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Spain to invest billions of dollars on howitzers and other vehicles as it looks to select new tanks
The Spanish Government has outlined plans to purchase communications and cybersecurity capabilities but most notably amphibious combat vehicles, self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), bridge-laying vehicles and an effort to replace its tanks from 2040.
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Kratos Defense makes European CCA push with Airbus partnership
Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie will be equipped with an Airbus-made mission system to be offered as a ‘European’ collaborative combat aircraft option to the German Air Force.
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What does Germany’s new tank joint venture mean for MGCS?
Germany is Europe’s leading country for tank manufacture and until this month was committed to the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which included tanks and other vehicles. Earlier this month, Germany and other European countries set up the Main ARmoured Tank of Europe (MARTE) project casting a shadow over the MGCS.
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Anduril’s Barracuda-100M completes latest successful test flights
The munitions variant of the Barrauda-100 autonomous air vehicle is being tested for the US Army’s High-Speed Manoeuvrable Missile (HSMM) testbed programme, with further flight tests expected in 2026.
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Land Warfare
US Marine Corps seeks to apply lessons from Russo-Ukrainian war
25th July 2022
The US Marine Corps has been learning lessons from the war in Ukraine and is now focusing on the acquisition and deployment of UAVs and artillery systems with long-range capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Sign of the times: Poland receives first Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 batch amid tank spending spree
25th July 2022
Poland has 250 M1A2 Abrams MBTs on order and the first batch of seven arrived in mid-July. A total of 116 M1A1 Abrams MBTs from surplus US stocks are also likely to be upgraded to the M1A2 SEPv3 standard.
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Defence Notes
Ireland adopts middle course for defence spending growth with air surveillance radar a priority
25th July 2022
The Irish government aims to increase annual defence spending by 40% to €1.5 billion by 2028 with better airspace surveillance identified as a critical requirement, although no firm procurement decisions have been made.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US Army orders more RQ-20B Puma 3 AE small UASs from AeroVironment
25th July 2022
AeroVironment is providing almost 50 more RQ-20B Puma 3 AE small UASs to the US Army.
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Training
US Army seeks more 120mm training ammo for Abrams
25th July 2022
US Army orders more training ammunition for the 120mm main gun on the M1A2 Abrams MBT.
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Digital Battlespace
Polish Army purchases new optronics
25th July 2022
In order to improve the equipment of its artillery reconnaissance units, the Polish Army procured 40 sets of Artillery Rangefinder and Reconnaissance Devices (APDR).
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Defence Notes
US waives CAATSA threat, hoping for quid pro quo Indian orders
25th July 2022
The US has decided not to impose any CAATSA penalties against India, something that would have irreparably damaged the US-India defence relationship.
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Land Warfare
Farnborough 2022: Babcock partners with Rafael for UK land ground-based air defence programme
22nd July 2022
Babcock and Rafael have joined forces to provide C2 solutions for a GBAD programme in the UK.
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Defence Notes
Farnborough 2022: L3Harris reaffirms focus on optimising UK C4ISR
22nd July 2022
The aerospace and defence technology provider is ready to support the UK land, air and naval forces with communication and digitisation technologies in the coming years.
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Training
Is the British Army training for the right fight? (Opinion)
22nd July 2022
Analysts and experts will scrutinise the conflict in Ukraine for years to come, but the past few months have certainly been enough to highlight some of the gaps in the British Army’s capabilities. Are the lessons learned in the east being applied correctly?
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Uncrewed Vehicles
IDS, XTEND seek Italian impact for UAS and C-UAS technologies
22nd July 2022
XTEND and IDS are targeting the Italian market with a JV focusing on advanced solutions for urban warfare and tactical mission capabilities.
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Land Warfare
Czech Republic selects CV90 to replace BVP-2
22nd July 2022
After facing several obstacles to progress with its IFV procurement effort, the Czech Republic decided to cancel the tender and negotiate the acquisition of BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 IFV with the Swedish government.
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Land Warfare
Netherlands seeks Patriot GEM-T missiles from US
22nd July 2022
The US State Department has cleared a potential $1.22 billion deal to export Patriot GEM-T interceptor missiles to the Netherlands.
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Defence Notes
News and views from the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow (podcast)
22nd July 2022
The Shephard Media news team report from the sidelines of the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow.
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Air Warfare
AARGM-ER missile undergoes third live fire test
22nd July 2022
Following its latest test launch from a USN Super Hornet, AARGM-ER detected and engaged a land-based air defence system.
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Air Warfare
US approves Kuwait Eurofighter weapons package
22nd July 2022
Kuwait is to buy a wide variety of weapons for use on a fleet of 28 Eurofighter Typhoons.
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Digital Battlespace
Farnborough 2022: Raytheon moves in on NORSS to strengthen UK military space capabilities
22nd July 2022
The pending acquisition of NORSS will help Raytheon UK to deliver defence space goals for the MoD.
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Air Warfare
Farnborough 2022: Textron adapts Cessna Citation Longitude for maritime patrol
22nd July 2022
A maritime patrol aircraft variant of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet is designed for missions lasting up to 8h with a maximum range of 3,500nmi.
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Training
Farnborough 2022: Inzpire offers multi-domain operational training
22nd July 2022
UK-based Inzpire performed a concept demonstration overview at the Farnborough International Airshow, showing a virtual training solution that can improve multi-domain C2 operations.
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