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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles
Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.
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Norway cleared for $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter buy
The sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.
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Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane
The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.
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National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme
The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.
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Training
Farnborough 2018: Engines running on new Czech jet trainers
9th July 2018
Work on the three brand new Aero L159T2 advanced jet trainers for the Czech Air Force is now well underway and the first jet was …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Is the UK a global or lone defence player? (video)
9th July 2018
As the UK prepares for withdrawal from the European Union, questions remain over whether the nation will adopt a protectionist autonomous role or whether it …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Those UK jets were as fast as lightning (video)
9th July 2018
With the first first four F-35B Lightning II jets arriving at RAF Marham on 6 June, Shephard takes a closer look at the UK's latest addition to its fleet.
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Defence Notes
Ethiopia, Eritrea sign statement that war 'has come to an end'
9th July 2018
Ethiopia and Eritrea are no longer at war, the neighbours said in a joint statement on 9 July a day after their leaders met in …
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Defence Helicopter
FMV extends Saab's HKP 15 maintenance agreement
9th July 2018
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has extended its Helicopter 15 (HKP 15) maintenance agreement with Saab for the years 2020 and 2021, the company …
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Naval Warfare
Royal Navy commissions HMS Magpie
9th July 2018
HMS Magpie was commissioned into the Royal Navy at the end of June, where it will join the navy’s hydrographic squadron, replacing the HMS Gleaner …
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Defence Notes
NATO leaders fear Trump crisis at key summit
9th July 2018
NATO leaders face a major threat to the credibility of their military alliance at their summit this week - not from traditional foe Russia, but …
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Digital Battlespace
Systematic to enhance Danish artillery systems
9th July 2018
Systematic has received a contract from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver a new fire support capability for the Danish Army’s …
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Training
Inzpire opens new training academy
9th July 2018
Inzpire has established a new training academy to provide training solutions for both military and civilian customers. The company has created a suite of off …
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Military Logistics
KMW signs Leguan bridge layer contract
9th July 2018
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has signed a contract with Patria Land Systems to modernise and expand the Finnish Defence Force's Leguan bridge layer fleet. The contract …
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Naval Warfare
New Zealand becomes Poseidon’s next consort
9th July 2018
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) will get four new Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs to enhance its surveillance capability, with the government approving the …
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Defence Helicopter
Issues surface over UK's Crowsnest programme
6th July 2018
The UK's Crowsnest surveillance programme has been hit by a number of industry development challenges, according to an official assessment. A Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Military Logistics
Burlington completes builder's trials
6th July 2018
The US Navy's tenth Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, Burlington, has successfully completed builder's trials. The ship began the week of builder's trials at dockside …
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Naval Warfare
Russian Navy to receive new catamarans
6th July 2018
KAMPO has received a three-year contract to build new hydrographic boats for the Russian Navy under the project 23370G, the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Defence Notes
Rolls-Royce sells commercial marine unit
6th July 2018
British engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on 6 July that it has agreed to sell its loss-making commercial marine business to Norwegian industrial group Kongsberg for …
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Special Operations
Rheinmetall receives laser light contract
6th July 2018
Rheinmetall has received a contract from Germany’s procurement authority to supply a lightweight, assault rifle-mounted laser light package for German Army special operators, the company …
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Training
HUTC to train Spanish Civil Guard pilots
6th July 2018
Heli Union Training Center (HUTC) has received a 24-month contract from the Spanish Civil Guard to train 30 pilots. Under the contract, HUTC will provide …
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Special Operations
Indian SOF tighten selection processes
6th July 2018
Indian special operations forces are to integrate extended levels of psychology tests into selection courses and other training programs in order to assess the suitability …
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Special Operations
Belgium inaugurates Special Operations Regiment
6th July 2018
The Belgian Ministry of Defence (MoD) officially inaugurated the Special Operations Regiment (SOR) on 3rd July as part of a wider move to increase the …
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