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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Singapore Airshow 2018: UK MoD sees Drone Dome demo
8th February 2018
Israel-based company Rafael carried out a demonstration of its Drone Dome counter-UAS capability to the UK’s MoD in January, as the demand for such systems …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: Saab gets a grip on the region
8th February 2018
The Gripen E variant of the multirole fighter is ready for the next test phase that will see external stores loadouts, release tests and ground …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: PTDI continues expanding its portfolio
8th February 2018
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will deliver three NC-212i light transport aircraft – one to Vietnam and two to the Philippines – by midyear, Shephard learned …
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Defence Helicopter
Singapore Airshow: Turkey closes in on T129 sale
8th February 2018
Pakistan is planning to buy 30 T129 Atak attack helicopters built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), said Tamer Ozmen, vice president for corporate marketing and communications, …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: Lightning strikes twice in Singapore
8th February 2018
The defence equipment creating the most excitement at Singapore Airshow 2018 is probably the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter, with a pair of USMC …
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Defence Notes
Singapore Airshow 2018: BAE sees Typhoon potential in Asia-Pacific (video)
8th February 2018
BAE Systems spokesperson and former Chief of the Air Staff for the Royal Air Force Andrew Pulford spoke to Shephard about the potential success the Eurofighter Typhoon …
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Singapore Airshow 2018: Singapore receives final Seahawks
8th February 2018
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has displayed one of its two newest Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk helicopters at Singapore Airshow 2018, with the pair of …
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Defence Helicopter
Russian MoD set to order 114 more Ka-52s
7th February 2018
The Russian MoD has announced plans for inking a large-scale contract covering delivery of 114 more Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters. According to Yury Borisov, deputy …
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Training
RNN orders upgraded portable DECKsim VR trainer
7th February 2018
SEA has received a contract from the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNN) to provide upgraded portable DECKsim virtual reality (VR) trainers. The new man-portable solution will …
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Land Warfare
US continues Iraqi Abrams support, despite Iranian militia use
7th February 2018
US support for Iraq's fleet of M1 Abrams tanks is continuing despite acknowledgement from the US government that the vehicles have been deployed and used by …
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Land Warfare
US Army orders eighth JLTV batch
7th February 2018
Oshkosh Defense has received a $106 million order from the US Army to supply 416 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), the company announced on 5 …
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OPCW probing reports of Syria chemical attacks
7th February 2018
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said on 7 February it is probing ‘all credible allegations’ of the use of chemical weapons …
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Special Operations
DTC launches Special Role Radio
7th February 2018
Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) has developed a new Special Role Radio (SRR) for tactical and special operations, the company announced on 5 February. The SRR …
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Defence Notes
Planning underway for Trump's military parade
7th February 2018
The US military's top officer said on 7 February that planning is underway after US President Donald Trump ordered a military parade, an unconventional demand …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy commissions USS Omaha
7th February 2018
The US Navy has commissioned its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Omaha, at the Broadway pier in San Diego on 3 …
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Defence Notes
West 2018: Commander says US-China not on path to conflict
7th February 2018
Adm Scott Swift, Cdr of the US Pacific Fleet said that he does not view the US and China as being on a path to …
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Military Logistics
West 2018: Forward deployment highlights manning challenges
7th February 2018
The upcoming deployment of the US Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Milius highlights the real world consequences of ongoing manning shortfalls. The US Navy recently …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Ocean Infinity buys ninth Hugin AUV
7th February 2018
Ocean Infinity has added a ninth Kongsberg Hugin autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to its fleet, configured for under-ice survey operations, the company announced on 1 February. …
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Land Warfare
Singapore Airshow 2018: NGAFV to reach Singapore Army next year
7th February 2018
ST Kinetics will begin production of its Next Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV) ‘soon’, the company said, as the tracked vehicle made its first appearance …
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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US Navy’s FA-XX programme still an “option”, as FY2026 US defence budget outline proposed
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DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Singapore declassifies SEAL Carrier swimmer delivery vehicle for special forces use
