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Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
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Ghost Bat drone makes first deployment in latest milestone
In the past 18 months, Boeing’s MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has achieved several milestones including teaming with manned aircraft, achieving 100 flight hours and training of first military pilot.
Land Warfare
US Army modernisation plans raise big concerns for lawmakers
The termination of programmes such as JLTV and RCV has been harshly criticised by members of the US Congress.
Air Warfare
NATO orders two more A330 MRTT aircraft, while Sweden and Denmark join programme
The order for two more aircraft for the NATO Multinational Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet comes as Airbus considers increasing A330 MRTT production to meet demand.
Air Warfare
UK to purchase 12 F-35A aircraft to strengthen nuclear deterrence
The potential acquisition of F-35A aircraft was first mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June.
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Naval Warfare
Atlas, Thales combat system for German corvettes
25th June 2018
Atlas Elektronik and Thales Deutschland have received an order to jointly deliver the combat system for the German Navy’s five (batch two) K130 class corvettes, …
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Defence Notes
Mattis visits China amid Korea talks, strategic tensions
25th June 2018
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will make his first visit to China in the week of 25 June amid rising tensions between the two …
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Pentagon eyes new 'knife fighter' helicopter
25th June 2018
US Army leaders are moving forward with plans to develop and field a new attack reconnaissance helicopter and are shooting to have two prototypes in …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Intelligence operations key for future Dutch submarine
25th June 2018
Saab and Damen this month unveiled a design for the replacement of the Royal Netherlands Navy’s (RNLN) ageing Walrus class submarines, with a focus on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Chinese UAS attempt to rule the roost
25th June 2018
Chinese security services are using birdlike UAS in a small-scale way around the country to monitor citizens and suspicious activities. The ornithological UAS in question, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
BST to develop UAS for Venus observation
25th June 2018
Black Swift Technologies (BST) has received a contract from NASA to develop a UAS to perform upper atmospheric observations of Venus, the company announced on …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-ASI’s Guardian demonstrated in Japan
25th June 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ (GA-ASI) Guardian RPA has concluded large-scale demonstration flights in Japan, the company announced on 21 June. The flights, which took place …
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Land Warfare
Insight: Are Ukraine's new vehicle plans really feasible?
24th June 2018
Last month, Ukrainian industry announced ambitious plans to develop a brand-new IFV for the country's military that could contribute towards the force's modernisation and bolster …
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Naval Warfare
BAE Systems begins investigations into Forth issues
23rd June 2018
Investigations are being carried out by BAE Systems to identify the causes of defects identified onboard the UK’s new Royal Navy Batch 2 OPV. As …
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Land Warfare
Colt progresses on Canada's new GPMG
22nd June 2018
Colt Canada is in the process of finalising production and testing of low-rate versions of the C6A1 FLEX for the Canadian Army’s replacement General Purpose …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
British Army announces Autonomous Warrior
22nd June 2018
The British Army will carry out a four-week Autonomous Warrior (Land) exercise in November, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 20 June. The exercise …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Insitu to support fire suppression ops
22nd June 2018
Insitu has received a contract from the US Department of Interior (DOI) to provide fire suppression services across the continental US and Alaska using its …
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Digital Battlespace
Rheinmetall to upgrade Canadian MASS
22nd June 2018
Rheinmetall has received a follow-on contract from the Canadian military to upgrade the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) installed on the navy's Halifax-class frigates, the …
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Naval Warfare
UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability
22nd June 2018
A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee on 18 June warned of several areas where the UK’s armed forces lack the capability …
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Military Logistics
LiquidPiston to continue developing 30kW X4 engine
22nd June 2018
LiquidPiston has received an additional $2.5 million funding from DARPA to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks
22nd June 2018
Russia on 22 June predicted the global chemical weapons watchdog would present ‘pseudo evidence’ in a report on an alleged chemical attack on the Syrian …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Lightning strikes for MQ-9B
22nd June 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has carried out successful lightning tests on its second full-scale MQ-9B in Poway, California, the company announced on 19 June. …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs
22nd June 2018
Al Seer Marine has signed a cooperation agreement with Iceland’s Rafnar to collaborate on USV technologies. The companies will initially work to convert Rafnar’s Embla …
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Defence Notes
Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children
22nd June 2018
The Pentagon will prepare to house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, a US military spokesman said on 21 June. The decision …
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