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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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Training
DSEI 2017: Leonardo discovers new path forward for ASDOT
12th September 2017
Despite Leonardo initially indicating to Shephard it would push its M-346 (pictured) training aircraft for the UK Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme, it could …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)
12th September 2017
Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Prince of Wales named
12th September 2017
The Royal Navy’s second aircraft carrier has been officially named HMS Prince of Wales on 9 September during a ceremony in Rosyth, Scotland. The naming …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities
12th September 2017
Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …
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Naval Warfare
DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled
12th September 2017
IAI has unveiled its latest iteration of its loitering munition, the Maritime Harop, at DSEI 2017 in London. The Maritime Harop is a long endurance …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: Esterline launches new hearing protection
12th September 2017
Defence and aerospace technology company Esterline has launched its new hearing protection headset for the first time at DSEI 2017. The headset, which is known …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix
12th September 2017
Kraken Sonar Systems has received a contract from Ocean Infinity for its AquaPix Synthetic Aperture Sonar system, the company announced on 7 September. Under the …
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Special Operations
DSEI 2017: New parachute safety system unveiled
12th September 2017
Airborne Systems North America has unveiled a next-generation safety solution for airborne and special operations forces at DSEI 2017 in London. The company, which designs …
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Land Warfare
Russia prepares for weapon firing demonstration
12th September 2017
Artillery units of the Russian armed forces' Western Military District are set to carry out firing tests of the 152mm MSTA-S self-propelled howitzer and Tornado-G …
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Defence Helicopter
DSEI 2017: Chinook to stay in UK's future fleet
12th September 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is in talks with the US Army in relation to standing up a new variant of the Chinook, a senior …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: What to expect (video)
11th September 2017
Shephard editor Grant Turnbull talks about the positive economic tone at DSEI 2017 compared with previous shows that were fixated on diminishing budgets. This edition of …
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Digital Battlespace
DSEI 2017: SIGINT centre making waves
11th September 2017
A new signals intelligence (SIGINT) centre developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for an undisclosed customer has successfully achieved ‘phase 1’ of operational capability, the …
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Digital Battlespace
Compact ELK-7065 sensor introduced
11th September 2017
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced a new, compact version of its ELK-7065 ground and naval high frequency (HF) COMINT Direction Finder (DF) system, the …
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2017: UK procurement process could eliminate innovation
11th September 2017
Ahead of DSEI the UK procurement process has come under scrutiny as industry leaders question its future flexibility. ADS Group chief executive, Paul Everitt laid …
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Special Operations
Navy SEALs to use UAVs for training
11th September 2017
The Navy Special Warfare Basic Training Command (NSWBTC) SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) Land Warfare Team has released plans to use vertical take-off/landing (VTOL) UAVs to …
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Military Logistics
Epsilor introduces new 6T batteries
11th September 2017
Epsilor has launched a new lithium rechargeable 6T battery product line, the company announced on 7 September. The new batteries are designed for next generation …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2017: Tracked IFVs remain key focus
11th September 2017
Tracked IFVs from both domestic and foreign companies were out in force at this year’s MSPO exhibition, a sign that industry remains focused on a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength
11th September 2017
BAE Systems will showcase its new Ironclad UGV at DSEI 2017, a UGV designed to provide ground support capability to the armed forces. The company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Honeywell launches UAS inspection service
11th September 2017
Honeywell has launched its first commercial UAS inspection service under a collaboration with Intel, the company announced on 6 September. The InView inspection service will …
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