Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
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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TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DRS-M600 parachute FAA-certified
19th July 2019
Drone Rescue Systems’ DRS-M600 parachute safety solution has been tested to ensure compliance with the ASTM F3322-18 standard.The successful completion of the test makes it …
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Digital Battlespace
Insight: Air power and the space between
19th July 2019
The capabilities that space flight and technology can bring to the military arena are still relatively infant at this time but infinite possibilities remain as …
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Defence Notes
Podcast: Mind control tech, through-wall detection, extreme scooters and browsing the exhibits of a special forces defence event
19th July 2019
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin details HIMARS orders
18th July 2019
Lockheed Martin’s recent contract from the US Army for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers includes orders for Poland's first acquisition of HIMARS launchers. Other …
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Defence Helicopter
USAF flies HH-60W for the first time
18th July 2019
A HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter has been flown by the US Air Force for the first time at Sikorsky’s Flight Center in West Palm Beach.The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Navy releases MUSV RFP
18th July 2019
The US Navy has released a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV). According to the RFP, the …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy vessel fires Martlet missile
18th July 2019
The Royal Navy has tested a modified ship-launched version of the Thales Martlet missile from HMS Sutherland. The Martlet Lightweight Multi-role Missile was originally designed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Firebird agreements signed
18th July 2019
Northrop Grumman has signed agreements with two companies for rights to purchase its Firebird aircraft system. Tenax Aerospace and Grand Sky Development Company have signed …
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Training
Kratos to train Saudi naval forces
18th July 2019
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions will provide training-related products and services to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) under a task order announced on 17 …
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Training
Storm clouds arise for Pilatus in India
18th July 2019
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) plans to acquire 38 additional PC-7 Mk II aircraft are in tatters after the country’s MoD imposed a one-year trading …
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Training
Buckley AFB gets VRSG-equipped F-16C simulators
18th July 2019
MetaVR’s Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) is set to enter use at Buckley Air Force Base (AFB) for pilot training, the company announced on 16 …
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Military Logistics
Piaggio Aerospace to maintain IAF engines
18th July 2019
Piaggio Aerospace will maintain engines that power Italian Air Force aircraft under two contracts announced on 17 July. The two contracts, worth a combined €167 …
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Naval Warfare
Japan launches eighth and final BMD destroyer
18th July 2019
Japan Marine United launched a new 8,200t escort warship at its Yokohama shipyard on 17 July – christened Haguro and bearing the pennant number 180 …
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Training
New training system from Systematic
18th July 2019
Following-on from the German Army’s procurement decision to acquire the Systematic Group’s SitaWare Headquarters' C2 battle management software, it has been revealed that the company …
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Naval Warfare
Work proceeds on Attack-class design
18th July 2019
The design of Australia’s new Attack-class submarines is set to mature rapidly under the next phase of the Sea 1000 programme. A submarine design contract …
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon awarded AN/SPY-6(V) long lead work
17th July 2019
The US Navy has exercised an option with Raytheon for long-lead work to support the production of two AN/SPY-6(V) radar configuration variants. Raytheon will prepare …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Helicopter receives contract modification
17th July 2019
Bell Helicopter has received a contract modification from the US Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for UH-1N and TH-1H helicopter assemblies, the US Department of Defense …
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Defence Notes
UK caught out by pace of A2/AD change
17th July 2019
The acceleration of Russian anti-acces/area denial (A2/AD) advances, visibly characterised by the country’s efforts to move out with and deploy new highly sophisticated stealth air …
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Military Logistics
Survitec Pilot Fit Facility reaches milestone
17th July 2019
Survitec’s work on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme has reached a new milestone, with the 1000th pilot fitted out using the Pilot Fit Facility …
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