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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.
Air Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
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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Land Warfare
Magal receives contracts for electro-optic systems
22nd February 2019
Magal Security Systems has received $4.2 million in contracts to supply electro-optic systems to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, the company announced on 19 February. …
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Defence Notes
Around 200 US troops to remain in Syria after pullout
22nd February 2019
The US military will keep around 200 troops in Syria after President Donald Trump's pullout from the war-torn country, the White House said Thursday. ‘A …
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Naval Warfare
Aero India 2019: UK-India sharing ship stories
22nd February 2019
New Delhi and London can share many a tale of the high seas together and the dialogue continues between the two countries as India looks …
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Military Logistics
KDA to support Poland’s C-130 fleet upgrade
22nd February 2019
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) has partnered with Military Aviation Plant No. 2 to provide six SHORT-POD APU kits in support of the Polish Air Force’s …
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The Weekly Defence Podcast - Episode 5
22nd February 2019
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Aero India 2019: Indian Air Force to receive Chinooks and Apaches soon
22nd February 2019
The first four CH-47F Chinooks arrived in India on 10 February 2019 and are expected to be received by the Indian Air Force in March. …
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Land Warfare
US Army’s AMPV enters LRIP phase
22nd February 2019
BAE Systems has received two contract modifications worth up to $575 million from the US Army to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Armoured …
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Defence Notes
IAI launches Mini Harpy loitering munition
22nd February 2019
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new tactical loitering attack missile called Mini Harpy, the company announced on 19 February 2019. The Mini Harpy …
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Land Warfare
Indian Army to accept interim Arjun Mk IA tank
22nd February 2019
After a month of trials was completed in Rajasthan in December 2018, the Indian Army has accepted an updated version of the Arjun MBT developed …
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Training
Aero India 2019: Indian-Slovakian JV in military simulation
22nd February 2019
Bangalore-based Axiscades, with Slovakian company Virtual Reality Media (VRM), have announced a collaborative effort focused on the latter company’s Level D full flight simulators at …
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Military Logistics
ATCD wins F-35 sustainment contract
21st February 2019
The US Department of Defence has selected Avionics Test Center Denmark (ATCD) for the maintenance of avionics (16 components) for the F-35 fighter aircraft, Terma …
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Naval Warfare
Iran announces 3-day navy drill from Gulf to Indian Ocean
21st February 2019
Iran is to launch a three-day annual navy drill from 22 February 2019 in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including …
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Defence Notes
Aero India 2019: No cooling of jets for India’s fighter options (Insight)
21st February 2019
The tarmac was hot in Bengaluru and so too the competition for India’s next fighter jet programme as Lockheed Martin and Boeing both stake their …
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Military Logistics
US Army selects AKHAN’s Miraj Diamond technology
21st February 2019
AKHAN Semiconductor’s Miraj Diamond technology has been selected for the 2019 US Army Expeditionary Technology Search challenge, the company announced on 18 February 2019. The …
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Naval Warfare
River blot on BAE Systems’ maritime results
21st February 2019
BAE Systems has created a £47 million ($61 million) loss provision for the Batch 2 River-class OPV build, after identifying programme quality issues, some of …
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Digital Battlespace
Aero India 2019: Saab is IDAS-ready for next-gen Indian platforms
21st February 2019
Saab and its subsidiary Grintek Defence have a long-standing history in supplying its Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) to the Indian armed forces’ military rotary-wing …
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Special Operations
SOF looks to next generation Combatant Craft Heavy
21st February 2019
Collaborative efforts focused on assessing the current industrial capability to design a new craft, or modify an existing design, to meet the requirements for the …
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Digital Battlespace
Textron Systems, IMSAR integrate NSP-3 into Aerosonde
21st February 2019
Textron Systems and IMSAR have successfully demonstrated the capability of the NSP-3 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) integrated on the Aerosonde small UAS, Textron announced on …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: BAE Systems continues prospecting in the Middle East
21st February 2019
At IDEX 2019 in the vehicle domain BAE Systems showcased potential upgrade paths for nations in the region with existing equipment such as the Bradley …
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