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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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Military Logistics

Second Airbus Military tanker for RAF makes maiden flight

28th October 2010

The second A330 MRTT Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) for the UK Royal Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight from the Airbus Military …
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin conducts validation testing on the advanced ruggedized HULC robotic exoskeleton

28th October 2010

Lockheed Martin recently began laboratory testing of an improved next-generation design of its HULC advanced robotic exoskeleton. The testing brings HULC a step closer to …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Lockheed Martin tactical reconnaissance radar begins test flights aboard Predator B 'MQ-9' UAS

28th October 2010

A milestone has been achieved, the first flight of Lockheed Martin's Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment-Enabled Radar (TRACER) aboard an MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial System. The milestone …
Land Warfare

ATK receives more than $200m in orders for small-caliber ammunition

28th October 2010

ATK has received additional orders for small-caliber ammunition under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with the US Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center. …
Defence Helicopter

Eurocopter's participation at DEFENSYS 2010 builds on the helicopter manufacturer's growing presence in Greece

28th October 2010

Eurocopter - whose partnership with Greek authorities continues to strengthen in the military, public and parapublic sectors - will showcase a wide range of solutions …
Digital Battlespace

AUSA 10: US and NATO forces set for satcom upgrade

27th October 2010

Thales Communications will begin deliveries of its next-generation satellite communications (satcom) Integrated Waveform (IW) for its AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM) to military users by …
Land Warfare

AUSA 10: USSOCOM and AFRICOM take lead on MONAX

27th October 2010

The US Special Operations Command and Africa Command (AFRICOM) are set to become the first agencies to use Lockheed Martin's MONAX communications system, it was …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA 10: AgustaWestland joins helicopter chase

27th October 2010

AgustaWestland North America has confirmed its intention to offer helicopters from its civil range for two fledging Department of Defense rotorcraft programmes. The company is …
Defence Helicopter

AUSA 10: Companies battle it out for JAGM

27th October 2010

Lockheed Martin and the Raytheon-Boeing team are gearing up for the release of a request for proposals (RfP) for the US military’s $5 billion next-generation …
Land Warfare

AUSA 10: US Army backs GCV and JLTV programmes

27th October 2010

The US Army is' fully committed' to both the Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) programmes, officials stated at the AUSA …
Land Warfare

AUSA 10: JGMS secures first South American deal

27th October 2010

Jeep Government and Military Sales (JGMS), Jankel Group's joint venture with Chrysler, has announced its first substantial contract in South America, the company revealed at …
Uncrewed Vehicles

AUSA 10: Shadow damage tolerance trials

27th October 2010

In cooperation with the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency [DARPA], the US Army has begun looking at ways to reduce UAS fleet attrition through the …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Euronaval 2010: Specialised UAV ships becoming the rage?

27th October 2010

Shipbuilders are looking to the future producing designs that cater for the launch of UAVs. While helicopter landing spots are now a regular feature, even …
Military Logistics

Alternative Fuel Technologies awarded $715,000 phase 2 SBIR US Army contract

27th October 2010

Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. announced today that the Company has been awarded and has commenced working …
Digital Battlespace

Raytheon's Multi-Spectral Targeting System delivers high-definition image capability

27th October 2010

Raytheon Company is upgrading sensors with enhanced target location accuracy and high-definition imaging. "This is an important upgrade for our Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems family of …
Defence Helicopter

The US Army's UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters reaches flight milestone

27th October 2010

The UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, which is supplied by EADS North America, has surpassed the 40,000-flight hour milestone in operational service with the US …
Defence Helicopter

Euronaval 2010: How cornered submariners could fight back

27th October 2010

A project to develop a submarine-launched surface-to-air missile is now being self-funded by the manufacturer after struggling to get funding from the German government. The …
Uncrewed Vehicles

BAE Systems-Northrop Grumman add iRobot to Ground Combat Vehicle team

27th October 2010

BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman today announced they have added iRobot Corp. to their Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) team in their bid for the US …
Digital Battlespace

IAI announces first deliveries of maritime MOSP3000 systems to a foreign customer

27th October 2010

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced the first deliveries of its MOSP3000 (Multi-Mission Optronic Stabilized Payload) systems to a foreign customer for naval missions. The …