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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Air Warfare
Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies
26th January 2018
The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is exploring unmanned technology as a force multiplier to better cope with changing threats at sea. The PCG has …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Elistair to target international growth
26th January 2018
Elistair has raised €2 million with Starquest Capital and its historic investors to enable it to grow its business, the company announced on 22 January. …
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Digital Battlespace
Australia awards Defence Innovation Hub contracts
26th January 2018
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has announced the latest tranche of Defence Innovation Hub contracts totalling $13.4 million. The five innovation contracts include a …
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Training
ADECS 2018: RAAF training commences on upgraded Hawk Mk 127 fleet
26th January 2018
With 20 of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk Mk 127 fleet of 33 aircraft now converted to Lead-In Fighter Capability Assurance …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show: FN details 7.62mm SCAR-SC development
25th January 2018
FN Herstal expects to offer a larger 7.62mm calibre version of its SCAR subcompact carbine (SC) by this summer. Speaking at this year’s SHOT Show …
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Defence Notes
Germany calls for NATO talks on Turkey's Syria offensive
25th January 2018
Germany voiced ‘great concern’ about Turkey's cross-border offensive against a Kurdish militia in northern Syria and called for NATO to discuss the operation. The German …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show 2018: New FCS for shoulder-launched weapons
25th January 2018
German optic specialists Hensoldt has used this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas to unveil a new fire control system (FCS) optimised for shoulder-launched weapons. …
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Training
China invited to participate in US-led naval exercise
25th January 2018
China has been invited to participate in a major US-led naval exercise, Chinese officials said on 25 January. The Chinese military took part in the …
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Defence Notes
US aircraft carrier to visit Vietnam
25th January 2018
A US aircraft carrier will port in Vietnam in March, military officials said on 25 January. The announcement came as US defence secretary Jim Mattis …
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Land Warfare
Russia receives modernised howitzers
25th January 2018
The first 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled artillery systems of the M2 modification have been deployed with the Russian military's 631st Missile Troops and Artillery Training Centre …
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Digital Battlespace
Deep learning solutions on the horizon for Harris
25th January 2018
Harris is positioning itself to roll-out deep learning driven automated image analysis solutions to its customers in the next twelve months. The technology was at …
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Military Logistics
ESB completes first integrated trials
25th January 2018
Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) USNS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams has completed its first integrated trials, the US Naval Sea Systems Command announced on 23 January. The …
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Defence Notes
US calls for South Sudan arms embargo
25th January 2018
The US on 24 January called for an international arms embargo to be imposed on South Sudan following the failure of the latest ceasefire aimed …
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Land Warfare
SHOT Show 2018: Commercial market supports army ammunition readiness
25th January 2018
Operators of the US Army’s Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Orbital ATK Small Caliber Systems, Defense Systems Group, made its SHOT Show debut in 2018. The …
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Defence Notes
Spain to boost defence spending
25th January 2018
Spain is planning to boost defence spending by 73% to $22 billion by 2024, an announcement that sparked outrage among opposition MPs who say social …
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Special Operations
Polaris vehicles for Latvia
25th January 2018
The Latvian armed forces is to acquire vehicles from Polaris under a foreign military sale with the US government, the company announced on 24 January. …
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Defence Notes
Trump's nuclear policy may spark arms race
25th January 2018
The US DoD is set to unveil US president Donald Trump's nuclear policy next week, and critics are already warning it could trigger another arms …
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Military Logistics
SHOT Show 2018: Pelican Showcases New Log Tech
25th January 2018
Pelican is showcasing a range of new tactical and logistics technologies at this week’s SHOT Show. For example, the company has enhanced its well-known Pelican …
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Land Warfare
Qatar eyes Russian S-400 missile systems
25th January 2018
Qatar is finalising a deal to buy Russian S-400 air defence systems, the Gulf state's ambassador to Moscow announced on 25 January. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah, …
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