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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Air Warfare
M-345 officially enters service as trainer for Italian Air Force
The Leonardo M-345 High-Efficiency Trainer (HET) basic/advanced trainer is similar to the M-346, which is the second part of the Italian Air Force’s training system, but is a substantially smaller and less powerful aircraft.
Land Warfare
UK artillery factory opens as defence review inches forward
The new artillery and howitzer factory pre-dates the emphasis on this capability from this month’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR). The first joint industry-government meeting outlined in the review took place this week.
Naval Warfare
South Korea advances next-gen naval concepts for future force needs
HHI and Hanwha Ocean outline highly autonomous and unmanned-enabled designs as the ROKN explores force structure for the 2030s and beyond.
Defence Notes
Pentagon’s FY26 defence budget proposal is $130 billion more than US Congress plans to provide
The House Committee on Appropriations approved a FY2026 bill reducing investments in main defence programmes.
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Digital Battlespace
EW Singapore: China prioritises IW capabilities
17th January 2017
China is copying the Russian route of building information warfare capabilities, according to a keynote speaker at the Electronic Warfare Singapore conference and exhibition on …
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Land Warfare
Japan unveils improved 8x8 APC prototype
16th January 2017
Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced that the first prototype of the Improved Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WAPC) was delivered to the Japan …
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Land Warfare
EDA launches IED detection programme
16th January 2017
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has launched a new research and technology programme aimed at improving member states’ IED detection capabilities. The IED Detection (IEDDET) …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems developing LDAL
16th January 2017
BAE Systems is developing a Laser Developed Atmospheric Lens (LDAL), a new type of directed energy laser and lens system designed to improve commanders’ ability …
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Training
MilSim Asia: NetSim software demoed
16th January 2017
TETCOS, a software company based in India, will be demonstrating its network simulation/emulation software NetSim at MilSim Asia 2017 in Singapore. The NetSim simulator models …
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Digital Battlespace
DI receives LMR support contract
16th January 2017
DynCorp International (DI) has received a $955K contract from the US Army to provide Land Mobile Radio (LMR) support in Kosovo, the company announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
Crowsnest to provide eyes to Merlins
16th January 2017
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced that manufacturing of the Crowsnest airborne surveillance system for its fleet of 30 Merlin Mk2s can now begin, following the …
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Defence Helicopter
What to expect for defence in 2017 (video)
16th January 2017
Shephard's editorial team has gazed into the crystal ball to see what the next 12 months might bring for the defence and aerospace community. Geopolitics and …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA unveils SHARE programme
16th January 2017
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has launched its Secure Handhelds on Assured Resilient networks at the tactical Edge (SHARE) programme, which aims to …
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Defence Helicopter
Raytheon Stinger targets new Apaches
16th January 2017
Both Qatar and India have selected the Raytheon Stinger air-to-air missile system for their new Apache AH-64E aircraft, Shephard has confirmed. Under the multi-nation contract …
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Military Logistics
Czech Republic receives Tatra trucks
16th January 2017
The Czech Republic Ministry of Defence (MoD) took delivery of 26 Tatra T-810 flatbed trucks during the first week of January, the MoD announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
EW Singapore: IZT launches wideband receivers
16th January 2017
IZT announced the availability of two new digital wideband receivers for 2017: the R5000 and R3302. Launched at the inaugural Electronic Warfare Singapore exhibition, the R5000 …
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Military Logistics
UDT Asia: Babcock highlights partnership potential
16th January 2017
Babcock is targeting Asia to become an in-country partner for naval engineering and services work. The company is set to highlight its capabilities at the UDT …
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Defence Notes
China’s security White Paper ignores Taiwan
16th January 2017
In the latest edition of China’s White Paper, ‘China’s Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation,’ Taiwan is as conspicuously invisible as the Cheshire Cat. Released by …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian Helicopters co-production with China and India
15th January 2017
It is anticipated that China and India are set to expand their industrial cooperation with Russian Helicopters by organising co-production of new models. A framework …
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Military Logistics
GE offers electric start for gas turbines
13th January 2017
GE’s Marine Solutions is now offering electric start systems for its line of aeroderivative marine gas turbines, the company announced on 11 January. The electric …
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Defence Helicopter
Germany to deploy Tiger and NH90s to Mali
13th January 2017
The German government on 11 January approved the deployment of four Tiger attack and four NH90 medical evacuation helicopters to Mali to replace the Royal …
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Land Warfare
Turkey receives new assault rifle
13th January 2017
The first batch of a new standard assault rifle has been delivered to the Turkish military from domestic manufacturer MKEK on 11 January. About 500 …
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Defence Helicopter
AN/AES-1 ALMDS reaches IOC
13th January 2017
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) has been reached for the US Navy’s AN/AES-1 Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), system manufacturer Northrop Grumman announced on 12 January. …
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