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Eurofighter eyes mid-life upgrade for Typhoon jets, with production increase underway
With roughly 80% of combat missions flown by Typhoons in Europe, the Eurofighter consortium is emphasising the continued relevance of its jet and wants to ramp up production to continue to deliver combat mass in light of a shifting geo-political world order.
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UK demonstration shows how sensors and C2 can protect ports from multi-domain threats
Naval vessels are at high risk when in harbour, port or dockside and the threat from asymmetric attacks has been shown in the Ukraine war against Russian ships. A demonstration of combined systems in the UK hoped to show a potential solution to defence, government and commercial delegates.
Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
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US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
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Land Warfare
China reveals secretive HQ-19 ABM
1st August 2016
In an unprecedented move, China revealed its HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile (ABM) in footage aired on China Central Television (CCTV) on 24 July. This is the …
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Defence Notes
Hopes for more Eurofighter orders
1st August 2016
Airbus Defence and Space is optimistic that more orders for the Eurofighter Typhoon will be placed by Middle Eastern countries. At a recent Airbus trade …
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Digital Battlespace
Kelvin Hughes eyes overseas markets
1st August 2016
Border security and facility protection are growing markets in the Middle East and radar manufacturer Kelvin Hughes is positioning to provide solutions. As the Middle …
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Training
US Army orders I-MILES systems
1st August 2016
The US Army has placed orders with Cubic Global Defense worth more than $10 million for new Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapon Systems …
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UK gets final upgraded Merlin Mk2
1st August 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme (MCSP) has marked a significant milestone with the handover of the final upgraded Merlin Mk2 …
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Military Logistics
Anzacs to get Chloropac systems
1st August 2016
The Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigates will be fitted with Evoqua Water Technologies’ Chloropac systems under a contract with BAE Systems Australia announced on …
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Defence Helicopter
RAN MH-60R fleet nears completion
1st August 2016
The final MH-60R Seahawk helicopter destined for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) via the US foreign military sales (FMS) programme has been delivered by Lockheed …
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Defence Notes
BAE bags gun contract for Type 26 ships
29th July 2016
BAE Systems will supply the Maritime Indirect Fires System (MIFS) for the Type 26 Global Combat Ship under a $245 million contract from the UK …
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Land Warfare
Night-vision advances for US armour
29th July 2016
The US Army is looking to enhance the ‘eyes’ of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and M1 Abrams tank with high-definition infrared technology that will allow …
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Land Warfare
US orders Carl-Gustaf ammunition
29th July 2016
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has ordered $5.4 million worth of ammunition for its Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system from Saab, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Dutch missile defence progresses
29th July 2016
Thales-Nederland is developing its SMART-L early warning capability (EWC) L-band long range radar with ballistic missile defence (BDM) capability. The company is talking to the Royal Netherlands …
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Land Warfare
Symphony Block 40 approved for FMS
29th July 2016
Lockheed Martin’s Symphony Block 40 counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) system has been approved by the US Navy for sale to coalition and partner forces, the …
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Training
Cubic to support USMC aviation training
29th July 2016
Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has received a five-year $73 million order from the US Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, to support aviation training …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales dissolves operation with Hanwha
29th July 2016
Thales has announced that it was dissolving its joint venture with Hanwha in South Korea. This 50/50 operation, which began as Samsung Thales in 2000, was …
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Safran to support Danish EH101 engines
29th July 2016
Safran Helicopter Engines and the Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) of Denmark have signed a seven-year contract to support engines on the 14 EH101 …
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Military Logistics
A330 MRTTs for Netherlands, Luxembourg
29th July 2016
The Netherlands and Luxembourg governments have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of two Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft …
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Naval Warfare
LDP, training teams required for EU mission
28th July 2016
The EU Naval Force to the Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED) could require additional warships and training teams to fulfil new tasks identified by the mission following the …
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Land Warfare
New RG-31 MRAP version rolled out
28th July 2016
The first production unit of the latest version of the RG-31 mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) route clearance vehicle has been rolled out by the US …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ravens swoop on Ukraine
28th July 2016
Ukraine has received a batch of RQ-11B Raven UAS as part of a non-lethal equipment package funded by the US. Reports indicate that 24 systems, …
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