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GDELS unveils Nemesis 155mm SPG at FEINDEF
GDELS has unveiled the Nemesis self-propelled artillery system, combining the ASCOD chassis with KNDS’s Artillery Gun Module to enhance European artillery capabilities.
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US approves $1.45 billion sale to UAE for CH-47 Chinooks and F-16 sustainment
Both the possible sale for six Chinook helicopters and F-16 sustainment will bolster existing UAE fleets and the country’s position as a US partner and ally, according to the DSCA.
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US Army cancels FTUAS and the MQ-1 Gray Eagle as part of the Army Transformation Initiative
Last week, it was revealed that the US Army intended to cancel the long-running Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS). The revelation, no doubt part of the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), came a week after the force highlighted that it would cancel the procurement of Gray Eagle aircraft.
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US Coast Guard faces the “greatest readiness challenge since World War II”, says Homeland Security Secretary
The service currently has diverse problems in its procurement programmes and capability gaps in its inventory, writes Shephard’s North America editor Flavia Camargos Pereira.
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Land Warfare
New Afghan MSFV orders on hold
21st March 2014
Plans for additional Commando Select armoured vehicles for the Afghan National Army (ANA) are being put on hold until a bi-lateral US-Afghanistan security agreement is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Global Hawk Block 40 UAV delivered to USAF
20th March 2014
A second Global Hawk Block 40 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ordered under Northrop Grumman’s Lot 10 contract has been delivered to the US Air Force …
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Land Warfare
Elbit Systems wins MBT upgrade contract
20th March 2014
Elbit Systems will perform work to upgrade a number of systems on an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer’s main battle tank fleet under a new contract, worth …
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Defence Helicopter
Italian Air Force’s first HH-101A takes flight
20th March 2014
The first production AW101 for the Italian Air Force has made its maiden flight at the AgustaWestland facility in Yeovil, UK, on 19 March. A …
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US Navy to study MH-53E engine fire risk
20th March 2014
The US Navy plans to award Sikorsky a contract to study ways to ‘reduce or eliminate’ the risk of engine-fires on its MH-53E Sea Dragon …
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Defence Helicopter
India receives Mi-17s, AW101 saga continues
20th March 2014
India has received its first batch of 19 Mi-17V5s as New Delhi continues to clash with Italy over the termination of its deal to purchase …
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Digital Battlespace
CAE details new training simulation contracts
20th March 2014
CAE has announced a number of new contracts that will see it supply training simulators and support services to a number of customers worldwide, including …
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Defence Helicopter
DAGR capability as air-launched weapon demo'd
19th March 2014
Lockheed Martin’s DAGR guided rocket has successfully completed a series of Air Worthiness Release (AWR) live firing flight tests from an Apache AH-64D helicopter, during …
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Defence Helicopter
DARPA confirms VTOL X-Plane contract recipients
19th March 2014
DARPA has finalised the list of contenders for its VTOL Experimental Plane (VTOL X-Plane) programme, with the awarding of two additional Phase 1 contracts to …
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Naval Warfare
Finnish Navy Rauma-Class FAC upgrade complete
19th March 2014
The Finnish Navy has officially taken delivery of four upgraded Rauma Class Fast Attack Crafts from Patria. The delivery marks the completion of the €70 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Army to increase Gray Eagle flight hours
19th March 2014
The US Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS will be subject to a surge in flight hours upon its return from operations in Afghanistan to maintain …
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Defence Notes
China becomes fourth-largest arms exporter
18th March 2014
China has become the world’s fourth largest weapons exporter amid continued growth in international arms sales, according to a new study by Sweden-based think-tank SIPRI. …
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Russia stages helicopter exercises near Ukraine border
18th March 2014
The Russian army started a new round of military exercises close to the border with Ukraine on 17 March. Held at a training center in …
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Defence Helicopter
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter lands on HMS Dragon
18th March 2014
The Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter has landed on the flight deck of a Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon, at sea as part of sea trials …
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Military Logistics
First KC-130J Tanker delivered to USMC Reserve
18th March 2014
The US Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) stationed at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, has taken delivery of …
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Digital Battlespace
Sniper ATP-SE achieves IOC with US Air Force
18th March 2014
Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod - Sensor Enhancement (ATP-SE) has achieved initial operating capability (IOC) with the US Air Force, clearing the way for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Bluefin, Sonardyne team for AUV market
17th March 2014
Sonardyne International and Bluefin Robotics will collaborate to integrate Sonardyne’s Solstice Side Scan Sonar with the Bluefin 12 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). The companies made …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing signs RAAF Wedgetail support extension
17th March 2014
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has elected to extend a contract with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) to support its Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin to continue Peace Krypton support
17th March 2014
Lockheed Martin will support the Republic of Korea's Peace Krypton reconnaissance aircraft system under a foreign military sales contract awarded by the US Air Force …
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