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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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Defence Notes
Australia requests AIM-120D missiles
27th April 2016
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of AIM-120D advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles to Australia, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CASC UAVs take world by storm
27th April 2016
The Cai Hong family of UAVs, China’s most successful UAV export series, is increasingly orbiting the world. Their manufacturer, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2016: Endeavor Robotics eyes As-Pac
27th April 2016
A set of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) from Endeavour Robotics will be demonstrated to militaries and police forces in Malaysia and Singapore later this year. …
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Training
Canadian Army conducts gunners exercise
26th April 2016
The 5th Canadian Light Artillery Regiment (5 RALC) has deployed to 5 Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise Pièces Aguerries, the Canadian government announced …
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Land Warfare
Russian National Guard beefs up
26th April 2016
Russia is setting up a National Guard, special military unit, that will focus on the protection of state interests both in-country and abroad. It will …
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Russian MoD places a contract for Mi-28UBs and Mi-26s
26th April 2016
The first contract for delivery of a batch of Mi-28UB attack helicopters with dual controls has been signed by Russian MoD and Russian Helicopters. The …
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Naval Warfare
USCG orders new C-130J
26th April 2016
Lockheed Martin has received a $61.3 million contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for the production of a C-130J long range surveillance aircraft for …
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Digital Battlespace
Typhoon in Reverse-IFF system demo
26th April 2016
An industry-government team has demonstrated an air-to-ground Mode 5 Reverse Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capability integrated on an Italian Typhoon, Finmeccanica announced on 22 …
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Land Warfare
Mine clearance vehicle for Ukraine SSES
26th April 2016
The Kremenchug Automobile Plant has built a special heavy mine clearing vehicle for the Ukraine State Service for Emergency Situations (SSES) department in Lugansk, it was …
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Training
Australia, Japan conclude bilateral exercise
26th April 2016
Aircraft and ships from the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) have completed the bilateral Exercise Nichi Gou Trident off …
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Defence Notes
France torpedoes German and Japanese submarine bids
26th April 2016
France’s DCNS has been selected as winner of Australia’s AU$50 billion (US$38.5 billion) Project Sea 1000 Future Submarine programme. The Cherbourg-based shipbuilder will help design …
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Training
UK MoD to streamline CATT support
26th April 2016
The British Army is currently undertaking a Collective Training Sustainment (CTS) review that is designed to amalgamate the support systems of the Combined Arms Tactical …
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Land Warfare
Hearing protection system achieves IOC
26th April 2016
The soldier hearing protection system delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) by Marlborough Communications has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC), the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Harris selected for Australian communications contract
26th April 2016
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has named Harris Corporation as the preferred tenderer for its new integrated battlespace communication system, the company announced on 22 …
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Naval Warfare
Southern Ocean focus for new OPV
26th April 2016
An new OPV for New Zealand will include features that will allow it to operate in the Southern Ocean and near to Antarctica. The Royal New …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2016: Indonesian priorities ahead
25th April 2016
Indonesia's head of the Directorate of Technology and Defence Industry, Brigadier-General Jan Pieter Ate, talks to Shephard Media about the procurement priorities for the country …
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Training
H-ITC milestone
25th April 2016
The DCI Helicopter International Training Centre (H-ITC) has announced that it has now flown over 1,000 flight hours with its EC120 Colibri aircraft.H-ITC is a …
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Digital Battlespace
Vehicle-levelling for Latvian TPS-77
25th April 2016
Lockheed Martin has selected Trust Automation to provide automatic vehicle levelling systems for the TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars (MRRs) being delivered to the Latvian Ministry of Defence, Trust …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EMSA tender for surveillance UAV
25th April 2016
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) will issue a tender for the procurement of a UAV to assist with its data and information gathering efforts, …
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