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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile moves into production phase after test successes
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system and is a planned replanned replacement for MGM-140 Army Tactical Missiles System (ATACMS). It is to be fired from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.
Air Warfare
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.
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Defence Notes
US Army continues to question AI role in modernisation plans
22nd August 2018
Just days before the US Army activates its new Futures Command in Austin, Texas, top brass is urging that the service come to terms with …
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Land Warfare
Russia unveils new surface-to-air missile systems
22nd August 2018
Two of the latest Russian SAM systems were unveiled in public for the first time at Army-2018 defence exhibition held in Kubinka near Moscow, with …
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Land Warfare
Rosoboronexport launches amphibious tank
22nd August 2018
Rosoboronexport has launched the Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank built by the Tractor Plants Concern for the Russian and export market. The Sprut-SDM1 has a powerful …
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Defence Helicopter
SB>1 Defiant blades issue appears solved
22nd August 2018
The Sikorsky-Boeing in-development SB>1 Defiant demonstrator team appear to have resolved production issues concerning the future medium class helicopter's blades. Manufacturing issues of the components, being …
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Naval Warfare
HMS Queen Elizabeth to begin F-35B trials
22nd August 2018
The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has departed for the US to carry out flight trials with F-35B fighter jets, the UK Ministry …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall signs ADF Boxer contract
22nd August 2018
Rheinmetall Defence Australia has signed the contract worth A$3.3 billion with the Australian government to supply 211 Boxer wheeled armoured vehicles to the Australian Army. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australian Army receives DJI Phantom 4 UAS
22nd August 2018
The Australian Army’s 17th Combat Service Support Brigade (17 CSS Bde) has received its first DJI Phantom 4 UAS, the Australian Department of Defence announced …
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Naval Warfare
Opinion: Southeast Asia’s mixed record on airborne maritime patrol
22nd August 2018
The P-8A maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) has become a ‘poster boy’ in the Indo-Pacific region. Gradually supplanting the P-3C Orion as a workhorse …
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Defence Notes
Insight: 2019 NDAA breaks China’s heart
22nd August 2018
The US military got the green light from the White House to improve military relations with Taiwan and attempt to disrupt China’s efforts to displace …
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Defence Notes
Japan offers to boost Sri Lanka security as China makes inroads
21st August 2018
Japan has pledged to help strengthen Sri Lanka's maritime security, authorities said on 21 August, in a new sign of efforts to counter China's strategic …
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin receives HIMARS contract
21st August 2018
Lockheed Martin has received a $218 million contract from the US Army to produce High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers and associated hardware for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insight: Unmanned influence on counter-insurgency operations
21st August 2018
Since the start of the conflict in Afghanistan, strikes by unmanned systems have become synonymous with its battlespace as international forces seek to combat militant …
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Military Logistics
Canada to test TitanMade ballistic armour tiles
21st August 2018
Lumiant Corporation has received a contract to provide TitanMade ballistic armour tiles for testing by Defence Research and Development Canada. TitanMade is a patent-pending titanium …
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Naval Warfare
HMCS Montreal docks for work period
21st August 2018
The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN's) Halifax-class frigate, HMCS Montreal, has arrived at Irving Shipbuilding's Halifax Shipyard for a 53-week docking work period (DWP). The work …
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Digital Battlespace
Northrop’s IBCS shows long-distance capability
21st August 2018
Northrop Grumman's Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) has successfully demonstrated the ability to scale up and network across long distances …
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Defence Notes
Russia, Central African Republic sign military cooperation pact
21st August 2018
Moscow and the Central African Republic (CAR) signed a military cooperation agreement on 21 August, less than a month after three Russian journalists were killed …
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Defence Notes
Swedish fighter jet crashes
21st August 2018
A Swedish jet fighter crashed after colliding with a bird in southern Sweden on 21 August, authorities said, adding the pilot ejected safely. Johan Lundgren, …
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Defence Notes
Koreas to shut down some border guard posts
21st August 2018
North and South Korea have agreed to close some guard posts along their border on a trial basis, Seoul's defence minister told parliament on 21 …
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Defence Notes
First modernised Tu-22M3M delivered for testing
21st August 2018
Tupolev, part of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, has delivered the first completely modernised Tu-22M3Mlong-range missile carrier bomber for ground and flight tests. The Tu-22M3M is being …
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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
