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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Land Warfare
Bahrain seeks TOW missiles
14th September 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missiles to Bahrain, the Defense …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Hensoldt eyes integrated solutions growth
14th September 2017
Hensoldt’s acquisition of Kelvin Hughes, expected to be completed by the end of September, is part of the company's ambitious growth strategy. Hensoldt is pursuing …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: UK's MIV programme edges forward
14th September 2017
The acquisition strategy for the British Army’s new 8x8 mechanised infantry vehicle (MIV) will be released by year end, senior service officials have confirmed, finally bringing clarity …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: BAE demonstrates CV90 with APS
14th September 2017
BAE Systems has demonstrated its CV90 tracked IFV integrated with an active protection system (APS) at this year’s DSEI, a configuration that will likely be …
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Special Operations
DSEI 2017: USMC special ops look for new UAS
14th September 2017
The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) will be looking to trial a group two UAV in the near future, Shephard has learnt. MARSOC …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2017: Rockwell Collins with force (video)
14th September 2017
At DSEI 2017, Rockwell Collins has announced its mission computer for Airbus Helicopters' HForce programme, which modifies the company’s civil platforms to allow for military …
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Land Warfare
DRDO successfully fires Nag ATGM
14th September 2017
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the indigenously developed third generation Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the ranges of Rajasthan, …
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Digital Battlespace
First Flight2 upgrade for French C-130H
14th September 2017
Rockwell Collins has completed its first Flight2 avionics system integration for the French Air Force’s C-130 Hercules transport aircraft modernisation programme, the company announced on …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Unsheathing the Broadsword
14th September 2017
BAE Systems’ Broadsword wearable technology will achieve internal certification by the end of September, company officials have disclosed, while customers continue to evaluate systems ahead …
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Digital Battlespace
Esterline’s displays, servers for Thales Hawkei vehicles
14th September 2017
Esterline Technologies has signed a contract to supply Thales Australia with rugged displays and servers to be installed in Hawkei protected mobility vehicles, the company …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: Joint Forces Command fosters ‘miltech’ industry
13th September 2017
The head of Joint Forces Command (JFC) has laid out an ambition for his command to become the ‘information command’ as he continues efforts to …
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Naval Warfare
Ducommun to build NSM fire control system
13th September 2017
Ducommun will build fire control systems for Raytheon’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) under a contract announced on 11 September. Raytheon is offering the NSM for …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Elbit demonstrates soldier system (video)
13th September 2017
Elbit Systems is demonstrating the latest developments of its digital army programme components at DSEI 2017. Shephard spoke to senior director of C4ISR at Elbit, Gil …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop advances RF technology
13th September 2017
Northrop Grumman has received a contract to supply advanced radio frequency (RF) signal generation technology to the US Navy, the company announced on 11 September.The …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: T-REX makes an entrance into C-UAS
13th September 2017
Orbital ATK has unveiled its Tactical Robotic Exterminator (T-REX) counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) concept at DSEI in London. The T-REX concept, displayed in a scale-model …
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Military Logistics
First French A330 MRTT flies
13th September 2017
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for France, the company announced on 7 …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Shields up for UK active protection
13th September 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence has officially announced that it is funding a new initiative that could see vehicle-based active protection systems (APS) fielded for …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: BAE connects to the tactical edge
13th September 2017
The BAE Systems Tactical Hotspot Concept Demonstrator tactical ground vehicle, designed to support strike brigades during expeditionary operations, will begin an 18-month evaluation programme with …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Leonardo predicts unmanned rotary dominance
13th September 2017
Leonardo is well into Phase 2 of its Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWAS) capability concept demonstrator (CCD) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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