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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF

GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.

US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment

Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.

US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative

Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary

The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.

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Digital Battlespace

PacStar introduces SWCP CUI tactical

25th March 2019

PacStar has introduced a Secure Wireless Command Post (SWCP) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) package that will allow soldiers to securely transmit sensitive data, the company …
Military Logistics

Oman allows US military to use its ports

25th March 2019

Oman on 24 March said it had signed an agreement with the US that would allow American ships and warplanes to take advantage of ports …
Digital Battlespace

Multi-domain approaches for air power (video)

25th March 2019

Greg Bagwell, President of the Air and Space Power Association reflects on the growing importance of multi-domain operations ahead of the Air and Space Power …
Military Logistics

Leonardo introduces C-27J firefighting configuration

25th March 2019

Leonardo has introduced a firefighting configuration of the C-27J Spartan aircraft to expand its multirole capabilities, the company announced on 19 MarchThe aircraft is fitted …
Special Operations

Airbus offers H145M for Australian SOF

25th March 2019

Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that it has offered its H145M military helicopter in response to the Australian government’s request for information for a four-tonne class, …
Special Operations

JSOC identifies areas of Interest

23rd March 2019

Seeking to maintain the tactical advantage over near peer and high capability adversaries, the US Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has disclosed its Capability and …
Special Operations

New dive gear for Danish SOF

22nd March 2019

Danish special operations forces are due to receive non-magnetic dry suit technology to support combat diving missions at increased depths, an official solicitation has disclosed.According …
Digital Battlespace

UK MoD stands by decision to buy E-7 fleet

22nd March 2019

The practices and decision-making processes that led to an announcement made on 22 March by the UK MoD to acquire five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early …
Naval Warfare

Insight: Thales and Team 31 look to build Type 31e momentum

22nd March 2019

Thales will open a TACTICOS combat management system (CMS) demonstration capability in Crawley, UK, as the Arrowhead 140-centred Team 31 continues to push its solution …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Thales to lead Geosafe project

22nd March 2019

Thales will take part in the European Commission’s U-Safe project for UAS geofencing solutions to secure the future operations of UAS in civil airspace, the …
Digital Battlespace

EASR to begin live testing

22nd March 2019

The Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar being built by Raytheon is set to begin live testing at the Surface Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, Virginia, …
Defence Helicopter

BAE receives order for APKWS guidance kits

22nd March 2019

BAE Systems has received an order from the US Navy to deliver Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kits, the company announced on 19 …
Digital Battlespace

Curtiss-Wright acquires TCG

22nd March 2019

Curtiss-Wright has acquired Tactical Communications Group (TCG), a designer and manufacturer of tactical data link (TDL) software solutions for critical military communications systems, the company …
Military Logistics

USAF orders AAR 463L pallets

22nd March 2019

AAR Mobility Systems has received a $10.8 million order from the US Air Force for the production of 463L cargo pallets, the company announced on …
Defence Notes

Podcast: The future of rotorcraft, the air defence market and challenges facing the Royal Air Force

22nd March 2019

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Digital Battlespace

Viasat, MDA to support Canada’s ASCCM project

22nd March 2019

Viasat's KOR-24A small tactical terminal (STT) has been selected to support the Canadian Army's Airspace Coordination Centre Modernization project, the company announced on 18 March. …
Defence Notes

Poland will acquire 5th-generation fighter jets

22nd March 2019

The Polish MoD has announced its intention to acquire a number of 5th-generation fighter jets and gradually phase out legacy Soviet-era fighters and bombers. Under …
Defence Notes

British military opens no-deal Brexit nerve centre

22nd March 2019

The UK MoD has started up a no-deal Brexit operations centre in a nuclear-bomb-proof bunker in central London, a spokesperson told AFP on 21 March. …
Special Operations

USSOCOM orders Sarcos exoskeleton

22nd March 2019

Sarcos Robotics has received a contract from the US Special Operations Command to deliver a pre-production version of its Guardian XO full-body, autonomously powered robotic …