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Spain to invest billions of dollars on howitzers and other vehicles as it looks to select new tanks
The Spanish Government has outlined plans to purchase communications and cybersecurity capabilities but most notably amphibious combat vehicles, self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), bridge-laying vehicles and an effort to replace its tanks from 2040.
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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership
Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.
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What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?
Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.
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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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Digital Battlespace
Additional Blighter B400 radars for South Korea
9th October 2013
Blighter Surveillance Systems will supply the South Korean military with its Blighter B400 electronic-scanning radars under a new contract announced on 9 October. The radars …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales IFF systems selected for Brazilian Air Force
9th October 2013
Thales Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders will be installed on A1M fighters and E-99 AEW surveillance aircraft in service with the Brazilian Air Force …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CaMEL UGV to take part in US Army Demonstration
9th October 2013
Northrop Grumman’s Carry-all Modular Equipment Landrover (CaMEL) will take part in the US Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence Robotics Limited Demonstration at Fort Benning to …
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Military Logistics
USN logistics scandal widens
9th October 2013
In late September, Military Logistics International interviewed Capt Daniel Dusek, (see Autumn edition 2013) commander of the USS Bonhomme Richard, a US Navy Wasp class …
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Military Logistics
Portsmouth gears up to support UK carrier
9th October 2013
More than half a billion pounds of funding is expected to be made available for the development of Portsmouth Naval Base out to 2020, according …
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Defence Notes
MBDA makes Australia hub of Asia Pacific growth
9th October 2013
MBDA has opened an office in Canberra, making Australia the centre of its targeted growth in the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking at …
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Military Logistics
Dutch choose Airborne Systems delivery system
9th October 2013
The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has selected Airborne Systems to deliver Firefly and Microfly guided precision aerial delivery systems to Dutch SOF units. Airborne …
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Defence Helicopter
Indonesian helicopter issues denied by Eurocopter
9th October 2013
Technical issues have grounded much of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) Puma/Super Puma fleet in recent months, it has emerged. TNI-AU sources told Shephard that electrical …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon adds moving-target capability to Tomahawk
8th October 2013
An advanced Electronic Support Measure (ESM) seeker for the Block IV Tomahawk missile has completed a successful field trial, as part of Raytheon’s programme to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Bluefin Robotics acquires SeeByte
8th October 2013
Bluefin Robotics has enhanced its autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) software capabilities with the acquisition of SeeByte. The deal – the details of which have not …
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Defence Helicopter
Downturn in light military rotorcraft sales predicted
8th October 2013
As the overall international demand for light military helicopters contracts, manufacturers continue to pursue emerging markets to sustain production levels, according to a new study. …
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Land Warfare
Saab announces Carl-Gustaf component order
8th October 2013
Saab will deliver ammunition components for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system to an unnamed customer following the signing of a contract announced on 8 October. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Watchkeeper receives MAA approval
7th October 2013
The WK450 Watchkeeper UAV design has finally received certification from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Thales UK has announced. According to Thales, which manufactures …
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Defence Helicopter
UTC reverses furlough plans
7th October 2013
United Technologies (UTC) has announced that it will cancel the furloughs it had planned for this week following the US government’s decision to recall most …
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Defence Notes
Allen-Vanguard to train Azerbaijan Navy EOD Unit
7th October 2013
Allen-Vanguard International will provide EOD/IEDD, Diving and Instructor Training to the Azerbaijan Navy EOD Unit (AZE Unit) under a new contract awarded by NSWC-Indian Head. …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand selects Sea Ceptor for ANZAC Frigate upgrade
7th October 2013
MBDA’s Sea Ceptor has been selected by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MoD) as the Local Area Air Defence (LAAD) system for the Royal …
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Defence Helicopter
Elbit Systems announces DCoMPASS follow-on order
7th October 2013
Elbit Systems Electro-optics Elop will supply its Digital Compact Multi Purpose Advanced Stabilized System (DCoMPASS) electro-optical (EP) payload systems to the air force of an …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF considers Tornado simulator extension
7th October 2013
As the RAF’s GR-4 Tornado simulator celebrates ten years in service, military and industry are considering ways to extend the life of the system to …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland invokes arbitration clause
6th October 2013
Having lost its battle for a dialogue with the Indian authorities, AgustaWestland is invoking the arbitration clause in its AW101 contract with the MoD. The …
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