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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.
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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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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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US Navy seeks bullet batteries
19th December 2018
The US Navy is looking for industry help in identifying battery solutions that could be applied to new generations of guided projectiles. Service interest in …
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Additional Jelcz trucks for Poland
19th December 2018
The Polish Armament Inspectorate has signed a contract for delivery of 888 Jelcz 442.32 4x4 high mobility, medium transport trucks. The agreement, which was signed …
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Indian Navy inducts submarine rescue system
19th December 2018
The Indian Navy has inducted its new Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System into service at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The system is capable of …
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Schiebel Camcopter S-100 demos new payload capabilities
19th December 2018
The capabilities of the Schiebel Camcopter S-100 UAS' new COMINT and imaging payloads have been put to the test by the Australian Army. The Australian …
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Japan to get first post-WWII aircraft carriers
19th December 2018
Japan will get its first aircraft carriers since World War II, and buy dozens of fighter jets, under a new defence plan approved on 18 …
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Think-tank pushes US military buildup in Poland
18th December 2018
A new report from a Washington, DC-based think-tank calls for an ‘enhanced’ US military presence in and near Poland to help deter Russian aggression in …
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Naval Warfare
Fairbanks Morse to power USCG OPC 2
18th December 2018
Fairbanks Morse has received a contract to deliver the main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) for the US Coast Guard’s second Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), USCGC Chase, …
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Russia to build up Arctic military presence
18th December 2018
Russia will build up its military presence in the Arctic over the next year, the defence minister said 18 December, as Moscow seeks to assert …
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Serco receives CANES task orders
18th December 2018
Serco has received task orders totalling $46 million as part of the US Navy's Consolidated Afloat Networks Enterprise Services (CANES) IDIQ multiple-award contract. Under the …
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Airbus to continue Heron 1 operations support
18th December 2018
Airbus DS Airborne Solutions has received contract extensions from the German armed forces to continue supporting Heron 1 UAS operations in Afghanistan and Mali. Under …
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Milrem Robotics demos Titan UGVs during AWE18
18th December 2018
Four Titan UGVs, developed by Milrem Robotics and QinetiQ, were tested by the British Army during the Army Warfighting Experiment 2018 (AWE18) - Autonomous Warrior …
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Military Logistics
KBRwyle receives task order modifications
18th December 2018
KBRwyle has received two task order modifications totalling $114 million to provide logistics support services to the US Army in Europe and the Arabian Peninsula. …
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Putin open to third nations joining nuclear treaty
18th December 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested on 18 December he was open to the idea of other countries joining a key Cold War treaty limiting mid-range …
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Ireland orders RBS 70 missiles
18th December 2018
Saab has received a $5.81 million order from the Irish Defence Force for its RBS 70 Bolide missiles, the company announced on 12 December. Bolide …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania howitzers kick off year of military modernisation
18th December 2018
The Lithuanian Armed Forces recently took delivery of two upgraded Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH2000) howitzers from Germany. This delivery kicks off a busy year of military …
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Cohort acquires Chess Technologies
18th December 2018
Cohort has acquired a majority stake in Chess Technologies, a UK-based integrated fire control and tracking systems provider for military vehicles and naval ships. Chess …
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Thai frigate delivered in South Korea
18th December 2018
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) handed over a 3,650t frigate to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in a ceremony at its Okpo-Dong Shipyard, Busan …
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NHIndustries signs NH90 support contract
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NHIndustries has signed a through life support (TLS) contract with the NATO agency, NAHEMA, for NH90 helicopter support. NAHEMA acts as contracting authority on behalf …
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US Army awards Mobile Protected Firepower prototype contracts
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