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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.
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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.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
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Land Warfare
TACMS in first flight test
11th November 2016
Lockheed Martin’s first modernised Tactical Missile System (TACMS) has successfully completed its first flight test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the company announced …
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Digital Battlespace
Sentinel radar upgrade due
11th November 2016
The urgency to upgrade the radar fitted on the UK RAF Sentinel R Mk1 ground surveillance aircraft is building. UK MoD funding for the Integrated …
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Land Warfare
Israel to get more Trophy protection
11th November 2016
Israel has given the green light to equip all of its new main battle tanks and armoured personnel carriers with Trophy active protection systems, it …
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Digital Battlespace
UK awards Maritime Network Evolution contract
11th November 2016
Airbus Defence and Space will upgrade the communications networks on Royal Navy vessels under a £36 million contract announced on 8 November. The four-year Maritime …
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Land Warfare
India to buy T-90MS tanks
11th November 2016
The procurement of 464 T-90 main battle tanks by India was approved in early November by the defence minister, Manohar Parrikar. He chaired India’s Defence …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Europe steps up UAS airspace integration
11th November 2016
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has outlined plans that will see the integration of UAS into the European aviation and air traffic management (ATM) system …
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Defence Notes
HMAS Melbourne fires Sea Sparrow
11th November 2016
HMAS Melbourne has launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in a test off the east coast of Australia, the Royal Australian Navy announced on 8 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Zhuhai 2016: Big balloons hold sway
11th November 2016
While most attendees at last week’s Zhuhai Air Show were focused on sexy weaponry designed to turn heaven into hell, there were also big balloons …
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Training
VT MÄK launches VR-Engage
10th November 2016
Best known for developing software for live, virtual, and constructive simulation, VT MÄK is well known for providing the simulation and training industry with a …
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Digital Battlespace
STC radio moves past review
10th November 2016
The Harris RF-335M radio completed its Critical Design Review in October and will be modified further with new capabilities before its introduction into service. RF-335M …
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Training
HCMS Montréal sets to sea as X-Ship
10th November 2016
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) HMCS Montréal has commenced operations as an experimental ship, the navy announced on 7 November 2016. The Halifax-class frigate has …
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Defence Notes
India clears military projects worth billions
10th November 2016
The Indian defence ministry has cleared projects worth $12.4 billion (Rs 82,117 crore) to buy fighter aircraft, tanks, rocket systems, helicopters and UAVs, as the …
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Training
Leidos wins Common Driver Trainer contract
10th November 2016
Leidos has been awarded a two-year contract to finalise and launch 14 Common Driver Trainer (CDT) systems for the US Army, it announced on 8 …
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Analysis: Brazilian beat to rumble on (Part 1)
10th November 2016
The growth of Brazilian helicopter manufacturer Helibras has been marred by political uncertainty which, in turn, has impacted military orders of aircraft and delivery schedules. Nevertheless, sale prospects with …
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Digital Battlespace
Court orders re-start on US Army data management
10th November 2016
Plans to combine US Army intelligence software and hardware capabilities into one programme have hit a bump in the road. The Army’s Distributed Common Ground …
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Digital Battlespace
RAF Red Arrows tap Airbus Skynet
10th November 2016
The British Royal Air Force's (RAF) Red Arrows aerobatics display team is using Airbus Defence and Space satellite communications during its Asia Pacific and Middle …
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Digital Battlespace
Zhuhai 2016: Stealth aircraft on China’s radar
10th November 2016
China displayed its technological prowess with a number of air surveillance radars at the 11th Zhuhai Air Show in China. Among them were ‘cutting-edge’ radars - …
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Digital Battlespace
BAE Systems Australia receives defence grant
10th November 2016
BAE Systems Australia has been awarded funding to continue its work on advanced radio frequency sensor technology by the Australian Department of Defence, the company …
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Military Logistics
UK to support European F-35s
10th November 2016
The UK has been chosen by the F-35 Program Office to be a global repair hub providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade services for F-35 …
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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
