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CAVS rolls on as Denmark orders 129 vehicles

Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) in April this year. The order means the country will receive its first vehicle this year.

Norway cleared for $2.6 billion HH-60W helicopter buy

The sale for nine HH-60W makes Norway the first Foreign Military Sale customer for the rescue and combat helicopter and adds to the country’s ongoing acquisition of Sikorsky-made helicopters.

Bell selected over Boeing to build DARPA SPRINT X-Plane

The programme first began in 2023 with Bell and Boeing’s concepts progressing to Phase 1B, in which testing has been carried out over the last year.

National Audit Office report highlights major delays in UK’s F-35 programme

The report discloses that while the capability provided by the F-35 is superior to previous UK aircraft, delays from the UK Ministry of Defence on the programme have significantly impacted the country’s warfighting capabilities.

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Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: SOFWERX lays out its stall (video)

9th May 2023

SOFWERX Director Leslie Babich speaks to Shephard Media on the sidelines of SOF Week 2023 in Tampa.
Naval Warfare

SOF Week 2023: JFD ready to hand over first Shadow Seal tactical diving vehicle

9th May 2023

JFD's first production Shadow Seal semi-submersible tactical diving vehicle is due to be handed over to US partner Blue Tide Marine as the company seeks to demonstrate it to potential customers in the Americas.
Land Warfare

Moldovan defence gets boost from European Union funding

9th May 2023

A new financial assistance package from the European Union will help Moldova improve its airspace surveillance capabilities as missiles from the Ukraine conflict continue to pass over the country's territory.
Air Warfare

Baykar unveils Kemankeş mini cruise missile to augment TB2 drone's strike capability

9th May 2023

The 35kg Kemankeş air-launched mini cruise missile is intended to extend the offensive range of carrier platforms such as the Bayraktar TB2 UAV.
Land Warfare

Australia orders EOD robots from L3Harris

9th May 2023

Australia has ordered dozens of medium-weight EOD robots from L3Harris Micreo.
Air Warfare

Disrupting enemy command and control (Sponsored Video)

9th May 2023

With a multi-million dollar expansion in support of electronic warfare, BAE Systems is driving unparalleled enhancements to the EC-37B. Integrating our innovative Compass Call mission system into the platform enables warfighters to combat advanced threats and support special missions.
Naval Warfare

Philippine frigates progressively advance operational capability

9th May 2023

A couple of years into their service, the Philippine Navy continues to improve and test its two South Korean-built frigates.
Digital Battlespace

SOF Week 2023: USSOCOM to observe high throughput connectivity at sea demonstration

8th May 2023

The demo will showcase a layered and integrated communications network featuring mobile ad hoc network, tropospheric scatter, and satellite connectivity.
Naval Warfare

Australian navy strengthens ship defences and sensors in face of new threats

8th May 2023

With new threats looming, Australia is improving its ship defences against missiles, as well as boosting its submarine detection capacity.
Defence Notes

SOF Week: USSOCOM seeks commercial solutions for contested environments

8th May 2023

The priority is accessing systems and technologies that can improve the communication and decision-making process and enable operations in contested scenarios.
Land Warfare

SOF Week: Northrop Grumman targets US services for the supply of Jackal turbojet loitering munition

8th May 2023

The company plans to conduct demonstrations of the system for the Pentagon, its branches and branches and agencies by early fall.
Land Warfare

SOF Week: How augmented reality is reshaping night vision capabilities

8th May 2023

Augmented Reality (AR) can improve the situational awareness of soldiers and enhance protection by enabling faster target location and identification.
Air Warfare

India seeks new source of engines for ageing Russian Mi-17 helicopters as supply chain problems hit

8th May 2023

India is struggling to keep Russian-origin Mi-17 helicopters in the air, as spares prove difficult to source from the OEM.
Special Operations

SOF Week 2023: What to expect (video)

7th May 2023

President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation Stu Bradin outlines what to expect from SOF Week 2023.
Uncrewed Vehicles

SOF Week: Teledyne FLIR unveils voice command capability for Black Hornet 3

7th May 2023

The voice command upgrade to the Black Hornet 3 aims to reduce the cognitive burden of end users and satisfies emerging demand signals from special operations forces.
Defence Notes

IMDEX 2023: MBDA and PGZ partnership includes ‘deep industrial cooperation’ on CAMM-ER

6th May 2023

MBDA has confirmed that work with Poland on land and maritime air defence includes cooperation on the extended-range version of the Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM), known as CAMM-ER.
Naval Warfare

Exclusive: Royal Navy Second Sea Lord on ships, the defence command paper, and the future Indo-Pacific presence

5th May 2023

The UK Royal Navy’s Second Sea Lord VAdm Martin Connell said it shouldn’t be a surprise that adjustments must be made ahead of a hotly anticipated new Defence Command Paper and praised the progress made by HMS Tamar and Spey in reinforcing the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
Naval Warfare

Abeking & Rasmussen prepares to hand over Indonesian minehunters

5th May 2023

Later this month, the German shipbuilder will deliver two minehunters to the Indonesian Navy.
Naval Warfare

IMDEX 2023: Fincantieri seeks to satisfy conditions for Indonesian FREMM frigate deal

5th May 2023

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is continuing to work with Indonesia to satisfy the conditions for a FREMM frigate contract to enter into effect.