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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
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.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
Naval Warfare
Final US Navy Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship concludes acceptance testing
After troubled progress with the Littoral Combat Ship programme, the US Navy plans to commission USS Pierre (LCS 38) this autumn.
Air Warfare
Anduril and Rheinmetall to bring capabilities to Europe with domestic production “on the table”
Anduril’s partnership with German defence firm Rheinmetall will see the two companies co-develop and deliver a European range of Anduril’s air systems, including Fury and Barracuda, and work on solid rocket motors.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Polaris proposes MRZR for SMET
26th September 2017
Polaris will throw its hat into the ring for the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme with an optionally-manned MRZR. The offering, known Team …
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Digital Battlespace
Curtiss-Wright to provide VDS winch system
26th September 2017
Curtiss-Wright has been selected by Raytheon to provide its winch system technology to deploy the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) being developed for the US …
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Military Logistics
Marines search for smarter field supplies
26th September 2017
The U.S. Marines must increasingly deploy in small groups in remote and primitive areas thus, anything that reduces logistical requirements for their support saves money, …
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Land Warfare
PAC-3 MSE test from remote launcher
26th September 2017
Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor has successfully intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target in the first-ever MSE test from a remote launcher. …
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Training
HUTC certifies Entrol H135 T2+ simulator
26th September 2017
The Heli-Union Training Center (HUTC) has certified its Entrol H135 T2+ FTD Level 2 simulator, expanding its helicopter simulator training programmes. The simulator includes a …
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Land Warfare
Ukraine-Polish consortium signs new agreement
26th September 2017
Ukroboronprom companies SpetsTechnoExport and Artem Holding have signed an agreement with Poland's WB Electronics to produce R-27-R1 guided medium-range air-to-air missiles for the Polish Air …
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Military Logistics
WFEL receives US Army DSB order
26th September 2017
WFEL has signed a contract to deliver an additional four Dry Support Bridging (DSB) systems to the US Army, the company announced on 21 September. …
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Digital Battlespace
Analysis: Japanese BMD solutions face challenges
26th September 2017
North Korea’s continued cruise missile, intermediate-range ballistic missile and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches – 14 to date in 2017 – have caused Tokyo to …
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Land Warfare
Glock scoops enormous Philippine contract
26th September 2017
Glock Asia Pacific announced that it has won a contract to supply 74,861 Glock 17 Gen4 9mm pistols plus an identical number of holsters to …
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Naval Warfare
RAN commissions HMAS Hobart
26th September 2017
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned its first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), HMAS Hobart, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 23 September. HMAS …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Servosila unveils SDR-equipped UGV
25th September 2017
Servosila has developed a new UGV called Radio Engineer, the company announced on 19 September. The new UGV is a backpack-transportable robot with an integrated …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aerosonde SUAS achieves milestone with Volz Servos
25th September 2017
Textron Systems’ Aerosonde Mk4.7 small UAS has achieved over 200,000 flight hours using Volz Servos’ DA 15-N actuators, it was announced on 20 September. Textron …
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Land Warfare
ATHENA defeats airborne targets
25th September 2017
Lockheed Martin has demonstrated its prototype Advanced Test High Energy Asset (ATHENA) laser weapon system at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. During testing with …
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Land Warfare
New 4x4 vehicle project with military potential launched
25th September 2017
An initiative being put forward by a billionaire petrochemical businessman to build thousands of 4x4 offroad vehicles in the UK could also have applications for …
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Defence Helicopter
CPI to manufacture Black Hawk windows
25th September 2017
CPI Aerostructures has signed a five-year contract worth up to $8.2 million with Sikorsky to supply gunner window assemblies for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, …
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Military Logistics
Sopka-2 radar complex to enter serve
25th September 2017
The Eastern Military District (EMD) of the Russian armed forces will begin operating a new radar complex in the Zabaikalsky Krai from 2018, the Russian …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Philippines eyes extra ScanEagles, and much more…
25th September 2017
The US has contracted a further batch of six ScanEagle tactical UAV systems for Manila, while the Philippine Army has requested several tiers of new …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab receives Giraffe 1X order
25th September 2017
Saab has been contracted to deliver the Giraffe 1X surface radar system to an undisclosed customer, the company announced on 20 September. Giraffe 1X is …
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Land Warfare
MBDA, Ferra Engineering sign MoU
25th September 2017
MBDA and Ferra Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in support of Australia's $20 billion LAND 400 programme, the company announced on 20 …
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