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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
EDA signs Carl-Gustaf ammunition contract with Saab
8th July 2014
Saab has signed a multi-annual framework agreement to provide Carl-Gustaf ammunition to the European Defence Agency (EDA) for its member states. The five-year agreement, announced …
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Military Logistics
IDF selects Fox integrated training management system
8th July 2014
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has selected Britannica Knowledge Systems’ Fox system as its backbone training management solution under a $9 million contract announced on …
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Military Logistics
Sweden orders KMW Leguan bridge layers
7th July 2014
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) will supply three Leguan bridge layers to the Swedish defence force under a €34 million contract announced on 7 July. The contract …
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Naval Warfare
Double success for MBDA’s Sea Ceptor system
7th July 2014
Two guided firings of the Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully carried out by MBDA, demonstrating the functionality of the system’s Command and …
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Defence Helicopter
New DCoMPASS payload from Elbit Systems
7th July 2014
Elbit Systems has developed a new version of its CoMPASS family of payloads, with the DCoMPASS full HD Integrated Mission Equipment Package (iMEP). The all-in-one …
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Military Logistics
RAF seeks continued C-17 Globemaster sustainment
4th July 2014
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has requested that the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) C-17A Globemaster III aircraft continue to be sustained by the US …
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Defence Helicopter
China beefs up HK helicopter fleet
4th July 2014
An armed version of the Z-9 helicopter previously unseen in Hong Kong was exhibited by the local garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at …
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Military Logistics
Marshall wins Project Amphora support contract
4th July 2014
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group will provide support for a range of containerised deployable systems for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) under a new …
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Military Logistics
Denel Aerostructures wins A400M component contract
3rd July 2014
Denel Aerostructures will manufacture ISO locks for the A400M airlifter under a new £14 million contract received from Airbus Defence and Space, announced on 2 …
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Naval Warfare
Guardian Maritime sets sights on Asia-Pacific markets
3rd July 2014
Guardian Maritime has signed an agreement with SINWA Group for the marketing of its Guardian anti-piracy barriers in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement is in …
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Land Warfare
CAI announces US Army JRTC support extension
3rd July 2014
Cubic Applications, Inc (CAI) will continue to provide rotational and pre-deployment training to US troops under a contract modification worth more than $60 million announced …
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Defence Helicopter
US Apaches deployed to Iraq
3rd July 2014
The Pentagon has deployed Apache attack helicopters to Iraq to protect US diplomatic facilities and personnel, as sectarian violence in the region continues to escalate. …
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Land Warfare
PLA displays new small arms
3rd July 2014
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has displayed its new and recently acquired small arms during the Hong Kong handover celebrations on 1 July. On …
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Defence Helicopter
Dutch Apaches get new external fuel tanks
3rd July 2014
The Dutch Defence Helicopter Command has recently received new external fuel tanks for use on its Boeing AH-64D Apaches, it has emerged. Robertson Fuel Systems …
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Digital Battlespace
CAE bags new simulation & training contracts
2nd July 2014
CAE has released details on four new contracts to provide a range of training and simulation equipment and services to customers in New Zealand, Germany …
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Defence Helicopter
Brazilian Navy Lynx helicopters set for upgrade
2nd July 2014
The Brazilian Navy’s Lynx Mk21A helicopters will be upgraded by AgustaWestland under a $160 million contract announced on 2 July. The contract covers the mid-life …
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Land Warfare
Is this the beginning of European land consolidation?
2nd July 2014
French military vehicles manufacturer Nexter and the German armaments producer KMW have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company. The two industrial giants …
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Defence Helicopter
Germany introduces the Quick Draw
2nd July 2014
Germany’s CH-53GS medium transport helicopters operating in Afghanistan have recently been equipped with General Dynamics Quick Draw 2 GPS interrogators, it has emerged. According to …
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Defence Helicopter
Teams await JMR TD decision
2nd July 2014
The bids are in and the US Army is now mulling a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for the US rotorcraft industrial base. At …
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German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
