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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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Training
KNO seeks to plug training gaps
21st September 2017
The UK continues to retire its C-130J Super Hercules MoD and is looking to sell the older aircraft to nations which could now be left …
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Special Operations
SADC SF expands capabilities
21st September 2017
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Special Forces completed its most recent biennial training exercise in September, further extending its capabilities and interoperability as a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New autonomous unmanned track loader
21st September 2017
Horiba Mira has has developed an autonomous unmanned compact track loader designed to conduct engineering tasks that are considered too dangerous for an operator. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MDM 2017: AeroVironment highlights UAS camera upgrade
21st September 2017
In addition to spotlighting expanded datalink compatibility for Raven and Puma AE with the new M1/M2/M5 radios and frequency spectrum, AeroVironment used MDM 2017 to …
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Digital Battlespace
Rheinmetall, Rohde & Schwarz to form JV
21st September 2017
Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) company to bid for the German military’s mobile tactical communications …
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Military Logistics
MDM 2017: Industry opportunities in USMC logistics portfolio
20th September 2017
In an overview of the new Logistics Combat Element Systems portfolio on the opening day of Modern Day Marine, service leaders identified a range of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Sea Machines launches ACS for marine vessels
20th September 2017
Sea Machines Robotics has released an autonomous control system (ACS) for commercial marine vessels. Called Sea Machines 300, the technology upgrades a vessel’s operating controls …
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Special Operations
Special warfare applications for Wave Glider
20th September 2017
Naval customers and Liquid Robotics are considering a variety of ‘special warfare applications’ for the next-generation Wave Glider unmanned surface vessel (USV), company officials have …
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Military Logistics
US Navy receives USS Portland
20th September 2017
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered the amphibious transport dock USS Portland to the US Navy, the company announced on 18 September. To date, HII …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy at full stretch
20th September 2017
US Navy readiness has once again come under scrutiny and action is needed to address challenges including persistent maintenance and training, according to a report. …
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Naval Warfare
OPV for Cyprus Navy launched
20th September 2017
Israel Shipyards has launched a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Cyprus Navy, the company announced on 18 September. The OPV was launched at …
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Military Logistics
DSEI 2017: WEW fuels demand
20th September 2017
WEW’s new self-contained Fuel Storage and Dispensing (FSD) system has a far larger capacity than the manufacturer’s normal product line, designed with the demands of …
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Digital Battlespace
Saab wins Sweden telecommunications work
20th September 2017
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration for maintenance of the Swedish armed forces' telecommunications net for 2017-2018, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
MDM 2017: New organisational construct for MCSC
20th September 2017
Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) representatives unveiled a new organisational construct during this week’s Modern Day Marine Exhibition at Quantico Marine Base, Virginia. ‘The task …
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall protected cabs for crane vehicles
20th September 2017
Rheinmetall has received an order from Liebherr-Werk Ehingen for protected driver’s cabs and crane cabs for a new generation of crane vehicles being built for …
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Defence Helicopter
MLASS wings supporting MH-60M
20th September 2017
Unitech Composites has delivered the first production shipset of multi-station lightweight armament support structure (MLASS) wings for utilisation on the US Army’s MH-60M, following the …
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Land Warfare
Roxel 122mm rockets for Romania
20th September 2017
French rocket and missiles propulsion manufacturer Roxel is set to provide Romania with new engines for 122 mm rockets as part of a major procurement …
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Land Warfare
DRDO developing mine clearance system
20th September 2017
India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) is developing a Trawl system for the clearance of mines in the battlefield, the Indian Ministry of Defence …
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Digital Battlespace
Kelvin Hughes INBS for RNZN
20th September 2017
Kelvin Hughes has received a contract from Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply an Integrated Navigation Bridge System (INBS) for the Maritime Sustainment Capability (MSC) vessel …
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