Land Warfare
Powerful, long-range electromagnetic attack capabilities
Dominate the electromagnetic spectrum. Make it an unfair fight with the EA-37B.
Defence Notes
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.
Land Warfare
Australia invests $1.4 billion in additional AMRAAM buy
Some of the missiles ordered can be used on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F35-A Lightning.
Land Warfare
Armies turn to armour and self-defence as support vehicles near the frontline
Combat losses of support and logistics vehicles in recent conflicts have highlighted the need for greater protection and even self-defence capabilities. What options are available to turn a basic truck into a survivor on the battlefield?
Naval Warfare
US Coast Guard enhances Arctic protection with a new Fast Response Cutter
After commissioning, FRC Frederick Mann will operate in Alaska and perform multiple missions.
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Land Warfare
TROPHY® APS: Revolutionizing Ground Maneuver Operations
TROPHY® APS revolutionizes combat maneuverability, safeguarding crews and vehicles while enabling operations in complex terrains.
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Naval Warfare
Fincantieri’s Vulcano Class: a new era of versatility and innovation in naval operations
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Air Warfare
Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution
Land Warfare
Introducing the MITR-M1 Half Mask: Tactical respiratory protection for every scenario
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Military Logistics
Vigor awarded icebreaker maintenance
28th January 2019
Vigor has received a $7.3 million contract to provide maintenance support for the US Coast Guard’s polar icebreaker Healy, the company announced on 23 January. …
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Land Warfare
Russian Coastal Forces take delivery of Khrizantema-S ATGMs
28th January 2019
Russian Navy’s Coastal Troops branch has begun taking on the 9K123 Khrizantema-S (AT-15 Springer) self-propelled anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) systems. The Russian Navy plans to …
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Digital Battlespace
BIRD Aerosystems, Hensoldt team up
28th January 2019
BIRD Aerosystems has selected Hensoldt’s new PrecISR advanced multi-mode radar family for integration into its radar control and display (RCD) and mission management system (MSIS), …
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Training
ADECS 2019: HATSOFF anticipates more Indian military pilot training
28th January 2019
Training both military and civilian helicopter pilots, the Helicopter Academy for Training by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF) facility in Bangalore is the only one of …
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Land Warfare
Insight: Will small arms ever reach Indian Army hands?
26th January 2019
It is quite incredible how much difficulty the Indian Army is having in obtaining new small arms to replace the likes of the INSAS assault …
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Land Warfare
Budget restrains USMC future light vehicle programme
25th January 2019
Budget restraints and the possibility of a severely reduced fleet dampened the announcement of a long overdue future Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) programme for the …
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Naval Warfare
US Navy to commission DDG 1001
25th January 2019
The US Navy is set to commission its second Zumwalt-class destroyer, USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001), at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California, on …
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Special Operations
Warsaw purchases Black Hawks for SOF ops
25th January 2019
The Polish Special Operations Component Command (POL SOCC) will be furnished with four S-70i Black Hawk helicopters following a contract signing with Sikorsky on 25 …
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Training
Bluedrop announces gunnery simulator contract
25th January 2019
Bluedrop Training & Simulation has received a $1 million contract to deliver a new simulator for Canadian Army vehicle-based gunnery mission training. The immersive virtual …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
USAF announces Swarm and Search AI Challenge
25th January 2019
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), in collaboration with Wright Brothers Institute and University of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Nine teams to participate in DARPA’s STIX
25th January 2019
Nine teams have qualified to take part in the SubT Integration Exercise (STIX) in preparation for the Circuits Stage of the SubT Challenge later in …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA-ASI deals signify good business for Britain
25th January 2019
As industry continues to ponder how a no-deal Brexit would effect the British workforce, US company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) made it clear that it …
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Naval Warfare
ADECS 2019: Show preview (video)
25th January 2019
As attendees and industry prepare for the opening of ADECS 2019 in Singapore, Shephard's Tim Martin looks at likely themes of the show, while one developing …
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Digital Battlespace
Hensoldt’s naval radars for Norwegian vessels
25th January 2019
Hensoldt will deliver its TRS-3D naval radar system for the Norwegian Coast Guard’s new Arctic Coast Guard Vessels under the P6615 programme, the company announced …
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Defence Notes
NATO says no progress in Russia talks on arms treaty
25th January 2019
Senior NATO and Russian officials made no progress on 25 November in talks on saving the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, raising the spectre of a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ADECS 2019: Kawasaki to develop Deep-sea Storage Terminal System
25th January 2019
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has received an order to design and produce the Deep-sea Storage Terminal System for extended deployment of AUVs, the company announced on …
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Defence Notes
The Weekly Defence Podcast - Episode 1
25th January 2019
Welcome to the first episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast.
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Digital Battlespace
BAE receives contract from NGA
25th January 2019
BAE Systems has received a $250 million, five-year contract to continue providing advanced full-motion video (FMV) analytics, training and intelligence production support for the National …
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Naval Warfare
Raytheon receives Aegis fire control system order
25th January 2019
Raytheon has received a $72.4 million contract to produce MK 99 fire control systems for the Aegis weapon system, the company announced on 22 January. …
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