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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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US Coast Guard to receive the largest single acquisition funding in its history
The nearly $25 billion investment will cover USCG procurement of cutters, aircraft, helicopters, training simulators and Polar capabilities over the next four years.
Land Warfare
US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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Defence Notes
IAI optimistic over third IAF F-35 squadron buy
8th January 2021
The prospect of Israel buying more F-35 aircraft could lead to business growth for IAI – but political uncertainty could scupper this and other plans.
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Naval Warfare
Bulk buy of BK-16 looms for Russia
8th January 2021
New high-speed landing boats are expected for the Russian Navy and Coast Guard in 2021.
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Land Warfare
Potential challenges remain with OMFV programme
8th January 2021
Although the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) programme seems to be making progress, defence experts warn that the US Army might still face difficulties.
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Naval Warfare
Le Terrible begins major refit
8th January 2021
Newest Triomphant-class SSBN undergoes 30-month overhaul.
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Naval Warfare
Babcock continues Harpoon asset availability support for RN
8th January 2021
Babcock provides specialist engineering expertise supporting Harpoon availability for Type 23 and Type 45 vessels.
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Digital Battlespace
Space Development Agency confirms Tracking Layer providers
8th January 2021
SpaceX and L3Harris to develop satellites for system to provide global indications, warning, tracking, and targeting of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems.
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Defence Notes
France inaugurates Battle Lab Terre
8th January 2021
Research and innovation centre is intended to accelerate innovation and development of novel technologies for French land forces.
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Defence Notes
PODCAST: OMFV updates, Prometheus progress and Defence Insight looks ahead
8th January 2021
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Air Warfare
Lockheed supports Italian and Norwegian F-35s
8th January 2021
Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base for completion by December 2022.
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Naval Warfare
Colombia commissions ex-South Korean missile corvette
8th January 2021
Former Pohang-class vessel officially enters Colombian service.
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Military Logistics
Brazil orders river hospital ship
8th January 2021
Hospital vessel for Brazilian Navy to be delivered in August 2022.
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Naval Warfare
Saab to supply mine neutralisation system for MMCM programme
8th January 2021
The UK and French navies are the launch customers for the modular Multi-Shot Mine Neutralisation System.
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Naval Warfare
South Korea reveals imagery of LPX-II carrier
7th January 2021
South Korea has its heart set on a new light aircraft carrier capable of operating F-35B fighters and helicopters.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Type-X makes progress in mobility tests
7th January 2021
Robotic combat vehicle is designed to support mechanised units equipped with IFVs.
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Military Logistics
UK firm to provide composite wing components for A400M
7th January 2021
Components will be supplied by Teledyne CML to the Airbus A400M composite wing box assembly line in Filton.
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Defence Notes
UK delays FCAS Outline Business Case submission
7th January 2021
A key milestone for the UK's Future Combat Air System programme has not yet been met.
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Digital Battlespace
US Army sets the pace for tactical communications software
7th January 2021
Software from Perspecta Labs will help the US Army to improve communications network agility and robustness in electromagnetically contested and congested environments.
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Digital Battlespace
DARPA sticks with Raytheon for next phase of MIDAS
7th January 2021
Phase II contract follows development of a digital/RF transceiver, an aperture radar and a monolithic microwave integrated circuit.
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Digital Battlespace
Raytheon aids engineering and tests of Next-Generation Jammer
7th January 2021
NGJ replaces legacy ALQ-99 used on the EA-18G electronic attack aircraft.
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
