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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
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Boeing E-7A still in South Korean AEW&C competition, despite dropout reports
The E-7A is one of three aircraft submitted for the South Korean AEW&C II competition, which seeks to acquire four more aircraft of the type for its air force by 2028.
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
Tensions on the programme have long simmered, with Airbus and Dassault recently clashing over workshare in June ahead of the Paris Air Show. The sixth-generation fighter programme is due to replace Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets beginning in 2040.
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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12th July 2018
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GVH to supply hoist light for HATS
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NZ issues Strategic Defence Policy
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Football offers NATO respite from ugly divisions
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11th July 2018
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Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MQ-8C completes operational testing aboard Coronado
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Slovakia to buy 14 US-made F-16 jet fighters
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The Slovak government announced on 11 July that it had approved the purchase of 14 US-made F-16 Block 70/72 jet fighters, amid US criticism that …
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Germany says it makes 'independent decisions'
11th July 2018
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Pressure on Pentagon for MUM-T solutions
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ManTech receives DARPA task orders
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KBRwyle receives Patriot support contract
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
