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Spain to invest billions of dollars on howitzers and other vehicles as it looks to select new tanks
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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership
Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.
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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
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French Army orders RUAG target systems
15th August 2018
RUAG Defence has received a contract from the French Army to provide 500 laser-based target systems, the company announced on 8 August. The systems will …
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Military Logistics
First MRTT arrives in Singapore
15th August 2018
The first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) arrived in the country on 14 August following a …
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Military Logistics
Hensoldt installs ASR-NG system in Australia
15th August 2018
Hensoldt has completed installation of the second final Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation (ASR-NG) air traffic control system in Australia to improve flight safety …
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Thailand receives final Oplot-M tanks
15th August 2018
Thailand’s final batch of six Oplot-M tanks and two recovery vehicles arrived on 29 July, marking completion of the 49 MBTs, two recovery vehicles, four …
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Taliban 'showing strength' with assault on Afghan city: analysts
14th August 2018
A major Taliban assault on Ghazni has triggered five days of fighting with Afghan security forces, with reports of scores dead and the strategic centre …
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Digital Battlespace
US dismisses 'hypocritical' draft space weapons treaty
14th August 2018
The US voiced strong opposition on 14 August to a treaty proposed by Russia and China explicitly aimed at preventing an arms race in space, …
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Defence Notes
US defense chief woos Brazil as Chinese influence grows
14th August 2018
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis praised Brazil's clout and urged closer strategic ties Tuesday in what appeared to be part of a concerted push back …
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Defence Notes
Two US Ospreys reportedly make emergency landings in Japan
14th August 2018
Two US military Osprey aircraft made separate emergency landings at airports on Japanese islands on 14 August, with no injuries or damage reported, local media …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Industrial SkyWorks updates BlueVu for UAS inspections
14th August 2018
Industrial SkyWorks has released the latest update to its BlueVu platform with web-based portal support. The upgrade enables remote-inspection of assets and easier management of …
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Gulf states approved for $1.3 billion in US munitions purchases in 2018
14th August 2018
Gulf states have traditionally been keen buyers of western, mainly US, military equipment. A number of possible recent programmes and ongoing procurement processes demonstrate the …
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Military Logistics
AAR receives USAF shelter order
14th August 2018
AAR Mobility Systems has received a $2 million order to provide customised shelters to support the US Air Force Security Forces’ Desert Defender programme, the …
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UK helicopter manufacturing sits at a political crossroads
14th August 2018
As the UK’s parliament is in the midst of its annual summer recess, now is the time to take stock and see through the political …
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Training
Airbus upgrades army training centre comms network
14th August 2018
Airbus is upgrading the US Army’s secure mobile communication system at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. Based on the company’s Tetrapol Internet …
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Naval Warfare
Davie breaks the ice with Canadian contract success
14th August 2018
The Canadian Government has announced the long anticipated award of a contract for the procurement of three medium icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). …
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Training
ASTi delivers systems for Stryker trainer
14th August 2018
Advanced Simulation Technology (ASTi) has delivered Voisus simulated radio communication systems for the US Army's Stryker Virtual Collective Trainer (SVCT) programme, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
Salient CRGT to support Centech Group
14th August 2018
Salient CRGT has received a $6.4 million contract from the Centech Group to provide weapon system maintenance, operations and support services to the US Air …
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Defence Notes
Arms, investment and 'instructors': Russia boosts Africa role
14th August 2018
Touting military cooperation, arms deals and investment, Russia is making a comeback in Africa after years of inactivity and now aims to rival European countries …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New anode repair concept developed
14th August 2018
SubC Partner has launched an advanced anode repair concept using Saab Seaeye’s Cougar XT electric ROV as a development platform, Saab Seaeye announced on 7 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia funds robotic main battle tanks
14th August 2018
Russian armoured vehicle manufacturer Uralvagonzavod Corporation (UVZ) has announced plans to develop assault robotic platforms based on the Russian T-72B3 tank chassis. A Russian Ministry …
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France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend
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Australia looks towards space with force restructure, investment and training
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US Navy receives final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship
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“Gloves are off” as US Defense Secretary memo calls for sweeping drone procurement reform
