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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
DSEI 2017: Argus Soldier System open to operators (video)
13th September 2017
Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its Argus Soldier System at DSEI 2017. The Canadian armed forces will receive 4,000 systems in total. The lightweight, modular and …
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Defence Helicopter
Russia ready to receive first Alligator helicopters
13th September 2017
The Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to receive its first consignment of Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters by the end of the year, the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Qinetiq shows new Titan configuration
13th September 2017
Qinetiq North America (QNA) showcased its Titan UGV equipped with a RGP protection unit and ISR sensor suite for the first time at DSEI. The …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Saab launches new mortar ammunition
13th September 2017
Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland (SBDS), a subsidiary of Saab, has launched a new 120mm mortar ammunition at DSEI this year. Known as 'Thor', the mortar features …
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Naval Warfare
Bahrain requests fast patrol boats
13th September 2017
The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of 35m fast patrol boats to Bahrain, the Defense Security Cooperation …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: New COMINT for Watchkeeper
13th September 2017
Qinetiq’s AS3 COMINT system is ready to be utilised on the Watchkeeper UAV and development of the system for use on other UAVs is continuing, …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: Thales to bring new detection product using IR
13th September 2017
UV threat detection systems have been extremely useful, but the next generation of systems will incorporate infrared, which outperforms UV in multiple ways, according to …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Royal Navy seeks 'transformative' technologies
13th September 2017
As the armed services increasingly recognise the need to keep pace with technological developments in the public sector, Adm Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ECA’s AUVs for Asian navy
13th September 2017
ECA Group has delivered unmanned mine disposal systems to the navy of an unnamed Asian country, the company announced on 8 September.The naval force is …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: UTC showcases Litis (video)
13th September 2017
UTC Aerospace Systems is showcasing its MEMS inertial measurement system, LITIS at DSEI 2017. LITIS is compact, light-weight and rugged in design and meets users' …
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Training
DSEI 2017: Marathon lets new training robot loose
13th September 2017
Australian-based company Marathon Targets has detailed the latest member of its autonomous robotic target range at DSEI. The T10 is a scaled-down version of the …
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Training
L-15 trainer advances worldwide
13th September 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now operating the tandem-seat JL-10 trainer, which is also known as the L-15 Falcon under its export nomenclature, …
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Military Logistics
MARSS’ MOBtronic system for RNZN fleet tanker
13th September 2017
MARSS has received a contract for its MOBtronic system to be installed on the Royal New Zealand Navy's new fleet tanker. The tanker is currently …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MALE UAVs operating in Philippines; more expected
13th September 2017
The US Embassy in Manila announced on 11 September that the US military had deployed ‘Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems’ - note the plural - to …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2017: Thales pitches new F90 rifle to Germany
12th September 2017
Defence manufacturer Thales has set its sight on the European and NATO market for its new F90MBR modular bullpup rifle, with the company already bidding …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: UK Dragonfire aims to the future (video)
12th September 2017
Earlier this year, the UK MoD awarded a contract to an industrial consortium of companies to develop laser technology for directed energy weapons. Shephard talks through …
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Digital Battlespace
US DoD certifies ViaSat's VRG-1000
12th September 2017
ViaSat has received certification from the US Department of Defense (DoD) AIMS Program Office for its Radio Frequency Generator 1000 (VRG-1000), the company announced on …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Babcock unveils Arrowhead 120 design
12th September 2017
Following the publication of the UK Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), Babcock has released its design for the Type 31e frigate. Focused on providing a …
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Defence Helicopter
H145M flies with HForce
12th September 2017
Airbus Helicopters’ H145M has performed its first flight with a complete HForce weapon system, the company announced on 8 September.HForce is a modular weapon system …
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