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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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BAE completes RAF simulator upgrade
1st July 2016
BAE Systems has successfully completed an upgrade to the British Royal Air Force’s (RAF's) synthetic simulator software, it announced on 29 June. The upgrade was …
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C295W enlists in Thai army
1st July 2016
Thailand has taken receipt of a single Airbus Defence & Space C295W medium transport aircraft. While Bangkok did not publicise this acquisition, Airbus Defence & …
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Sentinel II sees light of day in Tasmania
1st July 2016
Elbit Land Systems Australia (ELSA) recently unveiled its Sentinel II combat reconnaissance vehicle being offered for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 programme. Together with partners …
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Farnborough 2016: USAF introduces first HH-60G OLR helicopter
30th June 2016
The US Air Force (USAF) has introduced the first of 21 HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) helicopters, it was announced on 28 June. …
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Dutch Army extends VBS3 enterprise licence
30th June 2016
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has agreed a multi-year extension of its VBS3 enterprise licence with Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim). As well as the …
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Defence Helicopter
Poland gets final W-3PL Głuszec
30th June 2016
PZL-Świdnik has delivered the last in the second series of four W-3PL Głuszec helicopters to the Polish armed forces, the company announced on 27 June. …
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Land Warfare
Farnborough 2016: Digital expertise key to Army 2025
30th June 2016
The future of the British Army will focus on information technology and bringing the force into the digital age, Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon …
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Military Logistics
Magic Carpet flies into testing
30th June 2016
The US Navy’s Strike Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX-23) has tested the Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Seagull USV completes torpedo launch trials
30th June 2016
Elbit Systems has successfully fired torpedoes from its Seagull autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV), the company announced on 28 June. The trial, carried out at …
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Naval Warfare
Singapore navy reveals bold plans
30th June 2016
The Ministry of Defence has revealed major ambitions for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in coming years. In a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day …
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Land Warfare
FNSS to supply anti-tank vehicles to Turkey
30th June 2016
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri is to supply anti-tank vehicles to the Turkish Ministry of Defence under a contract signed on 27 June. The vehicles will be …
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Land Warfare
Singapore unveils next-generation AFV
30th June 2016
The Singapore Armed Forces has received its first prototype of the Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV), which is destined to replace the handful of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Farnborough 2016: Watchkeeper future support contract disclosed
29th June 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has pledged a further £80 million ($108 million) to the Watchkeeper UAS programme in the form of a support …
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Land Warfare
Russia adopts BUR grenade launcher
29th June 2016
KBP Instruments Design Bureau, a part of Rostec, has produced a new small reusable BUR grenade launcher, Rostec announced on 27 June. Following the completion …
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Farnborough 2016: MGB failure ‘likely’ cause of H225 crash
29th June 2016
The investigation into the 29 April crash of an Airbus Helicopters H225 has taken a fresh twist, after it was discovered the aircraft’s main gearbox …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-8B deploys with new radar
29th June 2016
An MQ-8B Fire Scout recently deployed with the USS Coronado to begin flight operations using its new AN/ZPY-4(V)1 maritime surveillance radar. In a release from …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris to provide EW payloads to US Navy
29th June 2016
Harris has been awarded a $27 million order to provide maritime electronic warfare (EW) payloads for the US Naval Research Laboratory’s Advanced Decoy Architecture Project …
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Military Logistics
Orbital ATK expands Northridge facility
29th June 2016
Orbital ATK has completed the expansion of its Northridge, California, production facility, integrating engineering and production of the AAR-47 Missile Warning System and Common Munition …
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Gen Carter urges calm in British defence
29th June 2016
The British Army’s Chief of the General Staff (CGS) General Nick Carter said there would be no changes in ‘army to army relations and defence …
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