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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.
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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.
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.
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Viasat, MDA to support Canada’s ASCCM project
22nd March 2019
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Poland will acquire 5th-generation fighter jets
22nd March 2019
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British military opens no-deal Brexit nerve centre
22nd March 2019
The UK MoD has started up a no-deal Brexit operations centre in a nuclear-bomb-proof bunker in central London, a spokesperson told AFP on 21 March. …
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USSOCOM orders Sarcos exoskeleton
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US Army looks to food bar future
22nd March 2019
Planners at the US Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) - Soldier Center in Natick, Massachusetts, formerly called the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering …
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Training
DSET 2019: STE to replace current air and ground sims
22nd March 2019
Maj Gen Maria Gervais, Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Cross Functional Team Director and Deputy Commanding General Combined Arms Center – Training, told delegates at the …
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Magellan Aerospace flares for RCAF
22nd March 2019
Magellan Aerospace has received orders from the Canadian government to manufacture LUU-2 illumination flares for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), the company announced on …
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BAE Systems looks to digitise supply chains
22nd March 2019
BAE Systems Australia and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) will test a new approach to supply chain digitisation on the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) …
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Helge Ingstad decision due before summer
21st March 2019
The Norwegian MoD will make a decision on the future of the recently salvaged frigate Helge Ingstad once a report on its state has been …
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Poland plans to modernise its combat helicopter fleet
21st March 2019
Warsaw’s Armament Inspectorate will launch a technical dialogue to determine a preferred scope and timeline for the planned modernisation of a fleet of Polish Mi-24 …
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Training
DSET 2019: CTTP is learning from others
21st March 2019
The British Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP) continues to move forward and the CTTP team has been looking at other large projects ‘to increase …
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KC-10 tanker refuels CV-22 Osprey aircraft
21st March 2019
A US Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey aircraft has carried out tactical air-refuelling missions with a KC-10 Extender aircraft from 6th Air …
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INVISIO receives US DoD order
21st March 2019
INVISIO has received a $3.13 million order from an existing US Department of Defense customer to deliver its communication and hearing protection systems, the company …
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Land Warfare
US DoD selects Barrett sniper rifle
21st March 2019
Barrett Firearms has received a five-year contract worth $50 million from the US Department of Defense to deliver the Multi Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper …
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Training
ASDOT is no more
21st March 2019
With the finishing line in sight, the UK MoD’s Air Support to Defence Operational Training (ASDOT) programme has failed the acid test of the Main …
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Land Warfare
Asia predicted to be largest AFV market in 2019-29 period
21st March 2019
In its ‘Complete Market Report and Forecast on Armoured Vehicles 2019-29’ that was published earlier this month, Shephard Plus predicts that countries in the Asia-Pacific …
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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
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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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US Navy acquires additional anti-submarine warfare kits for P-8A Poseidon aircraft
