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Czech CAESAR howitzer order at risk of cancellation
The Czech Republic ordered 52 CAmion Equipé d’un Système d’ARtillerie (CAESAR) self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) in 2021 and added another 10 a year later. A cancellation of the programme would impact both the army’s capabilities and local industry which is involved in the manufacture.
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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
Demand for ammunition continues to increase with manufacturing capability growing to match. Sweden have turned to the two supply lines of Rheinmetall and Nammo as part of a Nordic effort to meet demand. The Polish Government has also announced a US$700 million investment to boost manufacture of munitions.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Japan likely first export customer for Fire Scout
13th July 2018
As Northrop Grumman showcases its MQ-8C Fire Scout at RAF Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK for the first time, …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines prepares to reactivate ROKN corvette
13th July 2018
The transfer of a decommissioned 1,200t Pohang-class corvette from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) to the Philippine Navy (PN) had languished for some time …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Honeywell develops HGuide n580 inertial navigation unit
13th July 2018
Honeywell has developed a new inertial navigation unit called HGuide n580 to provide accurate navigation for users across a range of civil industries where continuous …
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Digital Battlespace
Cambridge Pixel radar technology for CMS 330
13th July 2018
Cambridge Pixel’s radar acquisition and display technology has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada for integration with its naval Combat Management System (CMS) 330, the …
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Sri Lanka eyes helicopter fleet modernisation
13th July 2018
According to local media reports, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) harbours ambitions to acquire helicopters and UAVs worth up to LKR64.8 billion ($414.7 million). …
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Digital Battlespace
Xplore expands product range, considers wearables
13th July 2018
The rugged tablet specialist Xplore Technologies is expanding its product range to include smaller systems and is considering developing wearable technologies for soldiers. The US-based company …
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Military Logistics
Airbus trials automatic air-to-air refuelling
13th July 2018
Airbus Defence and Space has performed an automatic air-to-air refuelling trial of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), the …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Carter leads charge on interoperability
13th July 2018
Four weeks in to his new role, Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Sir Nick Carter was adamant that the nation must ensure profound interoperability …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Vendors wait for India to finalise UAS regulations
13th July 2018
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released draft regulations on requirements for civil UAS operations, but it is yet to release its regulatory …
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Land Warfare
Taiwan to order M1A2 Abrams
13th July 2018
Taiwan has decided to order 108 M1A2 Abrams tanks plus ammunition from the US. These MBTs will equip two armoured battalions in the northern sector …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: Civil satellites – challenge or opportunity for military?
12th July 2018
The every day accessibility of satellite technology is moving at such a rapid rate it is likely to have profound effects on security measures both …
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Defence Notes
Trump forces NATO allies to boost defence spending
12th July 2018
US President Donald Trump said NATO countries had agreed to increase their defence spending after he forced crisis talks over his mounting demands at a …
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Naval Warfare
ESG completes FCDR of Offshore Patrol Cutter
12th July 2018
Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has successfully conducted the final critical design review (FCDR) with the US Coast Guard for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) programme, …
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Naval Warfare
UK, France deep strike project hits halfway mark
12th July 2018
The UK and France are now mid-way through a concept phase looking into the development of a joint anti-ship missile system, also known as the …
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2018: RAF shakes up air and space intelligence
12th July 2018
The RAF has announced that it is to establish a multi-domain air and space operations service - under the umbrella Group 11 - which will …
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Land Warfare
Booz Allen receives NSRDEC support contract
12th July 2018
Booz Allen Hamilton has received a five-year, $43 million task order to support the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), the …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: RAF focused on capabilities not programmes (video)
12th July 2018
The often criticised process of programme acquisition is being re-evaluated by the RAF as it begins to focus on how to acquire new capabilities rather …
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Digital Battlespace
Altamira receives RF contract from AFRL
12th July 2018
Altamira Technologies has received the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) $24.6 million distributed radio frequency sensing (DRS) contract to provide next-gen radio frequency (RF) …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2018: Brexit bad news for UK defence growth
12th July 2018
The UK’s lack of strategy surrounding Brexit could be impacting the defence sector’s annual turnover if figures released by the ADS Group are anything to …
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