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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
UK to receive 27 additional F-35 aircraft by end of decade
The number of aircraft was stated by UK Defence Secretary John Healey during a Defence Committee hearing. It follows on from the UK’s decision to purchase F-35A aircraft to boost its nuclear deterrence, although hurdles and questions about the order still remain.
Land Warfare
British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
Babcock is offering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 for one of the elements of the UK Land Mobility Programme (LMP). It would be a replacement for some of the UK’s existing armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) fleets including the FV432 which is now some 70 years old.
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.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Nostromo Defensa SA wins Argentine Air Force contract
10th March 2011
The Argentine Air Force (AAF) granted Nostromo Defensa SA, an initial contract for three Yarara UAV, designed and produced in Cordoba, Argentina. The AAF will …
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Defence Helicopter
New agreements for 68 Eurocopter helicopters at Heli-Expo 2011
10th March 2011
Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week's Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming …
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Digital Battlespace
Boeing begins final assembly of 1st P-8A Poseidon production aircraft
9th March 2011
Boeing today began final assembly of the first US Navy P-8A Poseidon production aircraft in the company's Renton factory. The P-8A is the first of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Landmark flight brings programme closer to aerial refueling between UAVs
9th March 2011
On Jan. 21, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center took a major step toward demonstrating autonomous …
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Land Warfare
Oshkosh Defense and General Dynamics LS-Canada team to pursue MSVS programme
9th March 2011
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, together with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, has been selected to compete for the Canadian Medium Support Vehicle System …
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Defence Helicopter
New Bell Helicopter Wire Strike Protection System development
9th March 2011
Magellan Aerospace announced today a new agreement with Bell Helicopter for a Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS) kit development. The helicopter to be fitted with …
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Military Logistics
Lockheed Martin upgraded fleet management technology deploys to UK Armed Forces
9th March 2011
An upgraded logistics information management software system, developed by Lockheed Martin for the UK Ministry of Defence, will provide the UK Armed Forces with significant …
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Military Logistics
Elbit Systems US subsidiary awarded contract from Boeing
9th March 2011
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, LLC, was awarded a contract from The Boeing Company for the …
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Defence Helicopter
Raytheon awarded $42m contract for Air Force HH-60G FLIRs
8th March 2011
Raytheon Company has been awarded a $42 million US Air Force contract for additional AN/AAQ-29A forward looking infrared imaging systems for installation on Pave Hawk …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed Martin completes C4ISR mission system delivery for Coast Guard surveillance aircraft
8th March 2011
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the ninth and final Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) mission system pallet for the US Coast Guard's …
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Land Warfare
General Dynamics awarded $199m ammunition contract for EFSS
8th March 2011
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract by the US Marine Corps Systems Command for …
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Defence Helicopter
AgustaWestland wins £76m Lynx Wildcat training facility contract
8th March 2011
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to design and develop …
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Military Logistics
EADS chooses not to protest tanker contract
8th March 2011
EADS has said it is ‘ready to step in’ if Boeing fails to deliver the 179 KC-46A tankers, despite announcing it will not protest the …
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Military Logistics
Cassidian improves air traffic control at Vienna International Airport
8th March 2011
Cassidian, the renamed defence and security division of EADS, will equip Vienna International Airport with its MSSR 2000 I airspace surveillance system (MSSR = Monopulse …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop Grumman flight-tests Guardian anti-missile system
8th March 2011
Northrop Grumman Corporation, in partnership with the Air National Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), today announced the completion of the first round of flight …
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Defence Helicopter
Curtiss-Wright Controls to develop controls for the CH-53K
8th March 2011
Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. today announced that it has received a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to develop and supply the blade fold distributor units and …
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Defence Helicopter
Bell Helicopter announces 13 orders first day of Heli-Expo 2011
8th March 2011
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, today announced it received 13 orders on the first day of Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando, Fla. The 13 orders …
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Defence Helicopter
Sikorsky adds new capabilities, options to the S-92 helicopter
8th March 2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has added 21 new capabilities to the S-92 medium lift helicopter encompassing navigational, communications and airframe …
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Defence Helicopter
Heli-Expo 2011: Deliveries of the CH-148 Cyclone 'imminent'
7th March 2011
Sikorsky is ‘weeks rather than months’ away from finally delivering the first interim aircraft for the CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter programme for the Canadian Forces …
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German Army to receive third-generation Dingo protected patrol vehicles this year
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Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
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Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
