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Land Warfare

Sweden to purchase IRIS-T air defence systems for $930 million

This recent purchase of the medium-range air defence system adds to the country’s ongoing efforts to ramp up its overall defence readiness and capabilities.

Naval Warfare

US Coast Guard starts construction of first Waterways Commerce Cutter

By replacing capabilities that are more than 60 years old, the Inland Construction Tenders will support the building, repairing and maintaining of fixed aids to navigation.

Air Warfare

GCAP industry partners officially launch joint company Edgewing

The joint venture company, alongside developing the next-generation combat aircraft, will also remain the design authority for the platform.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover

While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.

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Naval Warfare

Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations

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Special Operations

US DoD selects SIG Sauer equipment

18th January 2019

SIG Sauer’s riflescope and ultralight mount have been selected by the US Department of Defense (DoD) for use by Special Operations Forces, the company announced …
Digital Battlespace

GDIT awarded ONE-Net contract extension

18th January 2019

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will continue supporting the US Navy’s outside contiguous United States (OCONUS) Naval Enterprise Network (ONE-Net), the company announced on 16 …
Naval Warfare

Insight: Intelligent design drives FFG(X) concepts

18th January 2019

Someway past the midpoint mark on the US Navy’s concept design phase for its FFG(X) programme – a class of guided missile frigates that will …
Military Logistics

Second Leonardo DRS HED for USCG cutter

18th January 2019

Leonardo DRS will supply Eastern Shipbuilding with a second hybrid electric drive (HED) system for the US Coast Guard’s (USCG's) next Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), …
Naval Warfare

US Navy orders LCS 31

18th January 2019

The Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) team has received a contract to build the 16th Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 31) for the …
Defence Notes

Two Russian fighter jets collide over Sea of Japan

18th January 2019

Two Russian Su-34 fighter jets collided on Friday over the Sea of Japan during a training flight, with both crews managing to eject, the defence …
Land Warfare

Russia to replace legendary Makarov with new pistol

18th January 2019

Russia will replace the legendary Soviet-era Makarov pistols used by its police and army with a new model that can work in extreme temperatures and …
Digital Battlespace

Russia bolsters its long-range EW capabilities

18th January 2019

The Russian MoD has reported the completion of the first deployment phase of a multi-level early warning (EW) radar network. The four newly-commissioned long-range radar …
Digital Battlespace

Hensoldt tests UAS collision warning radar

18th January 2019

Hensoldt has successfully carried out test flights with its collision warning radar system for UAS, the company announced on 16 January. During flight the …
Defence Notes

Singapore picks US F-35 fighter jet over Europe, China rivals

18th January 2019

Singapore has chosen the F-35 warplane to replace its ageing fighter jets, opting for the US aircraft over European and Chinese models, the defence ministry …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Nevada UAS test site selected for UPP demo

18th January 2019

Nevada’s UAS test site has been selected for the US Department of Transportation/FAA UAS Traffic Management (UTM) Pilot Project (UPP) demonstration, the Nevada Institute for …
Digital Battlespace

USMC selects Raytheon AESA radar

18th January 2019

Raytheon's APG-79(v)4 AESA radar has been selected by the US Marine Corps to equip its F/A-18C/D classic Hornet aircraft fleet, the company announced on 15 …
Land Warfare

US to study making missile defence test site in Hawaii operational

18th January 2019

The US DoD intends to study whether the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex in Kauai, Hawaii, could be turned into a combat-ready system to …
Military Logistics

Surface Navy 2019: Navy official concerned over US shipbuilding and maintenance base

17th January 2019

Although the annual Surface Navy Association event in Washington, DC brings with it much interest in new ships such as the FFG(X) and new large …
Military Logistics

Raytheon to support MQ-9 Reaper sensors

17th January 2019

Raytheon has received a $59.2 million contract to provide contractor logistics support for sensors on the US Department of Defense's MQ-9 Reaper UAS, the company …
Defence Notes

Lockheed receives LRASM second production lot

17th January 2019

Lockheed Martin has received a $172 million contract from the US Navy and US Air Force for the second production lot of Long Range Anti-Ship …
Defence Notes

Surface Navy 2019: USMC considers decrease in operational commitments

17th January 2019

As the US Marine Corps (USMC) continues to grapple with its deployment-to-dwell (D2D) ratio a top service official has suggested a decrease in operational commitments …
Land Warfare

Northrop demos APS for US Army

17th January 2019

Northrop Grumman demonstrated advanced vehicle active protection system (APS) technologies against anti-tank guided munitions (ATGM) during a US Army sponsored exercise in Huntsville, Alabama. The …
Digital Battlespace

Saab launches laser warning system in US

17th January 2019

Saab has launched its laser warning system solutions for land and naval applications in the US market, the company announced on 15 January. The Laser …

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