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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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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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Digital Battlespace
AUSA 2017: WIN-T fiasco presents opportunities
2nd October 2017
The US Army’s decision to all but end the Warfighter Information Network–Tactical (WIN-T) programme could now see other industry players, including relative newcomers, position their …
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Training
SEA supports UK Chinook/MARS project
2nd October 2017
SEA is providing modelling and simulation support to the UK Ministry of Defence Chinook project team as a method of assessing key aircraft handling qualities, …
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Land Warfare
Russia launches large-scale BMP-2, BMD-2 upgrades
2nd October 2017
The Russian MoD and KBP, a subsidiary of the industrial conglomerate Rostec, have signed a contract covering the upgrade and refurbishment of around 540 BMP-2 …
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Land Warfare
Taiwan orders 30mm cannons for IFV
2nd October 2017
Taiwan has ordered a total of 285 30mm cannons from Orbital ATK to be installed on an IFV variant of the domestically manufactured Cloud Leopard …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy commissions fast attack craft
2nd October 2017
The Indian Navy has commissioned its fourth water jet fast attack craft (FAC) INS Tarasa in Mumbai, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 26 …
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Defence Notes
Taiwan sends senior delegation to DC for F-35B
2nd October 2017
A senior Taiwan military delegation is now in Washington to present a high-level briefing to the US government on Taiwan’s need for the stealth fighter, …
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Training
Dothan Training Center looks to grow
30th September 2017
Although officially opening in March 2017, the CAE Dothan Training Center located at Dothan Regional Airport in Alabama, started training its first class of US …
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Land Warfare
AUSA 2017: US Army contracts for Abrams Trophy fielding
29th September 2017
The US Army is preparing for initial fielding of the Trophy active protection system (APS) on the M1A2 Abrams tank, with contracts now being placed …
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Naval Warfare
USS Little Rock delivered to US Navy
29th September 2017
Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) have delivered the fifth Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to the US Navy, the company announced on 25 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Delair launches UX11 UAS
29th September 2017
Delair launched a new next-generation UAS for survey-grade photogrammetric mapping, called the UX11, on 26 September. The UX11 is a small, fixed-wing UAS that combines …
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Digital Battlespace
Elbit Systems details new Africa order
29th September 2017
Elbit Systems has received a contract worth $240 million to provide electronic defence systems to an unnamed country in Africa, the company announced on 26 …
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Special Operations
Joint exercise reveals Côte d'Ivoire SF capabilities
29th September 2017
A joint training exercise undertaken with the French Special Forces (SF) at Abidjan on 22 September has provided insight into the capabilities of Republic of …
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Defence Helicopter
Patria to support Norwegian Bell 412s
29th September 2017
Patria Helicopters has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defense Logistics Organisation (NDLO) for the maintenance of the Norwegian armed forces’ Bell 412 helicopters, the …
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Training
Protecting the high north
29th September 2017
More than 900 civilian and military personnel deployed to the sub-arctic as part of Canada’s annual northern sovereignty exercise in August.
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Military Logistics
RFA Tiderace arrives for customisation
29th September 2017
The second of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Tide-class support ships, RFA Tiderace, has arrived in Cornwall, UK, where it will undergo customisation, the UK …
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Land Warfare
Irish Army exercises with RBS 70 NG
29th September 2017
The Irish Army has completed a series of live-firings of the RBS 70 and RBS 70 NG MANPAD missile system, Saab announced on 25 September. …
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Defence Notes
Analysis: Details emerge on China’s Djibouti base
29th September 2017
Greater details are emerging over the role of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) base in Djibouti. What China initially called a ‘logistical support base’ has …
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Land Warfare
Uganda's AMISOM contingent gets vehicle boost
28th September 2017
The Ugandan contingent of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has been bolstered by the delivery of Bastion armoured personnel carriers (APC) manufactured by …
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Digital Battlespace
AN/SPY-6(V) radar in multiple target test
28th September 2017
Raytheon’s AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar has acquired and tracked multiple threat-representative targets simultaneously during its third dedicated flight test at the US Navy’s …
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