training
I/ITSEC 2021: Hunters become the hunted for USAF
25th November 2021
Boeing is to convert more F-16Cs into supersonic aerial targets.
