Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
Featured videos
Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
Featured Industry Spotlights
Naval Warfare
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
Land Warfare
Need more flexibility in battle management system delivery?
Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Land Warfare
Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario
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Naval Warfare
USCG launches MLB life extension programme
15th December 2017
The US Coast Guard (USCG) released a request for information in November for the 47ft Motor Lifeboat (MLB) service life extension programme (SLEP). The coast …
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Naval Warfare
Little let-up in South China Sea facility construction
15th December 2017
While tensions in the South China Sea were at a reduced level throughout 2017, China has not been sitting idle on its military outposts. In …
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Training
MASS to continue UK MoD training support
15th December 2017
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the take up of a two year extension to MASS’ existing Joint Warfare Support contract, the company …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Four selected for US Army cargo carrying robots
15th December 2017
The US Army has selected four UGVs to enter Phase II of its Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), it has been revealed. The selected entries …
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Digital Battlespace
US Navy's new tactical data link finally moving forward
15th December 2017
BAE Systems is preparing for the preliminary design review of its Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system, currently being developed for the US Navy, …
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Naval Warfare
Avon’s MCM100 for Norwegian armed forces
15th December 2017
Avon Protection has received a contract to supply MCM100 underwater rebreathers with in-service support to the Norwegian armed forces, the company announced on 11 December. …
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Naval Warfare
Taiwan cancels minehunters amidst shipbuilder scandal
15th December 2017
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced it had terminated a minehunter contract between the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) and Ching Fu Shipbuilding on 13 …
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Special Operations
Thales receives IMBITR order
14th December 2017
Thales will equip US Army security force assistance brigades (SFAB) with the AN/PRC-148C Improved Multiband Inter-Intra Team Radio (IMBITR) under a $37 million contract announced …
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Defence Helicopter
LifePort’s BPS approved for Bell 412EP
14th December 2017
Sikorsky company LifePort has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA to equip Bell 412EP aircraft with Ballistic Protection Systems (BPS), Lockheed Martin …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UAVOS converts Pipistrel Sinus into UAS
14th December 2017
UAVOS has developed a kit to convert manned aircraft into UAS as part of work to enable unmanned aircraft to carry out group missions for …
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Defence Notes
GDA 2017: Show news and highlights (video)
14th December 2017
As the fourth edition of Gulf Defense and Aerospace comes to a close Shephard's Grant Turnbull casts a look back at some of the main …
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Military Logistics
NZ resolves ANZAC upgrade budget blowout…at a price
14th December 2017
Following a cost blowout on modernising the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two ANZAC-class frigates, the MoD announced on 13 December that a resolution had …
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Digital Battlespace
CPI receives wideband radome order
14th December 2017
CPI's Radant Technologies Division has received a contract worth $3 million to develop a satellite communications radome for US military aircraft, the company announced on …
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Land Warfare
Morgan secures body armour contract
14th December 2017
Morgan Advanced Materials has received a £4.49 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver hard body armour. The body armour will …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Russia continues T-90MS push in Kuwait
14th December 2017
Russia has a big presence at this year’s Gulf Defense and Aerospace exhibition as it looks to finalise several deals with Kuwait, including the sale …
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Special Operations
MARSOC expands canine combat medicine
14th December 2017
Operators from the US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) have become the first US Special Forces personnel to begin battlefield medicine training with …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Kuwait's M-84 up close and personal (video)
13th December 2017
With its mixed armoured vehicle fleet the Kuwait Army is reflective of the overall approach to defence purchases by the country, as new main battle …
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Defence Helicopter
Japan V-22 deliveries rescheduled
13th December 2017
The Japanese government - the first export customer of the Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey - will receive five of the aircraft when deliveries take place from …
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Digital Battlespace
GA-EMS receives ARGOS contract
13th December 2017
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has received a contract from Advanced Technology International for the Army Resilient Global on-the-move SATCOM (ARGOS), the company announced on …
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