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Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Military Logistics
Rheinmetall to retrofit Germany’s BPz3 vehicles
21st December 2018
Rheinmetall has received a €30 million contract to retrofit Germany’s fleet of Bergepanzer 3 (BPz3) armoured recovery vehicles with battlefield recovery equipment (GFB), the company …
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Naval Warfare
Austal to build two additional LCS
21st December 2018
Austal USA has received a contract from the US Navy to build two additional Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), the company announced on 18 September. The …
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Training
Poland orders four additional M-346s
21st December 2018
The Armament Inspectorate of Polish Ministry of National Defense has exercised an option to acquire four more M-346 advanced jet trainers from Leonardo for pilot …
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Defence Helicopter
Chilean seagull programme to squawk in 2019
21st December 2018
A tender for new light helicopters for the Chilean Navy is expected in March 2019 with the release of a RfP. Up to five helicopters …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Spanish Army acquires two Alpha 800 UAS
21st December 2018
The Spanish armed forces has acquired two Alpha 800 UAS from Alpha Unmanned Systems, the company announced on 17 December. The 14kg gasoline-powered Alpha …
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Land Warfare
Czech Republic announces new procurement programmes
21st December 2018
The Czech Republic’s MoD has begun three major procurement programmes to modernise its armed forces, with all three contracts being signed in 2019. Defence Minister …
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Defence Notes
Trump to withdraw 'significant' troops from Afghanistan
21st December 2018
US President Donald Trump has decided to pull a significant number of troops from Afghanistan, a US official told AFP on Thursday, with the Afghan …
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Defence Notes
With eye on China, Japan unveils record defence budget
21st December 2018
Japan's defence budget will swell to a record $47 billion for the next fiscal year, the government said Friday, as Tokyo beefs up its missile …
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Digital Battlespace
SitaWare Headquarters for NATO MCM mission
21st December 2018
The Royal Danish Navy (RDN) will equip HDMS Thetis with Systematic’s SitaWare Headquarters software in 2019, as the service takes command of the Standing NATO …
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Defence Notes
US defense chief quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan
21st December 2018
US Defense Secretary James Mattis resigned Thursday, leading a chorus of protests at home and abroad after President Donald Trump ordered a complete troop pull-out …
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Defence Helicopter
Hungary orders 16 H225M helicopters
21st December 2018
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from the Hungarian Ministry of Defence for 16 H225M helicopters equipped with the HForce weapon management system. The company …
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Military Logistics
South Korean Navy receives new landing ship
21st December 2018
The South Korean Navy has commissioned its fourth landing ship (LST-II), No Jeok Bong, at a ceremony in Seo Hae Dae, the South Korean Ministry …
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Defence Notes
Opinion: How did the UK fare in 2018?
20th December 2018
As the end of 2018 approaches, the UK appears to be in a strategically ambiguous position at best. The ongoing debate over Brexit and how …
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Defence Helicopter
Inzpire completes GECO deliveries for UK MoD for CSAT
20th December 2018
Inzpire Limited has completed delivery of its GECO military air mission support system for the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD's) Apache, Chinook, Merlin and Bell …
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Defence Notes
Airbus shares plunge on reported US corruption probe
20th December 2018
Shares in European aircraft maker Airbus tumbled more than 9% Thursday after French daily Le Monde reported it could face record fines of several billion …
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Naval Warfare
Canadian Coast Guard receives new SAR lifeboats
20th December 2018
The Canadian Coast Guard has received two new high-endurance SAR lifeboats that will be deployed for SAR missions in the West Coast region. The new …
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Naval Warfare
Insight: South American frigate programmes develop
20th December 2018
With a number of shipbuilding programmes in South America get underway industry is readying itself to compete for these lucrative opportunities, as countries look to …
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Defence Notes
100th Su-35 fighter produced in Russia
20th December 2018
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has announced the production of the 100th Su-35 fighter. This was marked at a handover ceremony of the final batch of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
European MALE RPAS passes PDR
20th December 2018
The European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) programme passed system preliminary design review (PDR) in late November. The milestone comes …
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