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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Union slams “self-sabotage” of UK government over Typhoon production
The UK Ministry of Defence remains resolute that the Typhoon sits at the heart of the country’s air defence capabilities and is focused on the aircraft’s potential export orders, despite its continued focus on F-35 procurement.
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Malaysia signs for two additional GM400α air surveillance radars
The order is in addition to two systems ordered in 2023. It forms part of a family of systems which is becoming widely used and part of a growing demand for the capability, both in deliveries and requirements.
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ITEC 2016: CAE delivers first Swedish naval trainer (video)
18th May 2016
Simulation and training specialists CAE has delivered the first naval tactical mission trainer to the Swedish Navy, officials have told Shephard. During ITEC 2016, Shephard …
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Northrop Grumman completes WSN-12 PDR
18th May 2016
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the WSN-12 Inertial Sensor Module, which will replace the WSN-7 as part of the …
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Malaysia continues network-centric funding
18th May 2016
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) needs to continue adequately funding its Network-Centric Operations (NCO) project if it is to reap future rewards. This was the …
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Training
ITEC 2016: BAE to invest in joint training
18th May 2016
BAE Systems is putting significant investment into its training capabilities specifically focusing on joint training between land, sea and air. ‘We are in a unique …
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ASIO system to be displayed on H145
18th May 2016
Kazakhstan Aviation Industry and BIRD Aerosystems have developed an Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) package for the H145s in service with the Kazakhstan Armed Forces. The …
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA targets undersea navigation
18th May 2016
BAE Systems has received a contract from DARPA to develop an undersea navigation system to enhance the US Navy’s ability to provide precise global positioning …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Saab delivers Sea Wasp prototypes
18th May 2016
Saab has delivered prototypes of its Sea Wasp remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to three US Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) agencies, the company announced on 16 …
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Training
ITEC 2016: Robotic arm aids immersive sim (video)
17th May 2016
German company BEC Motion Simulators is showcasing a unique simulator system that utilises technology from industrial robotics. Shephard caught up with the company on the …
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Digital Battlespace
US, Japanese companies collaborate on cyber
17th May 2016
The US arm of BAE Systems announced on 16 March that it is entering into a partnership with Japan’s Fujitsu to implement a Cyber Threat …
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Training
ITEC 2016: Dauntless makes European debut (video)
17th May 2016
Motion Reality, which develops real-time human motion capture and simulation technologies for military and law enforcement organisations, is showcasing Dauntless at ITEC 2016 in London. …
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Military Logistics
Mantech wins support contract
17th May 2016
ManTech International announced that it has been awarded a potential $44.2 million prime contract by the US Department of Defense on 16 March to provide …
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ITEC 2016: Porrima Simulations makes an entrance
17th May 2016
Porrima Simulations is presenting its company and solutions for the first time at ITEC in London. The joint venture between VEAO Simulation and Eventuality UK …
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US considers Harpoon sale to Egypt
17th May 2016
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of UGM-84L Harpoon Block II encapsulated missiles to Egypt, it …
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SAS 2016: ShotFinder to be tested in the US
17th May 2016
Orbital ATK is advancing its ShotFinder acoustic hostile fire detection system, company representatives explained at the ‘Sea-Air-Space’ exposition in Washington DC. The system provides detection …
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Training
ITEC 2016: Airbus UAS trainer ready to fly
17th May 2016
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) is showcasing its customer-ready UAS Mission and Tactics Training (MTT) at ITEC in London. The generic system can be used …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AeroVironment details Blackwing UAS
17th May 2016
The US Navy plans to deploy a new small tube-launched UAS called Blackwing from its submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), AeroVironment announced on 16 …
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Training
ITEC 2016: BMT opens VR record store
17th May 2016
First time exhibitors BMT Reality Studios is showcasing its new virtual reality immersive training offering Engage at ITEC in London. The company is showcasing two scenarios at the …
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Digital Battlespace
Cobham introduces SOLSTx family
17th May 2016
Cobham has announced the development of a new family of Gallium-Nitride (GaN) solid state transmitter solutions for ground, maritime and airborne radar applications. Called SOLSTx, …
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Naval Warfare
SAS 2016: Concern expressed over US maritime decline
17th May 2016
A senior official has expressed serious concern over the declining state of US civil maritime capabilities and its potential impact on future military operations. Participating …
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
