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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.
Land Warfare
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.
Air Warfare
US Air Force conducts climate testing with the T-7A Red Hawk
The trainer aircraft recently completed the second round of extreme weather trials after enduring icy, windy and sunny conditions.
Land Warfare
Contract moves new Abrams tank forward in the face of cuts
Several US Army vehicle programmes were axed by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to transform the US Army, as outlined in the Letter to the Force: Army Transformation Initiative document. However, the new generation Abrams M1E3 main battle tank (MBT) was singled out for survival. But what will it look like?
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Naval Warfare
Singapore launches Invincible-class submarine
18th February 2019
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) launched the first of its four Type 218SG diesel-electric submarines at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ (TKMS) yard in Kiel, Germany …
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Naval Warfare
Iran launches 'cruise missile capable' submarine
18th February 2019
On 17 February 2019, Iran launched a new locally-made submarine capable of firing cruise missiles, state TV said, in the country's latest show of military …
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Training
Finland to order SAITS
18th February 2019
The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command has received authorisation from the Finnish MoD for the purchase of small arms indoor training simulators (SAITS) from Saab, …
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Defence Notes
Turkey won't go back on S-400 deal with Russia, says Erdogan
18th February 2019
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would not ‘turn back’ on a deal with Moscow to buy Russian S-400 missile defence systems in comments published …
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Training
Adacel receives ATMP support contract
18th February 2019
Adacel Systems has received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems to support the US Army’s Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt radars for German corvettes
18th February 2019
Hensoldt will deliver its TRS-4D Rotator naval radar and MSSR 2000 ID friend-or-foe identification system (IFF) for the second batch of the German Navy’s K130 …
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Training
IFTS takes delivery of first M346 trainers
18th February 2019
The first two new M-346 aircraft for the joint Leonardo-Italian Air Force’s International Flight Training School (IFTS) have been delivered marking a significant milestone for …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Al Seer envisions future larger USV platform
18th February 2019
Al Seer Marine is looking to develop another USV to add to its existing fleet of platforms, as the company seeks potential markets for its …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Milkor reveals early design of new 8x8
18th February 2019
Tucked away in the corner of IDEX 2019 South African company Milkor made its debut at the Abu Dhabi event with talk of the early …
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IDEX 2019: China's presence, UGV overload and new vehicles (video)
17th February 2019
As IDEX 2019 gets started the Shephard News team takes a look at some of the platforms and programmes that will be highlighted throughout the …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: LCS lookalike design on the cards for China
17th February 2019
Chinese naval manufacturer CSSC is designing a light frigate-sized trimaran vessel which is strikingly similar in appearance to the US Navy’s Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: UAE turns beast mode on with Wahash 8x8
17th February 2019
UAE-based Calidus unveiled the new Wahash 8x8 amphibious IFV at IDEX 2019 in an effort to meet UAE, and more broadly Middle Eastern, requirements for …
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Naval Warfare
IDEX 2019: Russia brings out Pantsir-ME
17th February 2019
Russian manufacturer Rostec showcased its Pantsir-ME shipborne missile and gun air defence system, a new iteration of the Pantsir-S1 ground-based system, at IDEX 2019 for …
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Naval Warfare
West 2019: US Navy looks to stand up innovation cell
17th February 2019
Building on lessons learned from experiences with organisations like Sofwerx, the US Navy is pursuing a ‘NavalX’ concept to facilitate procurement actions incorporating innovative ideas …
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Training
IDEX 2019: CAE ready to meet future RPAS training needs for UAE
16th February 2019
As countries in the GCC continue with a long programme of upgrades to their armed forces the demand for the provision of training for military …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Rheinmetall’s new protection module on show
16th February 2019
Rheinmetall is set to exhibit its new Hybrid Protection Module at IDEX 2019. The Module can either be deployed in standalone mode or retrofitted into …
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Special Operations
Central European special ops command under way
15th February 2019
Special operations forces from across Central Europe could soon be operating under a Regional Special Operations Component Command (R-SOCC), according to a NATO announcement published …
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Military Logistics
Tinker AFB readies for KC-46 maintenance
15th February 2019
Construction is underway on the 158-acre, 14-dock maintenance campus at Tinker Air Force Base as part of work to prepare for maintenance of the incoming …
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Training
Virtra adds Innotech technology
15th February 2019
Virtual small arms trainer (VSAT) specialists, VirTra has acquired, what it terms, ‘various intellectual property assets and proprietary designs related to simulated firearm technology from …
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France pushes for 80% workshare as FCAS programme nears critical development stage
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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]()
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]()
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
