Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
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Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
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Defence Helicopter
Washington clears way for Bahrain AH-1Z sale
10th May 2018
The US state department has approved a proposed FMS for 12 Bell AH-1Z Vipers to Bahrain, at an estimated cost of $911.4 million. Alongside the attack …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
FirstLook UGV for USMC
10th May 2018
Endeavor Robotics has received a $10 million contract from the US Marine Corps to provide FirstLook UGVs, the company announced on 7 May. The 5lbs …
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Special Operations
SOFEX 2018: Light all-terrain vehicles take the stage
10th May 2018
While the Jordanian armed forces already operate a fleet of MRZR 4s (pictured) light all-terrain vehicles, Polaris is keen to push its portfolio of other …
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Defence Notes
Australia gives defence budget a moderate lift
10th May 2018
Australia announced its defence budget for FY2018/19 on 8 May, with the total amounting to A$36.4 billion ($27.2 billion). This figure is in line with …
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Military Logistics
China’s Y-20 conducts air delivery training
10th May 2018
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has carried out airborne and air delivery training with the Y-20 heavy transport aircraft, China’s Ministry of National …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Guardian begins demo flights in Japan
10th May 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has begun demonstration flights of the Guardian UAS on Iki Island in Japan, the company announced on 9 May. Intended …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: India has a yawning generation gap
10th May 2018
India’s MoD and domestic media lauded last month’s DefExpo 2018 exhibition in Chennai, praising the event’s organisation, the country’s technological prowess and hyping up the …
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Defence Notes
Allies key to Pentagon Arctic strategy
9th May 2018
Top Pentagon brass asserted that allies are the key to the country's Arctic military strategy just less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump …
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Defence Helicopter
BAE to demonstrate optical seeker for DARPA
9th May 2018
BAE Systems has received a $13.1 million contract from DARPA to demonstrate a new optical seeker for precision-guided munitions, the company announced on 7 May. …
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Military Logistics
USN looks to new logistics auxiliary platforms
9th May 2018
In an effort to optimize its future fleet logistics platforms, the US Navy (USN) is exploring the concept of a common hull, multi-mission auxiliary ship …
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Defence Notes
US to work with allies after Iran pullout
9th May 2018
The US will keep working with allies to prevent a nuclear Iran, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on 9 May, a day after President Donald …
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Training
Royal Navy concludes Information Warrior 2018
9th May 2018
The Royal Navy has concluded a three-week exercise, Information Warrior 2018, focused on exploring the adoption of emerging technologies to secure the information advantage at …
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Naval Warfare
Hanoi demands Beijing withdraw missiles from disputed islands
9th May 2018
Hanoi has demanded Beijing remove military equipment from contested islands in the South China Sea, saying reported missile installations are a ‘serious violation’ of Vietnam's …
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Naval Warfare
US, Philippine troops storm ashore in bulked-up drills
9th May 2018
US and Philippine troops stormed ashore from the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday for military exercises that President Rodrigo Duterte had promised to scrap, …
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Defence Notes
Saudi air defences intercept two missiles over Riyadh
9th May 2018
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles over the capital Riyadh on Wednesday, state television Al-Ekhbariya said. Two explosions were heard in the city, …
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Special Operations
SOFEX 2018: Oshkosh touts S-ATV to international market
9th May 2018
Having tested its Special Purpose All Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) in an unnamed Middle Eastern country, Oshkosh is now showcasing the vehicle to the international market …
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Defence Notes
Air Force Un: Personal jet for North Korea's Kim
9th May 2018
The plane that flew Kim Jong Un to China this week is officially known as Chammae-1, or Goshawk-1, after the national bird of North Korea …
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Training
CAE to develop joint multinational simulation centre
9th May 2018
CAE has received a contract from a Gulf Cooperation Council customer to develop a joint multinational simulation centre for command and staff training, the company …
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Defence Notes
Russia shows off military hardware in Red Square parade
9th May 2018
Russia rolled out its latest military hardware on Moscow's Red Square on Wednesday for the annual parade to mark Soviet victory over Nazi Germany as …
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