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Air Warfare

France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production

The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.

Land Warfare

Arquus and Milrem push their UGVs fitted with long-range missiles

Arquus displayed the Drailer uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) integrating the Akeron LP long-range missile at the Techterre technology demonstrator event ahead of trials in September.

Land Warfare

Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation

The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.

Air Warfare

Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports

The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.

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Defence Helicopter

AUSA Winter: Lockheed’s JAGM completes guidance testing

21st February 2014

The dual-mode guidance system for Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) completed a demonstration on 5 February at Eglin Air Force Base. Lockheed Martin announced …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US Army displays fuel efficient concept vehicle

21st February 2014

A new vehicle demonstrator that has a fuel efficient design is being shown by the US Army at the AUSA Winter 2014 exhibition in Huntsville, …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Swiftships develops robotic riverine craft

21st February 2014

Swiftships has unveiled an unmanned version of its ‘Anaconda’ riverine surface vessel at a time when many competitors are decrying a struggling marketplace. Anaconda was …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: JTLV a benchmark for future programmes

21st February 2014

The source selection evaluation criteria for the downselect of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programme were released last week, it has emerged. Speaking to …
Military Logistics

AUSA Winter: US Army Materiel Command is ‘holding its own’

20th February 2014

After two years of belt tightening, the US Army Materiel Command (AMC) is ‘challenged, but we are holding our own’, according to Gen Dennis Via, …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US budget pressure continues

20th February 2014

There has been a 21% decline in the US defence budget since 2010 and it ‘will continue to decline’, Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: US industrial base facing reductions

20th February 2014

The defence land systems manufacturing base in the US is facing rapid downsizing as the wars, first in Iraq and now Afghanistan come to a …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: Colt awaits USMC hand gun decision

20th February 2014

Colt’s 1911 rail gun, designated the M45A1 Marine Pistol, is currently being assessed by a unit within the USMC with the company hopeful for more …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: Nammo looks to qualify M72 FFE

20th February 2014

Nammo is hoping to secure a contract for the qualification of its M72 anti-structure munition weapon for fire from enclosure (FFE) missions by the end …
Digital Battlespace

Airbus expands encryption device offerings

19th February 2014

Airbus Defence and Space has introduced a new addition to its cryptographic device range, with the launch of Ectocryp Yellow. Ectocryp Yellow represents the company's …
Land Warfare

BAE Systems’ HAMMER system completes US Army CDR

19th February 2014

BAE System's potential solution for the US Army's Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) target location designation system programme has reached a new milestone with its …
Digital Battlespace

Textron AirLand’s Scorpion aircraft continues testing

18th February 2014

The Scorpion Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)/Strike aircraft being developed by Textron AirLand has completed additional flight testing throughout January and February with positive results …
Digital Battlespace

RWUAS targets long range maritime surveillance role

18th February 2014

The Royal Navy’s Rotary Wing UAS (RWUAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) will be equipped with a variety of sensor payloads for a ‘long range maritime …
Land Warfare

Nexter Systems, DCI team for French armed forces training

18th February 2014

A joint statement from Nexter Systems and Défense Conseil International (DCI) has revealed that the two companies will work together to offer joint capability provision …
Defence Helicopter

SGA14: Emerging Asian requirements highlighted at Singapore Airshow

18th February 2014

The lingering threat faced by the Asia-Pacific region was highlighted last week during the Singapore Airshow, when military and industry got together to inform and prepare for …
Naval Warfare

Thales awarded Malaysian LCS radar, sonar contract

18th February 2014

The Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV) Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) being built for the Royal Malaysian Navy will be equipped with the Thales Smart-S Mk2 …
Defence Helicopter

AmSafe Bridport wins helicopter cargo equipment contract

18th February 2014

AmSafe Bridport will supply specialist helicopter cargo lifting equipment to the Frenchdefence procurment agency for installation on the French armed forces’ NH-90, Puma, Super Puma, …
Digital Battlespace

Thales IFF systems selected for French Navy vessels

18th February 2014

Thales’ Identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment will be installed on the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and the two French Horizon-class frigates …
Digital Battlespace

First French AWACS mid-life upgrade complete

18th February 2014

Mid-life upgrade work on the first E-3F Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft in the French Air Force fleet has been completed by Boeing …