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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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Digital Battlespace
ADAS 2016: Harris eyes Philippine radio future (video)
30th September 2016
Shephard talks to Edward Olejniczak, Harris' regional manager for the Asia-Pacific region about the company prospects in the Philippines providing radios and a new ship …
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MDM 2016: Lockheed Martin delivers first modernised TACMS missile
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Lockheed Martin has announced delivery of its first modernised Tactical Missile System missile (TACMS) to the US Army from its facility in Camden, Arkansas. Formerly …
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29th September 2016
The growing importance of coalition training and partner nation military development is prompting some to consider ‘training’ as a new addition to traditional battlefield functions. …
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ADAS 2016: Aselsan achieves first A100 export
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During the second ADAS 2016 exhibition in Manila, Shephard received further details of Aselsan’s sale of A100 night vision devices to the Philippines. The Turkish …
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Recompression chambers for Type 45s
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A recent successful trial has confirmed that the British Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers can now deploy recompression chambers for submarine rescue, it was announced …
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MDM 2016: Marine Corps looks toward quadcopters
29th September 2016
The US Marine Corps sees broad tactical operational potential for current quadcopter camera designs and is looking to roll such small UAVs out across the …
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Serco to continue Canadian base support
29th September 2016
Serco has received a contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada to continue providing site support services at the 5 Wing Canadian Forces Base in …
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AUSA 2016: GMV influence continues
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One major theme from recent AUSA annual meetings that is likely to be repeated in 2016 is the presence on extremely lightweight vehicle platforms. The …
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Mexican Navy receives first MBe
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The Mexican Navy became the inaugural customer for the AS565 MBe at Airbus Helicopters’ facilities in Marignane, France on 28 September. The navy has been …
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Bravura awarded aerostat management contract
29th September 2016
Bravura Information Technology Systems has been awarded a $305.7 million contract by the US Army for operation, maintenance and sustainment of its aerostats, it announced …
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Land Warfare
MDM 2016: Marine Corps unveils new operational concept
29th September 2016
Implementing the new US Marine Corps Operational Concept is not for the light hearted, according to the Commandant of the service Gen Robert Neller. ‘If …
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ADAS 2016: New kit for Philippine marines
29th September 2016
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) will benefit from new amphibious vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems being introduced over the next two years. In March the …
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ADAS 2016: Philippine Army diversifies (video)
29th September 2016
Shephard speaks to Col Thomas R Sedano, Group Commander at the Philippine Army HQ at the ADAS exhibition about the future role of the service …
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Farewell QF-4, hello QF-16
29th September 2016
The re-use of redundant fighter aircraft to act as full-scale aerial targets (FSAT) has a certain symmetry with the hunter becoming the hunted. In August, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
MALE RPAS programme moves ahead
29th September 2016
The Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) programme to develop a common European UAS has moved into the definition study phase. …
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BAE to upgrade more Mk 45 naval guns
29th September 2016
BAE Systems has been awarded a $50 million contract option by the US Navy to upgrade four additional Mk 45 naval guns on its guided …
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ADAS 2016 Show Daily - Day Two
29th September 2016
Day Two of Shephard Media's Official Asian Defence & Security 2016 (ADAS 2016) Show Daily is now available to view online. View the full Day …
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Lockheed to supply F-16 trainers for Jordan
28th September 2016
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $40 million contract to deliver a simulation-based F-16 aircraft training environment to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF), the …
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BAE develops handheld EW technology
28th September 2016
BAE Systems has developed new handheld electronic warfare (EW) technology for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the company announced on 27 September. …
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British Army considers purchasing the NEMO 120mm mortar turret for the Patria 6×6
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Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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![Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells]()
Sweden turns to Nammo and Rheinmetall as world demand grows for 155mm shells
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US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
