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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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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability
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A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee on 18 June warned of several areas where the UK’s armed forces lack the capability …
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LiquidPiston to continue developing 30kW X4 engine
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Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks
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Lightning strikes for MQ-9B
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Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs
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Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children
22nd June 2018
The Pentagon will prepare to house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, a US military spokesman said on 21 June. The decision …
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Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US
22nd June 2018
The US delivered its first shipment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey on 21 June, despite tensions with the country and US lawmakers' opposition. …
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US 'committed to NATO'
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The US will continue to show its commitment to NATO, a senior US Army commander said on 21 June as a fresh batch of military …
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ADS tackles active protection system signature challenges (video)
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Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM
22nd June 2018
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for cooperation on the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the company announced …
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Insight: The evolution of the Mi-26
22nd June 2018
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Australia awards three defence contracts
22nd June 2018
The Australian Army, in partnership with the Defence Innovation Hub, has awarded three contracts worth a combined $2.2 million for the development of new defence …
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China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy
22nd June 2018
The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …
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USS Thomas Hudner accepted by US Navy
21st June 2018
The US Navy accepted delivery of its newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on 15 June. …
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UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade
21st June 2018
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MD Helicopter to continue Afghan MD 530F support
21st June 2018
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Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training
21st June 2018
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Canada's Base Petawawa goes green
21st June 2018
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SRI to develop continuously learning AI
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