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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
The new Barracuda version has been engineered to perform enhanced subsea and seabed warfare missions.
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Land Warfare
Saab to supply AT4CS RS systems
23rd July 2018
Saab has received a $50 million order from the US Army to supply additional shoulder-launched AT4 Confined Space Reduced Sensitivity (CS RS) anti-armour weapon systems, …
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Land Warfare
Farnborough 2018: Hypersonic arms race pushes Raytheon development
21st July 2018
In the light of Russian and Chinese development programmes and the nations’ execution of hypersonic weapons respectively, Raytheon is pushing harder with its involvement in …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Show roundup (video)
20th July 2018
As Farnborough draws to a close, Shephard's editorial team discuss the main news stories from the week, including the unveiling of Tempest - the UK's …
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Digital Battlespace
Comtech to continue BFT-1 support
20th July 2018
Comtech Mobile Datacom has had a contract option exercised for the US Army’s Blue Force Tracking-1(BFT-1) programme, the company announced on 17 July. BFT-1 is …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Raytheon addresses threats in today's civil airspace (video)
20th July 2018
Studio speaks to Todd Probert, VP, Mission Support and Modernisation, Raytheon, about threats in the current civil airspace, including UAS, as well issues of congestion …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands to receive final Boxer APC
20th July 2018
The 200th and final Boxer armoured vehicle has rolled off the production line at RMMV-Nederland for delivery to the Netherlands armed forces. The 8x8 Boxer, …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy continues ASW mission package testing
20th July 2018
The US Navy’s Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) has reached a new milestone on its Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) anti-submarine warfare …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Solar powered SAT-I flies for ten hours
20th July 2018
UAVOS has completed a ten hour flight test of the solar powered SAT-I UAS carrying a 600g camera payload. SAT-i is designed to perform monitoring …
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Military Logistics
Indra receives Spanish Army contract
20th July 2018
Indra has received a framework agreement to provide engineering services to achieve and maintain airworthiness certification for the Spanish Army’s aircraft fleet, the company announced …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Counter-UAS High Energy Laser on display at FIA 2018 (video)
20th July 2018
The Counter-UAS High Energy Laser system from Raytheon was on display at Farnborough International Airshow 2018, mounted on a Polaris MRZR vehicle. Evan Hunt, BD …
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Training
Kratos receives Saudi training task orders
20th July 2018
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received two additional task orders to provide training support to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Jordan awards Raytheon cyber security contract (video)
20th July 2018
Raytheon has been selected as the cybersecurity advisor to the Royal Hashemite Court of the Kingdom of Jordan. The company's Intelligence, Information and Services business will …
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Digital Battlespace
Australian Defence Innovation Hub awards contracts
20th July 2018
The Australian Defence Innovation Hub has awarded new contracts worth a combined $3.07 million for the development of new defence technologies, the Australian Ministry of …
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Naval Warfare
HII launches US Navy’s DDG 121
19th July 2018
Huntington Ingalls Industries has launched the US Navy’s future Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer Frank E Petersen Jr (DDG 121) the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Government pushes business as Brexit concerns persist (video)
19th July 2018
With the uncertainty of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations forming a backdrop to this week's Farnborough International Airshow, UK government officials were keen to …
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Military Logistics
BAE to expand operations in Alabama
19th July 2018
BAE Systems is expanding its operations in Huntsville, Alabama, with a $45.5 million investment project, the company announced on 16 July. The company has planned …
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Meggitt’s fuel tanks for UH-60 Black Hawk
19th July 2018
Meggitt has received a $21 million contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to supply fuel cell equipment for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Dassault dazzles industry with 3D tech (video)
19th July 2018
3D design and software engineering experts Dassault Systemes are supporting OEMs and suppliers to advance their product development and manufacturing capabilities with a range of …
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Defence Notes
Trump blasts Montenegro, questions NATO mutual defence
19th July 2018
Days after a widely slammed summit with his Russian counterpart, US President Donald Trump drew fresh scorn on 18 July for questioning NATO's undergirding principle …
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
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RTX Raytheon advances with the development of new Barracuda mine neutraliser
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Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
