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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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South Korea pushes forward on unmanned surface vessel development for future fleet
South Korean industry continues to evolve unmanned surface vessels as the ROK Navy targets future force needs and addresses manpower challenges.
Land Warfare
CTAI’s 40mm cannon gains new A3B airburst round for UAV defence
CTA International (CTAI), a joint venture between KNDS France and BAE Systems, developed the 40mm Cased Telescoped Armament System (40 CTAS) for integration onto armoured vehicles. It has been further developed for ships and ground-based systems.
Naval Warfare
How the US Government plans to put the US Navy’s shipbuilding programmes back on track
In an attempt to reduce delays in shipbuilding efforts, the US government, lawmakers and the Navy are betting big on further investments in the national defence industry and public shipyards. Reviewing and reformulating ongoing initiatives and business practices will also be form part of the effort.
Naval Warfare
Canadian Coast Guard OOSV Naalak Nappaaluk enters sea testing phase
Trials in North Vancouver with the Coast Guard’s largest science-dedicated vessel will involve full-scale exercises to evaluate systems’ integrations and performance.
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Training
Adacel receives ATMP support contract
18th February 2019
Adacel Systems has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems to support the US Army’s Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt radars for German corvettes
18th February 2019
Hensoldt will deliver its TRS-4D Rotator naval radar and MSSR 2000 ID friend-or-foe identification system (IFF) for the second batch of the German Navy’s K130 …
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Training
IFTS takes delivery of first M346 trainers
18th February 2019
The first two new M-346 aircraft for the joint Leonardo-Italian Air Force’s International Flight Training School (IFTS) have been delivered marking a significant milestone for …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Al Seer envisions future larger USV platform
18th February 2019
Al Seer Marine is looking to develop another USV to add to its existing fleet of platforms, as the company seeks potential markets for its …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Milkor reveals early design of new 8x8
18th February 2019
Tucked away in the corner of IDEX 2019 South African company Milkor made its debut at the Abu Dhabi event with talk of the early …
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Defence Notes
IDEX 2019: China's presence, UGV overload and new vehicles (video)
17th February 2019
As IDEX 2019 gets started the Shephard News team takes a look at some of the platforms and programmes that will be highlighted throughout the …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: LCS lookalike design on the cards for China
17th February 2019
Chinese naval manufacturer CSSC is designing a light frigate-sized trimaran vessel which is strikingly similar in appearance to the US Navy’s Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: UAE turns beast mode on with Wahash 8x8
17th February 2019
UAE-based Calidus unveiled the new Wahash 8x8 amphibious IFV at IDEX 2019 in an effort to meet UAE, and more broadly Middle Eastern, requirements for …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Russia brings out Pantsir-ME
17th February 2019
Russian manufacturer Rostec showcased its Pantsir-ME shipborne missile and gun air defence system, a new iteration of the Pantsir-S1 ground-based system, at IDEX 2019 for …
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Naval Warfare
West 2019: US Navy looks to stand up innovation cell
17th February 2019
Building on lessons learned from experiences with organisations like Sofwerx, the US Navy is pursuing a ‘NavalX’ concept to facilitate procurement actions incorporating innovative ideas …
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Training
IDEX 2019: CAE ready to meet future RPAS training needs for UAE
16th February 2019
As countries in the GCC continue with a long programme of upgrades to their armed forces the demand for the provision of training for military …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Rheinmetall’s new protection module on show
16th February 2019
Rheinmetall is set to exhibit its new Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019. The Module can either be deployed in standalone mode or retrofitted into …
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Special Operations
Central European special ops command under way
15th February 2019
Special operations forces from across Central Europe could soon be operating under a Regional Special Operations Component Command (R-SOCC), according to a NATO announcement published …
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Military Logistics
Tinker AFB readies for KC-46 maintenance
15th February 2019
Construction is underway on the 158-acre, 14-dock maintenance campus at Tinker Air Force Base as part of work to prepare for maintenance of the incoming …
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Training
Virtra adds Innotech technology
15th February 2019
Virtual small arms trainer (VSAT) specialists, VirTra has acquired, what it terms, ‘various intellectual property assets and proprietary designs related to simulated firearm technology from …
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Training
Leidos receives US Army training task order
15th February 2019
Leidos has received a task order from the US Army under a $37.4 billion Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services contract vehicle, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Europeans $100 billion short of NATO spending pledge, says study
15th February 2019
Europe would need to boost defence spending by more than $100 billion to hit the NATO spending pledge that has stirred much anger by US …
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Military Logistics
KBRwyle to continue BOSS services in Djibouti, Bahrain
15th February 2019
KBRwyle has received two contract modifications to continue providing base operating support services (BOSS) to the US Navy in Djibouti and Bahrain, KBR announced on …
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Naval Warfare
Lockheed receives SEWIP Block 2 contract modification
15th February 2019
Lockheed Martin has received an $184 million contract modification to exercise options for full rate production of Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2 systems, …
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