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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences
StormShroud is designed to support UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin F-35B and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft by providing suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD). It is built around the Tekever AR3 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) and Leonardo BriteStorm electronic warfare (EW) jammer payload.
Naval Warfare
Another $18.4 billion committed to USN Virginia-class submarines
The contract was awarded to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division and General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB). As well as for the building of the boats, contract money will also go towards improving productivity at the shipyards, workforce support and other investment.
Land Warfare
Hegseth issues rallying cry for army transformation
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has outlined an ambitious plan to reform, reshape and redirect the US Army in an overhaul which would see a reduction in formations and less manned attack helicopters.
Air Warfare
Ground tests for CCA programme underway with flight tests to start mid-2025, says USAF
The ground test phase for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme will bridge the gap between prototype design and flight, laying essential groundwork ahead of fielding the uncrewed aircraft.
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Defence Notes
USAF suspends KC-46A tanker deliveries again
3rd April 2019
For the second time this year, the US Air Force has temporarily stopped accepting new KC-46A Pegasus tankers after finding foreign object debris (FOD) in the …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: UK continues to strengthen naval ties in South America
3rd April 2019
The UK's Department for International Trade (DIT) has highlighted the strengthening of operational and trade ties between the UK and Brazil as speculation continues to surround …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK Coastguard to step up unmanned integration efforts
3rd April 2019
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is set to begin a drone trial ‘in the coming weeks’ as part of plans to evaluate and …
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Land Warfare
Meggitt receives GDLS order
3rd April 2019
Meggitt has received a contract worth up to $37 million from General Dynamics Land Systems to provide the auxiliary cooling and power system for the …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2019: Silent Archer raises voice in Asia for first time
3rd April 2019
SRC made its first foray into the Asian region via an appearance at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore, with the US company’s Silent …
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Naval Warfare
Indian Navy receives CMS for aircraft carrier
3rd April 2019
The Indian Navy has received the combat management system for its indigenous aircraft carrier, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 29 March. The …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Turkish Aerospace prepare for Anka Aksungur production
3rd April 2019
Turkish Aerospace is ready to commence production of its newest MALE UAV – Anka Aksungur – at the beginning of 2020, as it awaits firm …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy’s new landing craft nears key tests, but challenges remain
3rd April 2019
The US Navy is trying to fix several technical problems with its Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) and keep the new landing craft on track …
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Defence Notes
Saab spies Baltic opportunities
3rd April 2019
Amid a developing security environment in eastern Europe, the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are focusing their efforts on increasing land-based capabilities, particularly …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2019: Rafael highlights its cybersecurity credentials
3rd April 2019
Rafael is well known for its military products – Singapore uses its Protector USV and SPYDER air defence systems, for example – but at the …
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Land Warfare
Milipol Asia 2019: Glock scoops pistol sale to Singapore police
3rd April 2019
Handgun maker Glock has been awarded a significant contract by the Singapore Police Force, the company announced on the opening day of Milipol Asia 2019 in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK invests in UAS swarm technology
3rd April 2019
The UK’s Defence and Security Accelerator has awarded a £2.5 million contract to a Blue Bear Systems Research-led consortium to develop UAS swarm technology. Acting …
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Training
Australia’s HATS achieves IOC
3rd April 2019
The Australian Defence Force’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) has successfully achieved initial operating capability (IOC), the Australian Department of Defence announced on 1 April. …
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Land Warfare
Australian officials inspects first Boxer vehicle
3rd April 2019
Australian government representatives have inspected the first Boxer vehicle for the Australian Defence Force at Rheinmetall’s facility in Kassel, Germany. Rheinmetall is under contract to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned Systems Asia 2019: DroneShield targets Asia-Pacific
3rd April 2019
Counter-unmanned aerial system provider DroneShield is targeting the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region as a major market for the coming years, the company has told Shephard. …
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Naval Warfare
LAAD 2019: SEA offers torpedo launchers for Brazil's new corvettes
2nd April 2019
UK-based company SEA is joining forces with Brazil’s SIATT after signing an MoU for the production of the former's Torpedo Launcher system on 2 April …
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Military Logistics
US Army seeks expanded expeditionary TRICON logistics support
2nd April 2019
The US Army is attempting to determine industry interest and capabilities to produce and support its Expeditionary TRICON Systems (ETS) in the future. Service interest in …
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Naval Warfare
UK Royal Navy presence in Gulf to get unmanned boost
2nd April 2019
Not two months on from announcing a programme to introduce a new class of Littoral Strike Ships for the Royal Navy, UK Defence Secretary Gavin …
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Digital Battlespace
Milipol Asia 2019: Yitu's facial recognition a glimpse into the future
2nd April 2019
Headquartered in China, the AI company Yitu Technology was exhibiting at the Milipol Asia 2019 exhibition in Singapore. Interestingly, Yitu opened its first international office …
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