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Land Warfare

What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?

Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.

Air Warfare

Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights

The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.

Naval Warfare

US Navy to invest nearly $12 billion in maritime uncrewed systems and naval munitions in FY2026

Forming part of the Reconciliation Bill, the funding will support multiple efforts involving autonomous capabilities, interceptors, missiles, rockets and torpedoes.

Defence Notes

France unveils new strategic review as Macron vows to accelerate defence spend

The 2025 National Strategic Review highlights the importance of readiness against a growing Russian threat and was published days after a speech from the French President Macron who called for an increase in defence spending worth €6.5 billion by 2027.

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Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin wins role on Navy C4ISR services contract

28th February 2011

The US Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) selected Lockheed Martin as one of four companies that will compete for task orders to enhance …
Land Warfare

Al Jaber Group selects Oshkosh Global HET for UAE Armed Forces

28th February 2011

Al Jaber Group, a privately owned, multi-faceted group of companies based in Abu Dhabi, has selected Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, to provide …
Military Logistics

Track24 Defence launches Blue Force Tracking COTS solution to militaries worldwide

28th February 2011

Track24 Defence, the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) blue force and blue personnel tracking (BFT/BPT) specialist, today unveiled its new Situational Command & Control (SCC) software to militaries …
Land Warfare

Prototypes delivered for Australia's Land 121

28th February 2011

All three competing bidders for Phase 4 of Australia’s Land 121 programme have delivered two prototypes each to the Department of Defence (DoD). The prototypes …
Digital Battlespace

Harris Corporation receives $14m in orders for Falcon tactical radio systems

28th February 2011

Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $14 million in orders from the Federative Republic of Brazil to provide Falcon III …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AAI Shadow UAS successfully demonstrates sense and avoidance system

28th February 2011

AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that it has successfully completed an unmanned flight demonstration …
Defence Helicopter

Elbit Systems completes successful flight test for ANVIS/HUD

28th February 2011

Elbit Systems, a market leader in military Helmet Mounted Head-Up Displays (HUDs), announced today that it successfully completed a test flight of its ANVIS/HUD Day/Night …
Military Logistics

SAIC awarded $28m contract to support US Navy Strategic Systems Programs Command

28th February 2011

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it was awarded a prime contract by the US Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Command to provide project …
Defence Helicopter

NLR helps Royal Netherlands Navy test new helicopter transport system on board M-frigate

28th February 2011

The NH90 helicopter recently made its first deck landing on an M-frigate, while the ship was under sail. This first-ever landing occurred as part of …
Land Warfare

Oshkosh develops M-ATV TOW carrier

26th February 2011

Oshkosh Defense unveiled an MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) Multi-Mission Vehicle (MMV) equipped with a Raytheon Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank missile launcher at the Association …
Military Logistics

Boeing scoops tanker award

25th February 2011

Boeing has been awarded the hotly-contested contract to build the US Air Force’s (USAF's) ‘next-generation’ aerial refuelling tanker. Announced by Secretary of the Air Force …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: Ansul launches vehicle fire extinguishing system

25th February 2011

Ansul, a brand of Tyco Fire Protection Products, announced at the Association of the US Army’s Winter Symposium the launch of an Automatic Fire Extinguishing …
Land Warfare

AUSA Winter: GDLS outlines Stryker status

25th February 2011

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has completed underbelly blast testing of the ‘double-V hulls’ for the Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) variant as well as …
Digital Battlespace

Lockheed Martin, Global Aerospace Logistics to provide sensor solutions for UAE Armed Forces

25th February 2011

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems , LLC, and Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC, today announced the signing of a teaming agreement to offer proven, low risk, best …
Military Logistics

EADS North America statement on US Air Force Tanker selection

25th February 2011

EADS North America officials today expressed disappointment and concern over the announcement by the US Air Force that it had selected a high-risk, concept aircraft …
Land Warfare

Improved training facilities for South Australian Defence

25th February 2011

Senator David Feeney, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, today toured Cultana Training Area in South Australia. The expansion of the Cultana Training Area is critical for …
Defence Helicopter

DCI trains the RSNF's PANTHER SAR helicopters crews

25th February 2011

The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) has entrusted DCI-NAVFCO, the naval branch of DCI group, with the training of its flight crews for the use …
Defence Helicopter

Canadian forces prepare for Cyclone arrival

24th February 2011

Housing for the anticipated CH-148 Cyclone helicopters for the Canadian Forces (CF) is to be built in the form of a new C$155 million facility …
Military Logistics

AUSA Winter: US Army highlights rations enhancements

24th February 2011

US Army Materiel Command (AMC) representatives have used the Association of the US Army (AUSA) Winter Symposium to highlight a new round of enhancements to …